Carrollwood vs Golfland of Tampas North Side
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Carrollwood | Golfland of Tampas North Side |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $630K | $418K |
| Price per sq ft | $261 | $255 |
| Avg days on market | 20 days | 38 days |
| Months of supply | 2.9 mo | 1.0 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Balanced Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 25 | 35 |
The verdict
Carrollwood carries the higher median price — about 51% above Golfland of Tampas North Side. Homes in Carrollwood sell faster (20 days on market vs 38). Golfland of Tampas North Side is the tighter market on inventory (1.0 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Carrollwood | Golfland of Tampas North Side | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 6 | 3 |
| Under contract | 2 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $475K to $3.3M | $365K to $498K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Carrollwood homes for sale · Golfland of Tampas North Side homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Carrollwood | Golfland of Tampas North Side | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 408 | 255 |
| Built | 1941–2023 (median 1964.0) | 1920–2023 (median 1957) |
| Typical living area | 2,576 sq ft | 1,429 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 85% | 69% |
| Vacant lots | 2 | 3 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Carrollwood median | Golfland of Tampas North Side median |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $440K (7 sales) | $340K (6 sales) |
| 2022 | $500K (22 sales) | $317K (23 sales) |
| 2023 | $602K (10 sales) | $395K (15 sales) |
| 2024 | $597K (20 sales) | $380K (23 sales) |
| 2025 | $620K (25 sales) | $380K (23 sales) |
| 2026 | $590K (24 sales) | $404K (30 sales) |
Since 2021, Carrollwood's median sale price is +34% and Golfland of Tampas North Side's is +19% — Carrollwood has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Carrollwood | Golfland of Tampas North Side | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 98.2% | 97.1% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,145 sq ft | 1,497 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
| Carrollwood | Golfland of Tampas North Side | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Carrollwood K-8 School | Lamb Elementary |
| Middle | Carrollwood K-8 School | Hill-Hb |
| High school | Chamberlain-Hb | Chamberlain-Hb |
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, Golfland of Tampas North Side is the lower entry point (median $418K vs $630K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Carrollwood; Golfland of Tampas North Side trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Carrollwood (20 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 Carrollwood more expensive than Golfland of Tampas North Side?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Carrollwood is $630,000 versus $418,000 in Golfland of Tampas North Side, about 51% higher.
Which has newer homes, Carrollwood or Golfland of Tampas North Side?
Carrollwood: its homes were built 1941–2023 with a median year of 1964.0, versus a median of 1957 in Golfland of Tampas North Side (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Carrollwood. The typical home there is 2,576 sq ft of living area, versus 1,429 sq ft in Golfland of Tampas North Side.
Which has appreciated more, Carrollwood or Golfland of Tampas North Side?
From 2021 to 2026 the median sale price rose 34% in Carrollwood and 19% in Golfland of Tampas North Side (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Carrollwood — sellers there received 98.2% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 97.1% in Golfland of Tampas North Side.
What high schools serve Carrollwood and Golfland of Tampas North Side?
Listings in Carrollwood most often report Chamberlain-Hb; listings in Golfland of Tampas North Side report Chamberlain-Hb. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Carrollwood homes, photos & schools · Golfland of Tampas North Side homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.