Dover Shores
Homes for Sale in Orlando, FL
All 4,060 homes for sale in ORLANDO, FL · median $384,945 · 105 homes for sale in 32806 · Orange County homes for sale
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 19 closed sales in Dover Shores Fifth Add in Orlando, FL since 2014, the most recent in March 2026. Across Orlando as a whole, 5,915 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $412,500, 41 median days on market, with 1,608 homes for sale today. At that median and Orange County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.67 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,880 ($6,210 with the full homestead exemption).
Dover Shores Fifth Add is an established Orlando pocket built out mostly in the 1950s, with a median build year of 1956 even though a handful of homes date as late as 2019. That gap matters more than any single stat: buyers here are comparing a mid-century base home to occasional newer or heavily renovated infill, so condition and updates do more to set price than square footage or lot alone.
Right now there are zero active listings in the community, and the closings window is limited to a single month of data. That is not a market call either way - it just means a buyer or seller here should expect thin, lumpy inventory rather than a steady flow of comparable listings, and should lean on a broker who can track what closes even when nothing is sitting on the market at the moment.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Dover Shores Fifth Add right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
This is a 225-home neighborhood in Orlando's Dover Shores area built primarily in the 1950s, with a high share of owner-occupied, homestead-exempt homes and modest living areas typical of that era.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 284 homes in Dover Shores that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1950 and 2007 (median 1958), with a median living area of about 1,590 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
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.
Who Dover Shores is best for.
Best for
- A buyer looking for an established, smaller-footprint home in Orlando and comfortable evaluating condition on a case-by-case basis
- Someone planning to hold and occupy long-term, given the neighborhood's high owner-occupancy share
- A buyer or investor willing to move quickly when a rare listing appears, given the current zero-active-listing environment
Probably not for
- A buyer who wants a large current-inventory pool of similar homes to compare side by side
- Someone specifically shopping for shared community amenities, since none are identified here
- A buyer who needs a newly built, uniform-age housing stock rather than a wide 1953 - 2019 range
The market around Dover Shores
Dover Shores is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32806, 182 homes are on the market and 29% are under contract — a steady corner of Orlando.
Across Orange County, 5,909 homes are active and 1,877 pending (24% under contract).
In ZIP 32806 (ORLANDO), 258 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $463K ($295/sq ft), down 1.5% year over year, with a median 32 days on market. Right now 45 active and 21 pending listings put supply at about 3.8 months - a healthy market. See the live ZIP 32806 housing market and the Orange County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Dover Shores specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Recent Developments in Dover Shores Fifth Add
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Dover Shores Fifth Add, 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 6 miles southeast of Dover Shores Fifth Add, 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 3 miles southwest of Dover Shores Fifth Add, 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 6 miles northwest of Dover Shores Fifth Add, 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 2 miles north of Dover Shores Fifth Add, 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 site is about 2 miles north of Dover Shores Fifth Add.
Source: Florida YIMBY - March 2026Development
Orlando approves the 380-acre Dowden Central Community Development District in Lake Nona
Orlando approved the Dowden Central Community Development District, a roughly 380-acre district in the Lake Nona area of southeast Orlando, in March 2026. The district provides the framework to build roads, drainage, utilities, and parks for future development phases.
What it may mean for the marketA new community development district lays the groundwork for large-scale growth in the Lake Nona area, a step that typically precedes new housing and commercial activity nearby. The site is about 11 miles southeast of Dover Shores Fifth Add.
Source: ClickOrlando
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 Dover Shores buying strategy.
If we were buying in Dover Shores 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 Dover Shores.
A mid-century base with uneven inventory
The housing stock here centers on smaller-footprint homes - a median living area of 1,518 square feet - built for a different era of household needs than most new construction. With homes ranging from 1953 up through a few built as recently as 2019, the age spread inside the same 225-home footprint is wide, so no two blocks necessarily read the same. A buyer walking two houses apart can find a largely original 1950s layout next to something substantially rebuilt or replaced.
The 78.3% homestead share is a meaningful signal: it points to a neighborhood where most owners are claiming primary-residence status rather than holding property as a rental or second home. Combined with zero active listings at the moment, that tells you turnover here is not constant - homes do not sit on shelves waiting for buyers, and when one does list, it is worth moving on quickly rather than assuming another will follow soon. No community amenities are identified in current MLS data, so any appeal is about the home and lot itself, not shared recreational infrastructure.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Dover Shores. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
With no active listings and only a sliver of recent closings data to go on, Dover Shores Fifth Add is not a community where you can rely on a scroll through a portal. We track off-market activity, recent closings, and condition-level detail on individual homes so you are not waiting for something to surface publicly - whether you are trying to buy into a tight inventory pocket or price a listing accurately in a neighborhood with such a wide age range of homes.
Dover Shores in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 14, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2014 (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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Common questions about Dover Shores
Where is Dover Shores?
Dover Shores is a community in ORLANDO, Orange County, Florida, ZIP 32806.
Are there homes for sale in Dover Shores right now?
No active listings inside Dover Shores at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Dover Shores have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Dover Shores in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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DOVER SHORES FIFTH ADD Market Scorecard
DOVER SHORES FIFTH ADD is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 32806 ZIP is $439,817, right around the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
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Live data: Stellar MLS, distributed by MLS GRID, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.