Lake St. Charles vs Spencer Glen South
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-11.
| Metric | Lake St. Charles | Spencer Glen South |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $392K | $447K |
| Price per sq ft | $207 | $203 |
| Avg days on market | 84 days | 28 days |
| Months of supply | 4.1 mo | 3.9 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 35 | 43 |
The verdict
Spencer Glen South carries the higher median price — about 14% above Lake St. Charles. Homes in Spencer Glen South sell faster (28 days on market vs 84). Spencer Glen South is the tighter market on inventory (3.9 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Lake St. Charles | Spencer Glen South | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Riverview | Riverview |
| ZIP | 33569, 33578 | 33578 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 22 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 22 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
| Lake St. Charles | Spencer Glen South | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 12 | 14 |
| Under contract | 1 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $350K to $539K | $430K to $543K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 14 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Lake St. Charles homes for sale · Spencer Glen South homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Lake St. Charles | Spencer Glen South | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 328 | n/a |
| Built | 1996–2005 (median 2001) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 2,403 sq ft | n/a |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 77% | 0% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 240 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Lake St. Charles | Spencer Glen South | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.2% | 98.9% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 1,938 sq ft | 2,262 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
| Lake St. Charles | Spencer Glen South | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Riverview Elem School-Hb | Doby Elementary-Hb |
| Middle | Giunta Middle-Hb | Eisenhower-Hb |
| High school | Spoto High-Hb | 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, Lake St. Charles is the lower entry point (median $392K vs $447K). Sellers get a faster sale in Spencer Glen South (28 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 South more expensive than Lake St. Charles?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Spencer Glen South is $447,000 versus $392,000 in Lake St. Charles, about 14% higher.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Spencer Glen South — sellers there received 98.9% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 97.2% in Lake St. Charles.
What high schools serve Lake St. Charles and Spencer Glen South?
Listings in Lake St. Charles most often report Spoto High-Hb; listings in Spencer Glen South report Sumner High School. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Lake St. Charles homes, photos & schools · Spencer Glen South homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.