Lake St. Charles vs Ventana
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 | Ventana |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $392K | $389K |
| Price per sq ft | $207 | $184 |
| Avg days on market | 84 days | 84 days |
| Months of supply | 4.1 mo | 1.8 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 35 | 46 |
The verdict
Lake St. Charles carries the higher median price — about 1% above Ventana. Ventana is the tighter market on inventory (1.8 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Lake St. Charles | Ventana | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 12 | 7 |
| Under contract | 1 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $350K to $539K | $305K to $720K |
| 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 · Ventana homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Lake St. Charles | Ventana | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 328 | 511 |
| Built | 1996–2005 (median 2001.0) | 2019–2022 (median 2020) |
| Typical living area | 2,403 sq ft | 2,676 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 77% | 68% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 54 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Lake St. Charles median | Ventana median |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $200K (31 sales) | $235K (9 sales) |
| 2015 | $192K (44 sales) | $267K (9 sales) |
| 2016 | $230K (48 sales) | $300K (13 sales) |
| 2017 | $221K (40 sales) | $326K (8 sales) |
| 2018 | $240K (11 sales) | $318K (5 sales) |
| 2021 | $350K (12 sales) | $388K (22 sales) |
| 2022 | $430K (31 sales) | $430K (62 sales) |
| 2023 | $457K (12 sales) | $450K (22 sales) |
| 2024 | $445K (26 sales) | $470K (38 sales) |
| 2025 | $394K (24 sales) | $461K (31 sales) |
| 2026 | $392K (26 sales) | $406K (38 sales) |
Since 2014, Lake St. Charles's median sale price is +96% and Ventana's is +73% — Lake St. Charles has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Lake St. Charles | Ventana | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.2% | 98.2% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,938 sq ft | 2,203 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 55 (normal) | 42 (normal) |
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 | Ventana | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Riverview Elem School-Hb | Sessums-Hb |
| Middle | Giunta Middle-Hb | Rodgers-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, Ventana is the lower entry point (median $389K vs $392K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Ventana; Lake St. Charles trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots.
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 Lake St. Charles more expensive than Ventana?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Lake St. Charles is $392,000 versus $389,000 in Ventana, about 1% higher.
Which has newer homes, Lake St. Charles or Ventana?
Ventana: its homes were built 2019–2022 with a median year of 2020, versus a median of 2001.0 in Lake St. Charles (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Ventana. The typical home there is 2,676 sq ft of living area, versus 2,403 sq ft in Lake St. Charles.
Which has appreciated more, Lake St. Charles or Ventana?
From 2014 to 2026 the median sale price rose 96% in Lake St. Charles and 73% in Ventana (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Ventana — sellers there received 98.2% 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 Ventana?
Listings in Lake St. Charles most often report Spoto High-Hb; listings in Ventana report Spoto High-Hb. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Lake St. Charles homes, photos & schools · Ventana homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.