DOVEHILL
Homes for Sale in APOPKA, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Dovehill Apopka is a small, established pocket of 27 homes with a median build year of 1984 and living areas that run compact, with a median of just under 1,000 square feet. That combination of age and footprint means condition and updates do a lot of the work in setting value here, more so than location premiums or amenity packages.
Right now there are no active listings in the community, and the recent closings window has been limited to a single sale, so there is not enough live inventory to read a current price trend with confidence. Anyone tracking this community should expect to move on new listings quickly once they appear, since supply is thin by nature, not just seasonally.
The 60-Second Overview
Dovehill Apopka is a compact, older community in Orange County where homes were built between 1984 and 2004, with a median build year on the earlier end of that range and modest living space that skews toward smaller footprints.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
The setting & the homes.
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Best for
- Buyers seeking a smaller, lower-maintenance home in an established Apopka setting
- Buyers who prioritize location over community amenities and are comfortable with older construction
- Buyers willing to watch a thin market closely and act quickly when a listing appears
Probably not for
- Buyers who need larger living space as a baseline requirement
- Buyers expecting community amenities like pools, clubhouses, or organized common areas
- Buyers who want a wide, active selection of homes to compare in real time
The market around DOVEHILL
DOVEHILL is a small community — 28 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2025 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32703, 330 homes are on the market and 39% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of APOPKA.
Across Orange County, 5,873 homes are active and 2,054 pending (26% under contract).
The housing mix here is 49% single family residence, 38% townhouse, 11% half duplex.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not DOVEHILL specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Recent Developments in Dovehill
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Dovehill, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- July 2026Development
Capstone begins construction on The Gateway luxury apartments
Capstone Building Corp began construction on The Gateway, a 270-unit apartment community at 7250 Shadowridge Drive in Orlando, developed by JBL Development. The five-story gated project spans more than 417,000 square feet and is expected to be completed in late 2027. Amenities include a saltwater pool, fitness center, pickleball court, and a clubhouse with a restaurant and bar.
What it may mean for the marketAdds 270 market rate apartments in a five story building with resort style amenities, expanding the local rental housing stock in the Airport Lakes area of south Orlando. The project is about 19 miles southeast of Dovehill, elsewhere in Orange County.
Source: Construction Owners - July 2026Development
Orange County opens Enclave at Canopy Park with 104 affordable units
Orange County opened The Enclave at Canopy Park, a 104-unit affordable apartment community at 4440 Canopy Park Loop developed by Archway Partners. The county contributed 3 million dollars from its Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The community includes one and two bedroom homes plus a community center, fitness center, technology lab, and EV charging.
What it may mean for the marketAdds 104 income-restricted apartment homes to the local rental supply along with new community amenities and green-certified construction. The project is about 14 miles southeast of Dovehill, elsewhere in Orange County.
Source: ClickOrlando - July 2026Civic
Orange County previews new Innovation Center on West Colonial Drive
Orange County previewed its new Innovation Center at 7149 West Colonial Drive, located within the county's Multicultural Center and Senior Center complex, with an official opening set for Fall 2026. The center will offer technology programs including 3D printing and makerspace prototyping through the Orange County Library System, plus career exploration and workforce training through CareerSource Central Florida.
What it may mean for the marketAdds a county operated civic and technology facility with library and workforce programming to the West Colonial corridor. The project is about 8 miles south of Dovehill, elsewhere in Orange County.
Source: Orange County Newsroom - June 2026Development
Mixed-use high-rise redesigned for 924 and 934 North Magnolia Avenue
A redesigned 17-story mixed-use high-rise was proposed for 924 and 934 North Magnolia Avenue in Orlando's North Quarter district by Acram Group. The project would include 350 residential units, about 3,300 square feet of ground-floor commercial space, and a parking garage with 510 spaces, replacing two 1972 office buildings. A public plaza is planned at the corner of Magnolia and Weber Street.
What it may mean for the marketWould replace two aging office buildings with 350 residences, ground floor retail, and structured parking, adding housing density and a public plaza along the Orlando Urban Trail. The project is about 11 miles southeast of Dovehill, elsewhere in Orange County.
Source: Florida YIMBY - June 2026Development
Planning board approves zoning for 37-story tower at 170 East Washington Street
Orlando's Municipal Planning Board voted to approve a Planned Development amendment for a 37-story, 425-foot mixed-use tower at 170 East Washington Street across from Lake Eola Park. The project would include 252 residential units, a 221-room hotel, a three-story restaurant, and structured parking. It still requires City Council consideration before construction.
What it may mean for the marketWould add a 37 story tower with 252 residences and a hotel to the downtown skyline, replacing a prior approval for a 7 story hotel and increasing high density housing and parking supply. The project is about 11 miles southeast of Dovehill, elsewhere in Orange County.
Source: Florida YIMBY - October 2025Retail & Dining
New Apopka complex with restaurants and offices set to open in 2026
A new commercial complex in Apopka with restaurants and office space is set to open in 2026, adding retail and workplace space in northwest metro Orlando.
What it may mean for the marketNew retail and office space in Apopka adds everyday conveniences and local jobs, amenity and employment factors that can support nearby housing demand. The site is about 1 mile west of Dovehill.
Source: GrowthSpotter
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in the Orlando Metro.
The DOVEHILL buying strategy.
If we were buying in DOVEHILL today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in DOVEHILL.
A small, quiet pocket with thin turnover
With only 27 homes total, Dovehill Apopka is not a community that produces a steady stream of listings. The current snapshot shows zero active listings and only one closing in the recent window, which tells you more about scarcity than about demand or pricing direction. Buyers watching this community need patience and a plan to act fast when something does list.
The homes themselves date mostly to the mid-1980s, with some built as late as 2004, and the median living area sits under 1,000 square feet. That points to a stock of smaller, older homes where condition and any updates since original construction will matter more to value than square footage or amenities. No community amenities were identified from current MLS listings, so this reads as a straightforward, no-frills residential setting rather than an amenity-driven community.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in DOVEHILL. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community this small and this thin on active inventory, timing and access matter more than a standard search. We track new listings in Dovehill Apopka as they hit the market and can help you evaluate a home's age and condition against what similar properties nearby have actually closed for, rather than relying on generic comps.
DOVEHILL in 15 seconds.
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DOVEHILL Market Scorecard
DOVEHILL is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 2, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll (community parcel extract) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2009 (19 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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