Carrollwood Village vs Villarosa
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-12.
| Metric | Carrollwood Village | Villarosa |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $735K | $507K |
| Price per sq ft | $272 | $264 |
| Avg days on market | 56 days | 79 days |
| Months of supply | 1.8 mo | 1.8 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 41 | 39 |
The verdict
Carrollwood Village carries the higher median price — about 45% above Villarosa. Homes in Carrollwood Village sell faster (56 days on market vs 79).
Where each one is
Carrollwood Village and Villarosa are about 7 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Hillsborough County.
| Carrollwood Village | Villarosa | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Tampa | Lutz |
| ZIP | 33618, 33624 | 33558, 33609 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 95% of 19 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 18 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
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
| Carrollwood Village | Villarosa | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 6 | 6 |
| Under contract | 3 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $240K to $1.8M | $425K to $1.13M |
| Property types listed | Condominium, Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Carrollwood Village homes for sale · Villarosa homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Carrollwood Village | Villarosa | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 280 | 377 |
| Built | 1972–2021 (median 1979) | 1996–2002 (median 1999) |
| Typical living area | 3,211 sq ft | 2,382 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 91% | 81% |
| Vacant lots | 2 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Carrollwood Village median | Villarosa median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $259K (7 sales) | $186K (5 sales) |
| 2013 | $259K (6 sales) | $340K (7 sales) |
| 2014 | $382K (5 sales) | $385K (13 sales) |
| 2015 | $370K (18 sales) | $360K (38 sales) |
| 2016 | $385K (20 sales) | $387K (39 sales) |
| 2017 | $435K (15 sales) | $385K (15 sales) |
| 2018 | $472K (4 sales) | $340K (3 sales) |
| 2019 | $340K (3 sales) | $336K (9 sales) |
| 2021 | $701K (8 sales) | $435K (9 sales) |
| 2022 | $540K (13 sales) | $600K (17 sales) |
| 2023 | $530K (5 sales) | $532K (10 sales) |
| 2024 | $825K (17 sales) | $580K (11 sales) |
| 2025 | $802K (18 sales) | $649K (20 sales) |
| 2026 | $730K (18 sales) | $640K (27 sales) |
Since 2012, Carrollwood Village's median sale price is +182% and Villarosa's is +245% — Villarosa has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Carrollwood Village | Villarosa | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 93.9% | 97.9% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,834 sq ft | 2,624 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 26 (cold) | 60 (hot) |
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 Village | Villarosa | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Carrollwood K-8 School | Mckitrick-Hb |
| Middle | Hill-Hb | Martinez-Hb |
| High school | Chamberlain-Hb | Steinbrenner 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, Villarosa is the lower entry point (median $507K vs $735K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Villarosa; Carrollwood Village trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Carrollwood Village (56 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 Village more expensive than Villarosa?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Carrollwood Village is $735,000 versus $507,000 in Villarosa, about 45% higher.
How far apart are Carrollwood Village and Villarosa?
About 7 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Hillsborough County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Carrollwood Village or Villarosa?
Villarosa: its homes were built 1996–2002 with a median year of 1999, versus a median of 1979 in Carrollwood Village (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Carrollwood Village. The typical home there is 3,211 sq ft of living area, versus 2,382 sq ft in Villarosa.
Which has appreciated more, Carrollwood Village or Villarosa?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 182% in Carrollwood Village and 245% in Villarosa (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Villarosa — sellers there received 97.9% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 93.9% in Carrollwood Village.
What high schools serve Carrollwood Village and Villarosa?
Listings in Carrollwood Village most often report Chamberlain-Hb; listings in Villarosa report Steinbrenner High School. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Carrollwood Village homes, photos & schools · Villarosa homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.