Carrollwood Village vs Waterchase
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-15.
| Metric | Carrollwood Village | Waterchase |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $735K | $1.05M |
| Price per sq ft | $272 | $321 |
| Avg days on market | 48 days | 73 days |
| Months of supply | 2.0 mo | 1.7 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 41 | 29 |
The verdict
Waterchase carries the higher median price — about 43% above Carrollwood Village. Homes in Carrollwood Village sell faster (48 days on market vs 73). Waterchase is the tighter market on inventory (1.7 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Carrollwood Village | Waterchase | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Tampa | Tampa |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 94% of 18 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 16 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 | Waterchase | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 7 | 4 |
| Under contract | 3 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $240K to $1.8M | $459K to $1.6M |
| Property types listed | Condominium, Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Carrollwood Village homes for sale · Waterchase homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Carrollwood Village | Waterchase | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 280 | 690 |
| Built | 1972–2021 (median 1979) | 1986–2012 (median 2004) |
| Typical living area | 3,211 sq ft | 3,727 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).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Carrollwood Village | Waterchase | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Carrollwood K-8 School | Bryant-Hb |
| Middle | Hill-Hb | Farnell-Hb |
| High school | Chamberlain-Hb | Sickles-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, Carrollwood Village is the lower entry point (median $735K vs $1.05M). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Waterchase; Carrollwood Village trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Carrollwood Village (48 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 Waterchase more expensive than Carrollwood Village?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Waterchase is $1,050,000 versus $735,000 in Carrollwood Village, about 43% higher.
Which has newer homes, Carrollwood Village or Waterchase?
Waterchase: its homes were built 1986–2012 with a median year of 2004, versus a median of 1979 in Carrollwood Village (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Waterchase. The typical home there is 3,727 sq ft of living area, versus 3,211 sq ft in Carrollwood Village.
What high schools serve Carrollwood Village and Waterchase?
Listings in Carrollwood Village most often report Chamberlain-Hb; listings in Waterchase report Sickles-Hb. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Carrollwood Village homes, photos & schools · Waterchase homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.