Keith Demming
PEOPLE'S CHOICE REALTY SVC LLC
(786) 933-5940
60 Total Sales
1 in Dover
$109,000 Price
Dover
Neighborhood in Florida
Hillsborough County 33527, 33567
About 20 miles east of Tampa lies Dover, Florida, a quiet, semi-rural suburb where country roads shaded by Spanish Moss-draped oaks meander past homes nestled in verdant farmland. "That area is surrounded by strawberry fields," says Cindy Maher, a local real estate associate with Ling Realty and a Tampa Bay-area resident for over 20 years. "It's a good place for people who are looking for land; for people who want something other than a subdivision with an HOA."
Despite the Dover area's pastoral locale, there are several major freeways nearby, including Highway 574, Highway 92, Highway 60 and Interstate 4, making destinations like downtown Tampa, Lakeland Linder International Airport and South Florida Baptist Hospital accessible in 15 to 30 minutes.
You'll find an eclectic mix of houses dotted across the Dover countryside, from modest manufactured and charming ranch-style homes to modern Colonials and newly constructed contemporary farmhouse styles. Most homes sit on 1 or more acres, range in size from 600 to almost 5,000 square feet and list anywhere from $200,000 to over $1.5 million. "The homes tend to be a little more reasonably priced than other areas for the amount of land you get," Maher says. "So, I think price is a factor. The homes in the area under $500,000 are a lot easier to sell."
Area children attend schools in the Hillsborough County Public Schools district, including Bailey Elementary, rated a C-plus by Niche, for pre-kindergarten through fifth grade and Turkey Creek Middle, which also receives a C-plus from Niche, for grades six through eight. Next, students move to Strawberry Crest High, Niche's No. 2 standout Tampa-area high school, earning an A rating.
After a long week of school, take the kids to Dover District Park for a playground playdate, a bike ride around the lake, a game of HORSE on the basketball court or a snack under the shady picnic shelter. Speaking of horses, riders and walkers alike can enjoy the 7 miles of equestrian and hiking trails at the Sidney Dover Conservation Park, and for local athletic teams, there's the William Owen Pass Sports Complex, featuring baseball and soccer fields, a sand volleyball court and concession stand. If you're looking for a unique experience with the family, check out nearby Dinosaur World off of Interstate 4, where you can walk among towering life-sized models of T-Rex, Triceratops, Stegosaurus and more. You can also dig for fossils or experience Doom of the Dinosaurs, an exhibit featuring authentic, life-sized casts of dinosaur skeletons discovered by renowned paleontologist John Hankla.
If later you find yourself with a dinosaur-sized appetite, stop by Nidia's Latin Grill on Highway 574 for some Mexican-style wood-fire-grilled chicken and ribs, or head to Highway 60 toward the Valrico area, where you'll find a slew of restaurants, including The New York Diner, a family-run spot serving classic diner fare like pancake short stacks and country-fried steak with eggs. While on Highway 60, grab some groceries at the Winn-Dixie, upgrade your boots at Russell's Western Wear, or pick up some fresh strawberries or a whipped cream-topped strawberry shortcake from the Parkesdale Farm Market on the way home to your countryside Dover retreat.
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Kristen Hughes
Photography Contributed By
Jeffery Palmer
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Keith Demming
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Anne Nymark
Anne Nymark
Responds QuicklySIGNATURE REALTY ASSOCIATES
(813) 285-5692
49 Total Sales
1 in Dover
$345,000 Price
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Beth Stevens
Beth Stevens
FUTURE HOME REALTY INC
(813) 578-0572
132 Total Sales
1 in Dover
$475,000 Price
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Dan Kempka
Dan Kempka
SERHANT
(813) 531-9335
24 Total Sales
1 in Dover
$220,000 Price
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Ronald Cress
Ronald Cress
Responds QuicklyREAL PROPERTY MARKETING, INC.
(813) 295-6336
39 Total Sales
6 in Dover
$40K - $150K Price Range
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Chad Abraham
Chad Abraham
BINGHAM REALTY INC
(352) 668-9817
80 Total Sales
1 in Dover
$387,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Rodney Colson Park
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
Sydney Dover Trail Park
Country Hills Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Edward Medard Conservation Park
- Bike Trails
- Boating
- Camping
Raven's Cove Park/McCormick’s Waterski
- Parking Lot
- Waterpark
Earl Simmons Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Dover | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Dover, FL sell after 76 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Dover, FL over the last 12 months is $536,836, up 23% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$487,500
Median Single Family Price
$490,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$258
Number of Homes for Sale
21
Last 12 months Home Sales
76
Months of Supply
3.30
Median List Price
$550,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
5%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
26%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,636
Median Year Built
1980
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,986
On par with the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,537
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
43,560
Open Houses
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Sunday, Apr 2712 - 4pm
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Saturday, Apr 2611am - 2pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
13,727
Median Age
38
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
25.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$64,624
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$86,812
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
78.3%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
18.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.8%
% Population in Labor Force
63%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
54''
Average Winter Low Temperature
49°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
31
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
3
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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