Dovercrest
Homes for Sale in Dover, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 13 closed sales in Dovercrest in Dover, FL since 2013, the most recent in March 2026. Across Dover as a whole, 19 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $465,000, 23 median days on market, with 5 homes for sale today. At that median and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $7,310 ($6,690 with the full homestead exemption).
Price here is driven by condition and lot, not by any uniform product type. Dovercrest spans homes built across more than a century, and the median year built sits at 1978, so you are looking at a genuinely mixed stock. That spread means two homes with similar square footage can trade at very different prices depending on updates, systems, and structure. The median living area is a modest 1,536 square feet, which anchors the community toward practical, right-sized houses rather than sprawling floor plans.
For buyers, the takeaway is that you underwrite each house on its own merits — age, renovation history, and lot matter far more than any neighborhood-wide number. For sellers, a well-updated home stands out in a stock this varied, and honest condition disclosure is where deals hold together. With 241 homes and a homestead share of about 52 percent, roughly half the housing here is owner-occupied, which tends to steady turnover.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Dovercrest 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
Dovercrest is a mixed-vintage pocket of Dover in Hillsborough County, where roughly half the 241 homes are homesteaded and the housing runs from early-century cottages to recent construction. It reads as a condition-driven market rather than a single-price one.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 25 homes in Dovercrest that have changed hands since 2005, built between 1928 and 2009 (median 1979), with a median living area of about 1,296 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 72% 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 Dovercrest is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting a compact, practical home who will inspect systems and vintage carefully
- Renovation-minded buyers looking for an older house to bring up to current standards
- Owner-occupants who value a mostly homesteaded, lower-turnover setting
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a large floor plan well above the modest median square footage
- Buyers who need move-in-ready uniformity and won't weigh home age or condition
- Buyers seeking a single, predictable price tier rather than a condition-driven spread
The market around Dovercrest
Dovercrest is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33527, 56 homes are on the market and 30% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Dover.
Across Hillsborough County, 6,274 homes are active and 1,939 pending (24% under contract).
In ZIP 33527 (Dover), 56 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $436K ($204/sq ft), down 3.1% year over year, with a median 36 days on market. Right now 7 active and 3 pending listings put supply at about 4.6 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 33527 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Dovercrest specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Dovercrest buying strategy.
If we were buying in Dovercrest 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 Dovercrest.
A stock with real range
The year-built range runs from 1918 to 2023, which is unusually wide for a single community. In practice that means original older homes sit alongside newer builds, and the median year built of 1978 tells you the center of gravity is decades old. Expect to evaluate roofs, systems, and prior renovations closely — the age of a specific house will tell you more than the community average.
At a median living size of 1,536 square feet, most homes here are compact and functional. That keeps the community grounded in everyday, usable houses. The homestead share near 52 percent points to a base of owner-occupants, with the remainder likely a mix of rentals and non-primary ownership, so listing quality varies from turnkey to project.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Dovercrest. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community this varied, the number that matters is the one attached to the house in front of you, not a headline average. We price and negotiate off condition, vintage, and lot — and we will tell you plainly when an older home carries more deferred cost than the asking price reflects, or when a newer build is worth stretching for.
Dovercrest in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 13, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2013 (13 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 Dovercrest
Where is Dovercrest?
Dovercrest is a community in Dover, Hillsborough County, Florida, ZIP 33527.
Are there homes for sale in Dovercrest right now?
No active listings inside Dovercrest at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Dovercrest have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Dovercrest 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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Dovercrest Market Scorecard
Dovercrest is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 33527 ZIP is $444,748, about 14.8% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
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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.