Country Place vs Waterchase
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-02.
| Metric | Country Place | Waterchase |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $452K | $1.03M |
| Price per sq ft | $271 | $321 |
| Avg days on market | 47 days | 89 days |
| Months of supply | 2.3 mo | 1.3 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 36 | 27 |
The verdict
Waterchase carries the higher median price — about 128% above Country Place. Homes in Country Place sell faster (47 days on market vs 89). Waterchase is the tighter market on inventory (1.3 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Country Place | Waterchase | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Tampa | Tampa |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 95% of 19 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 15 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
| Country Place | Waterchase | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 7 | 3 |
| Under contract | 4 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $450K to $625K | $1.2M to $1.58M |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Country Place homes for sale · Waterchase homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Country Place | Waterchase | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 356 | 690 |
| Built | 1979–1987 (median 1984) | 1986–2012 (median 2004) |
| Typical living area | 1,855 sq ft | 3,727 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 74% | 81% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Country Place | Waterchase | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Northwest-Hb | Bryant-Hb |
| Middle | Hill-Hb | Farnell-Hb |
| High school | Steinbrenner High School | 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, Country Place is the lower entry point (median $452K vs $1.03M). 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; Country Place trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Country Place (47 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 Country Place?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Waterchase is $1,030,000 versus $452,000 in Country Place, about 128% higher.
Which has newer homes, Country Place or Waterchase?
Waterchase: its homes were built 1986–2012 with a median year of 2004, versus a median of 1984 in Country Place (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Waterchase. The typical home there is 3,727 sq ft of living area, versus 1,855 sq ft in Country Place.
What high schools serve Country Place and Waterchase?
Listings in Country Place most often report Steinbrenner High School; listings in Waterchase report Sickles-Hb. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Country Place homes, photos & schools · Waterchase homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.