Lucaya Lake Club vs Panther Trace
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Lucaya Lake Club | Panther Trace |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $440K | $324K |
| Price per sq ft | $190 | $194 |
| Avg days on market | 90 days | 68 days |
| Months of supply | 2.9 mo | 2.6 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 46 | 42 |
The verdict
Lucaya Lake Club carries the higher median price — about 36% above Panther Trace. Homes in Panther Trace sell faster (68 days on market vs 90). Panther Trace is the tighter market on inventory (2.6 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Lucaya Lake Club | Panther Trace | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 11 | 9 |
| Under contract | 6 | 7 |
| Asking prices today | $362K to $650K | $325K to $550K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Lucaya Lake Club homes for sale · Panther Trace homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Lucaya Lake Club | Panther Trace | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 857 | 634 |
| Built | 2014–2022 (median 2018) | 2003–2014 (median 2007.5) |
| Typical living area | 2,678 sq ft | 2,592 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 72% | 62% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 1 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Lucaya Lake Club median | Panther Trace median |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $279K (10 sales) | $209K (7 sales) |
| 2017 | $264K (9 sales) | $238K (8 sales) |
| 2022 | $435K (67 sales) | $404K (14 sales) |
| 2024 | $472K (47 sales) | $388K (4 sales) |
| 2025 | $424K (42 sales) | $399K (7 sales) |
| 2026 | $494K (37 sales) | $299K (3 sales) |
Since 2016, Lucaya Lake Club's median sale price is +77% and Panther Trace's is +43% — Lucaya Lake Club has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Lucaya Lake Club | Panther Trace | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.4% | 93.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,599 sq ft | 1,401 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
| Lucaya Lake Club | Panther Trace | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Collins-Hb | Collins Prek-8 School |
| Middle | Collins Prek 8 School | Collins Prek 8 School |
| High school | Riverview-Hb | Riverview-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, Panther Trace is the lower entry point (median $324K vs $440K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Lucaya Lake Club; Panther Trace trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Panther Trace (68 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 Lucaya Lake Club more expensive than Panther Trace?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Lucaya Lake Club is $440,000 versus $324,000 in Panther Trace, about 36% higher.
Which has newer homes, Lucaya Lake Club or Panther Trace?
Lucaya Lake Club: its homes were built 2014–2022 with a median year of 2018, versus a median of 2007.5 in Panther Trace (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Lucaya Lake Club or Panther Trace?
From 2016 to 2026 the median sale price rose 77% in Lucaya Lake Club and 43% in Panther Trace (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Lucaya Lake Club — sellers there received 96.4% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 93.0% in Panther Trace.
What high schools serve Lucaya Lake Club and Panther Trace?
Listings in Lucaya Lake Club most often report Riverview-Hb; listings in Panther Trace report Riverview-Hb. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Lucaya Lake Club homes, photos & schools · Panther Trace homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.