Cypress Mill vs Spencer Glen
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-02.
| Metric | Cypress Mill | Spencer Glen |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $335K | $590K |
| Price per sq ft | $164 | $201 |
| Avg days on market | 44 days | 54 days |
| Months of supply | 6.5 mo | 2.6 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 26 | 37 |
The verdict
Spencer Glen carries the higher median price — about 76% above Cypress Mill. Homes in Cypress Mill sell faster (44 days on market vs 54). Spencer Glen is the tighter market on inventory (2.6 months of supply).
Where each one is
Cypress Mill and Spencer Glen are about 3 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Hillsborough County.
| Cypress Mill | Spencer Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Sun City Center | Riverview |
| ZIP | 33573 | 33578 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 22 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 17 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
| Cypress Mill | Spencer Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 14 | 8 |
| Under contract | 4 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $270K to $420K | $565K to $828K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 7 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Cypress Mill homes for sale · Spencer Glen homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Cypress Mill | Spencer Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 555 | 10 |
| Built | 2018–2023 (median 2021) | 2024–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | 2,151 sq ft | 2,729 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 69% | 0% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 240 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Cypress Mill | Spencer Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 94.5% | 100.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 1,914 sq ft | 3,076 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
| Cypress Mill | Spencer Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Cypress Creek-Hb | Doby Elementary-Hb |
| Middle | Shields-Hb | Eisenhower-Hb |
| High school | Sumner High School | Sumner 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, Cypress Mill is the lower entry point (median $335K vs $590K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Spencer Glen; Cypress Mill trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Cypress Mill (44 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 Spencer Glen more expensive than Cypress Mill?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Spencer Glen is $590,000 versus $335,000 in Cypress Mill, about 76% higher.
How far apart are Cypress Mill and Spencer Glen?
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, Cypress Mill or Spencer Glen?
Spencer Glen: its homes were built 2024–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 2021 in Cypress Mill (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Spencer Glen. The typical home there is 2,729 sq ft of living area, versus 2,151 sq ft in Cypress Mill.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Spencer Glen — sellers there received 100.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 94.5% in Cypress Mill.
What high schools serve Cypress Mill and Spencer Glen?
Listings in Cypress Mill most often report Sumner High School; listings in Spencer Glen report Sumner High School. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Cypress Mill homes, photos & schools · Spencer Glen homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.