Clair-Mel City vs Touchstone
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Clair-Mel City | Touchstone |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $350K | $376K |
| Price per sq ft | $289 | $192 |
| Avg days on market | 56 days | 50 days |
| Months of supply | 3.8 mo | 4.9 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 47 | 54 |
The verdict
Touchstone carries the higher median price — about 7% above Clair-Mel City. Homes in Touchstone sell faster (50 days on market vs 56). Clair-Mel City is the tighter market on inventory (3.8 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Clair-Mel City | Touchstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 15 | 22 |
| Under contract | 4 | 6 |
| Asking prices today | $235K to $445K | $260K to $499K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 1 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Clair-Mel City homes for sale · Touchstone homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Clair-Mel City | Touchstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 627 | 774 |
| Built | 1958–2024 (median 1959) | 2018–2023 (median 2020.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,293 sq ft | 2,038 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 61% | 55% |
| Vacant lots | 1 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Clair-Mel City median | Touchstone median |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $144K (18 sales) | $226K (30 sales) |
| 2021 | $208K (14 sales) | $337K (20 sales) |
| 2022 | $250K (60 sales) | $374K (133 sales) |
| 2023 | $265K (24 sales) | $394K (34 sales) |
| 2024 | $295K (51 sales) | $407K (44 sales) |
| 2025 | $296K (64 sales) | $380K (43 sales) |
| 2026 | $326K (33 sales) | $375K (48 sales) |
Since 2019, Clair-Mel City's median sale price is +127% and Touchstone's is +66% — Clair-Mel City has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Clair-Mel City | Touchstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.9% | 98.6% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 2% |
| Typical sold home | 1,193 sq ft | 1,935 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 | Touchstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Clair Mel-Hb | Bing-Hb |
| Middle | Giunta Middle-Hb | Giunta Middle-Hb |
| High school | Spoto High-Hb | Spoto High-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, Clair-Mel City is the lower entry point (median $350K vs $376K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Touchstone; Clair-Mel City trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Touchstone (50 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 Touchstone more expensive than Clair-Mel City?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Touchstone is $376,000 versus $350,000 in Clair-Mel City, about 7% higher.
Which has newer homes, Clair-Mel City or Touchstone?
Touchstone: its homes were built 2018–2023 with a median year of 2020.0, versus a median of 1959 in Clair-Mel City (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Touchstone. The typical home there is 2,038 sq ft of living area, versus 1,293 sq ft in Clair-Mel City.
Which has appreciated more, Clair-Mel City or Touchstone?
From 2019 to 2026 the median sale price rose 127% in Clair-Mel City and 66% in Touchstone (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Touchstone — sellers there received 98.6% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 96.9% in Clair-Mel City.
What high schools serve Clair-Mel City and Touchstone?
Listings in Clair-Mel City most often report Spoto High-Hb; listings in Touchstone report Spoto High-Hb. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Clair-Mel City homes, photos & schools · Touchstone homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.