Carlton Lakes vs Triple Creek
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-08.
| Metric | Carlton Lakes | Triple Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $344K | $535K |
| Price per sq ft | $168 | $197 |
| Avg days on market | 70 days | 76 days |
| Months of supply | 1.6 mo | 6.3 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market (limited data) | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 30 | 61 |
The verdict
Triple Creek carries the higher median price — about 56% above Carlton Lakes. Homes in Carlton Lakes sell faster (70 days on market vs 76). Carlton Lakes is the tighter market on inventory (1.6 months of supply).
Where each one is
Carlton Lakes and Triple Creek are about 4 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Hillsborough County.
| Carlton Lakes | Triple Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Riverview | Riverview |
| ZIP | 33579 | 33579 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | 95% of 22 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Carlton Lakes | Triple Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 4 | 32 |
| Under contract | 1 | 10 |
| Asking prices today | $349K to $535K | $275K to $920K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Carlton Lakes homes for sale · Triple Creek homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Carlton Lakes | Triple Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 518 | 968 |
| Built | 2016–2020 (median 2019) | 2012–2024 (median 2022) |
| Typical living area | 2,528 sq ft | 2,701 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 66% | 66% |
| Vacant lots | 1 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Carlton Lakes median | Triple Creek median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $370K (10 sales) | $422K (14 sales) |
| 2024 | $385K (3 sales) | $415K (30 sales) |
| 2026 | $350K (5 sales) | $362K (26 sales) |
Since 2022, Carlton Lakes's median sale price is -5% and Triple Creek's is -14% — Carlton Lakes has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Carlton Lakes | Triple Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 99.4% | 93.8% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,324 sq ft | 2,153 sq ft |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Carlton Lakes | Triple Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Summerfield Crossing Elementary | Warren Hope Dawson Elementary |
| Middle | Eisenhower-Hb | Barrington Middle |
| High school | Sumner High School | Sumner High School |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Carlton Lakes is the lower entry point (median $344K vs $535K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Triple Creek; Carlton Lakes trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Carlton Lakes (70 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Triple Creek more expensive than Carlton Lakes?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Triple Creek is $535,000 versus $344,000 in Carlton Lakes, about 56% higher.
How far apart are Carlton Lakes and Triple Creek?
About 4 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Hillsborough County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Carlton Lakes or Triple Creek?
Triple Creek: its homes were built 2012–2024 with a median year of 2022, versus a median of 2019 in Carlton Lakes (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Triple Creek. The typical home there is 2,701 sq ft of living area, versus 2,528 sq ft in Carlton Lakes.
Which has appreciated more, Carlton Lakes or Triple Creek?
From 2022 to 2026 the median sale price rose -5% in Carlton Lakes and -14% in Triple Creek (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Carlton Lakes — sellers there received 99.4% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 93.8% in Triple Creek.
What high schools serve Carlton Lakes and Triple Creek?
Listings in Carlton Lakes most often report Sumner High School; listings in Triple Creek report Sumner High School. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Carlton Lakes homes, photos & schools · Triple Creek homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.