Clair-Mel City vs Heather Lakes
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-12.
| Metric | Clair-Mel City | Heather Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $330K | $324K |
| Price per sq ft | $261 | $241 |
| Avg days on market | 74 days | 67 days |
| Months of supply | 7.0 mo | 3.7 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 36 | 26 |
The verdict
Clair-Mel City carries the higher median price — about 2% above Heather Lakes. Homes in Heather Lakes sell faster (67 days on market vs 74). Heather Lakes is the tighter market on inventory (3.7 months of supply).
Where each one is
Clair-Mel City and Heather Lakes are about 3 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Hillsborough County.
| Clair-Mel City | Heather Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Tampa | Brandon |
| ZIP | 33619 | 33511 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 24 sampled homes outside a flood zone | not enough parcels sampled |
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
| Clair-Mel City | Heather Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 21 | 8 |
| Under contract | 6 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $230K to $420K | $280K to $400K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Clair-Mel City homes for sale · Heather Lakes homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Clair-Mel City | Heather Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 761 | 325 |
| Built | 1958–2024 (median 1959) | 1983–2016 (median 1985) |
| Typical living area | 1,296 sq ft | 1,405 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 61% | 56% |
| Vacant lots | 1 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Clair-Mel City | Heather Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.3% | 90.9% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,239 sq ft | 991 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
| Clair-Mel City | Heather Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Clair Mel-Hb | Mintz-Hb |
| Middle | Giunta Middle-Hb | Giunta Middle-Hb |
| High school | Spoto High-Hb | Brandon-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, Heather Lakes is the lower entry point (median $324K vs $330K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Heather Lakes; Clair-Mel City trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Heather Lakes (67 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 Clair-Mel City more expensive than Heather Lakes?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Clair-Mel City is $330,000 versus $324,000 in Heather Lakes, about 2% higher.
How far apart are Clair-Mel City and Heather Lakes?
About 3 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Hillsborough County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Clair-Mel City or Heather Lakes?
Heather Lakes: its homes were built 1983–2016 with a median year of 1985, versus a median of 1959 in Clair-Mel City (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Clair-Mel City — sellers there received 97.3% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 90.9% in Heather Lakes.
What high schools serve Clair-Mel City and Heather Lakes?
Listings in Clair-Mel City most often report Spoto High-Hb; listings in Heather Lakes report Brandon-Hb. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Clair-Mel City homes, photos & schools · Heather Lakes homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.