Waterchase vs Westchase
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-21.
| Metric | Waterchase | Westchase |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $1.05M | $631K |
| Price per sq ft | $321 | $318 |
| Avg days on market | 93 days | 26 days |
| Months of supply | 2.1 mo | 1.5 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 29 | 114 |
The verdict
Waterchase carries the higher median price — about 66% above Westchase. Homes in Westchase sell faster (26 days on market vs 93). Westchase is the tighter market on inventory (1.5 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Waterchase | Westchase | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Pinellas County, FL |
| City / area | Tampa | Tampa |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 17 sampled homes outside a flood zone | not enough parcels sampled |
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
| Waterchase | Westchase | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 5 | 14 |
| Under contract | 2 | 8 |
| Asking prices today | $459K to $2M | $435K to $1.15M |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Waterchase homes for sale · Westchase homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Waterchase | Westchase | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 690 | n/a |
| Built | 1986–2012 (median 2004) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 3,727 sq ft | n/a |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Waterchase | Westchase | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Bryant-Hb | not reported |
| Middle | Farnell-Hb | not reported |
| High school | Sickles-Hb | not reported |
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, Westchase is the lower entry point (median $631K vs $1.05M). Sellers get a faster sale in Westchase (26 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 Waterchase more expensive than Westchase?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Waterchase is $1,050,000 versus $631,000 in Westchase, about 66% higher.
Are Waterchase and Westchase in the same county?
No. Waterchase is in Hillsborough County and Westchase is in Pinellas County; property-tax rates, school districts and permitting differ between the two.
Go deeper on each: Waterchase homes, photos & schools · Westchase homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.