Lake St. Charles vs Villages of Bloomingdale
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 | Villages of Bloomingdale |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $392K | $166K |
| Price per sq ft | $207 | $138 |
| Avg days on market | 84 days | 102 days |
| Months of supply | 4.1 mo | 7.6 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 35 | 27 |
The verdict
Lake St. Charles carries the higher median price — about 136% above Villages of Bloomingdale. Homes in Lake St. Charles sell faster (84 days on market vs 102). Lake St. Charles is the tighter market on inventory (4.1 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Lake St. Charles | Villages of Bloomingdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 12 | 17 |
| Under contract | 1 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $350K to $539K | $150K to $255K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Condominium, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Lake St. Charles homes for sale · Villages of Bloomingdale homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Lake St. Charles | Villages of Bloomingdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 328 | n/a |
| Built | 1996–2005 (median 2001.0) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 2,403 sq ft | n/a |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Lake St. Charles median | Villages of Bloomingdale median |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $192K (44 sales) | $92K (7 sales) |
| 2016 | $230K (48 sales) | $93K (12 sales) |
| 2017 | $221K (40 sales) | $96K (10 sales) |
| 2018 | $240K (11 sales) | $117K (3 sales) |
| 2021 | $350K (12 sales) | $210K (3 sales) |
| 2022 | $430K (31 sales) | $186K (4 sales) |
| 2024 | $445K (26 sales) | $270K (3 sales) |
Since 2015, Lake St. Charles's median sale price is +132% and Villages of Bloomingdale's is +193% — Villages of Bloomingdale has appreciated faster over that stretch.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Lake St. Charles | Villages of Bloomingdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Riverview Elem School-Hb | Ippolito-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, Villages of Bloomingdale is the lower entry point (median $166K vs $392K). Sellers get a faster sale in Lake St. Charles (84 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 Lake St. Charles more expensive than Villages of Bloomingdale?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Lake St. Charles is $392,000 versus $166,000 in Villages of Bloomingdale, about 136% higher.
Which has appreciated more, Lake St. Charles or Villages of Bloomingdale?
From 2015 to 2024 the median sale price rose 132% in Lake St. Charles and 193% in Villages of Bloomingdale (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
What high schools serve Lake St. Charles and Villages of Bloomingdale?
Listings in Lake St. Charles most often report Spoto High-Hb; listings in Villages of Bloomingdale 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 · Villages of Bloomingdale homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.