Panther Trace vs Villages of Lake St. Charles
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-24.
| Metric | Panther Trace | Villages of Lake St. Charles |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $370K | $392K |
| Price per sq ft | $184 | $199 |
| Avg days on market | 86 days | 90 days |
| Months of supply | 3.7 mo | 10.0 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 42 | 12 |
The verdict
Villages of Lake St. Charles carries the higher median price — about 6% above Panther Trace. Homes in Panther Trace sell faster (86 days on market vs 90). Panther Trace is the tighter market on inventory (3.7 months of supply).
Where each one is
Panther Trace and Villages of Lake St. Charles are about 6 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Hillsborough County.
| Panther Trace | Villages of Lake St. Charles | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Riverview | Riverview |
| ZIP | 33579 | 33569, 33578 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 95% of 22 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | 93% of 15 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) |
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
| Panther Trace | Villages of Lake St. Charles | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 13 | 10 |
| Under contract | 3 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $315K to $585K | $350K to $539K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Panther Trace homes for sale · Villages of Lake St. Charles homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Panther Trace | Villages of Lake St. Charles | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 634 | 394 |
| Built | 2003–2014 (median 2007) | 1996–2005 (median 2001) |
| Typical living area | 2,592 sq ft | 2,363 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 62% | 71% |
| Vacant lots | 1 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Panther Trace median | Villages of Lake St. Charles median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $404K (14 sales) | $320K (5 sales) |
| 2024 | $388K (4 sales) | $362K (5 sales) |
| 2025 | $399K (7 sales) | $326K (6 sales) |
| 2026 | $299K (3 sales) | $315K (7 sales) |
Since 2022, Panther Trace's median sale price is -26% and Villages of Lake St. Charles's is -2% — Villages of Lake St. Charles has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Panther Trace | Villages of Lake St. Charles | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 93.0% | 95.2% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,401 sq ft | 1,487 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
| Panther Trace | Villages of Lake St. Charles | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Collins Prek-8 School | Riverview Elem School-Hb |
| Middle | Collins Prek 8 School | Giunta Middle-Hb |
| High school | Riverview-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, Panther Trace is the lower entry point (median $370K 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 Panther Trace; Villages of Lake St. Charles trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Panther Trace (86 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 Villages of Lake St. Charles more expensive than Panther Trace?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Villages of Lake St. Charles is $392,000 versus $370,000 in Panther Trace, about 6% higher.
How far apart are Panther Trace and Villages of Lake St. Charles?
About 6 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Hillsborough County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Panther Trace or Villages of Lake St. Charles?
Panther Trace: its homes were built 2003–2014 with a median year of 2007, versus a median of 2001 in Villages of Lake St. Charles (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Panther Trace. The typical home there is 2,592 sq ft of living area, versus 2,363 sq ft in Villages of Lake St. Charles.
Which has appreciated more, Panther Trace or Villages of Lake St. Charles?
From 2022 to 2026 the median sale price rose -26% in Panther Trace and -2% in Villages of Lake St. Charles (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Villages of Lake St. Charles — sellers there received 95.2% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 93.0% in Panther Trace.
What high schools serve Panther Trace and Villages of Lake St. Charles?
Listings in Panther Trace most often report Riverview-Hb; listings in Villages of Lake St. Charles report Spoto High-Hb. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Panther Trace homes, photos & schools · Villages of Lake St. Charles homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.