Ericson Castillo Galindez
HOMETRUST REALTY GROUP
(656) 228-3124
41 Total Sales
1 in Dover
$450,000 Price
Dover
Located in Hillsborough County
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.
Written By
Kristen Hughes
Photography Contributed By
Jeffery Palmer
Video By
Paris Lape
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Ericson Castillo Galindez
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Ellen Cohen
Ellen Cohen
RIVER HILLS REALTY, INC.
(813) 771-9044
26 Total Sales
1 in Dover
$389,000 Price
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Stephen Scott
Stephen Scott
PINEYWOODS REALTY LLC
(813) 923-2128
352 Total Sales
3 in Dover
$180K - $620K Price Range
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Zachary Vath
Zachary Vath
IMPACT REALTY TAMPA BAY
(813) 776-3642
28 Total Sales
1 in Dover
$404,000 Price
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Ronnie Carter
Ronnie Carter
ADVANCED ALL SERVICE/ SEBRING
(863) 593-7958
434 Total Sales
1 in Dover
$729,000 Price
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Julia Hernandez
Julia Hernandez
REAL BROKER, LLC
(954) 280-9386
13 Total Sales
1 in Dover
$275,000 Price
Schools
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- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
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Dover Housing Trends
On average, homes in Dover, FL sell after 81 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Dover, FL over the last 12 months is $495,000, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$564,950
Median Sale Price
$495,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$520,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
94
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
10%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$243
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes for Sale
34
Months of Supply
4.30
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jul 1212 - 3pm
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Sunday, Jul 1312 - 2pm
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
Dover Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,419
Median Age
32
Population under 18
32.8%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$33,583
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$51,831
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
54.5%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
5.5%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.9%
% Population in Labor Force
64.4%
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®
37
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
35
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.
