Martins Gardens
Homes for Sale in Dover, FL
All 51 homes for sale in Dover, FL · median $558,900 · 48 homes for sale in 33527 · Hillsborough County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, Martins Gardens in Dover, FL has 1 home for sale. Homes listed or recently sold were built 2015–2017; 3 of 3 report an HOA (median $132/mo); 1 of the 3 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 56 ft).
Martins Gardens is a small pocket in Dover, out in eastern Hillsborough County, and the data here is thin by design — we're working from a single closing window as of mid-2026. That means price in this community is driven less by any published range and more by the individual property: lot, condition, and how a given home shows on the day it lists. Treat any one sale as a data point, not a trend.
For a buyer, that puts the burden on due diligence rather than on comps — you'll want to price the house in front of you, not the neighborhood average. For a seller, it means presentation and condition do the heavy lifting; with limited recent activity to anchor expectations, a well-prepared home sets its own comp.
Figures in this note are as of July 14, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Martins Gardens right now
🟡 Balanced market. 6.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, as of September 12, 2026. Confidence: Low (1 active and pending listings, 1 closed sales in 12 months).
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· Updated October 20, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Martins Gardens sits in Dover, a rural-leaning stretch of eastern Hillsborough County where lot size and property condition tend to matter more than any neighborhood-wide pricing pattern. It's a small market with limited recent turnover, so each listing is best evaluated on its own merits.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 29 homes in Martins Gardens that have changed hands since 2015, built between 2014 and 2017 (median 2015), with a median living area of about 3,517 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 3.5-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.
County records show 5 qualified sales in Martins Gardens across 2024–2025 (4 in 2024, 1 in 2025), median $695,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
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 Martins Gardens is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking a rural-leaning Dover property and comfortable pricing a home on its condition and lot
- Long-hold buyers who don't need constant comparable-sale activity to feel secure
- Buyers prepared to fund a thorough inspection and independent appraisal before committing
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a large pool of recent comps to justify an offer price
- Anyone prioritizing quick, liquid resale in a high-turnover market
- Buyers who want a turnkey number handed to them rather than evaluating each property individually
The market around Martins Gardens
Martins Gardens 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), 820 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $415K ($242/sq ft), up 4.0% year over year, with a median 29 days on market. Right now 5 active and 4 pending listings put supply at about 3.2 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 Martins Gardens specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Martins Gardens
Live MLS inventory for Martins Gardens. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
Active and pending Martins Gardens listings as of 2026-09-19, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2016 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
Martins Gardens on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Schools
- Hillsborough County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Nelson-HB · Elementary
- Mulrennan-HB · Middle
- Durant-HB · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Martins Gardens listings and can change; always confirm with Hillsborough County Public Schools for a specific address.
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Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Durant-Hb High School
The Martins Gardens buying strategy.
If we were buying in Martins Gardens 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 Martins Gardens.
A thin-data market rewards diligence
The defining feature of Martins Gardens right now is how little recent transaction data there is to lean on. In larger, faster-moving communities you can triangulate value from a dozen recent closings; here you cannot. That's not a flaw — it's the character of a smaller Dover enclave — but it changes how you should approach a purchase or sale.
Practically, that means the physical property does most of the talking. Condition, updates, acreage, and outbuildings will swing value more than any assumed market rate. Buyers should budget for a careful inspection and independent appraisal; sellers should invest in showing the home well, because there isn't a wall of recent comps to carry a marginal listing.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Martins Gardens. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
Thin-data markets are exactly where local judgment earns its keep. We don't hand you an algorithm and call it a valuation — in a community like Martins Gardens, we price the actual house, walk the lot, and give you a straight read on what a limited recent record can and cannot tell you. If the fit isn't there, we'll say so.
Martins Gardens in 15 seconds.
What it really costs to own in Martins GardensHomes for Sale
The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from the tax roll, the MLS, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.
| HOA dues | Median $132/month across 3 MLS listings (most billed quarterly; 2026-10-20). Dues cover what the documents say they cover; ask for the budget and reserve study. |
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| Home and flood insurance | The average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Hillsborough County is $1,816/yr (6,518 policies, Citizens detail by county, April 2026); private-market quotes depend on roof age, wind mitigation and construction. |
| Roof and age | Median build year 2016 across 3 listings. An original roof here is about 10 years old: still inside the 15-year window Florida carriers use, but ask for the roof's permit date before you bind coverage. |
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HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $132/month (about $1,580/yr) · median of 3 MLS listings, most billed quarterly
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $132 per month ($1,580 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 3 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed quarterly. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-10.
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a Martins Gardens buy.
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Recently off market in Martins Gardens
Homes in Martins Gardens that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 1 on record.
- 2723 Colewood Lane · off market
| Location | Dover, Hillsborough County, FL · ZIP 33527 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 71 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1997–2017 (median 2015) |
| Typical living area | 3,795 sq ft (median) |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Gated, Gated Community, Security System, Gated Community - No Guard, Deed Restrictions, Fence Restrictions |
| For sale right now | 1 active, 0 pending · median asking $698,000 · 6.0 months of supply |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 80% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2016 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Martins Gardens key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/martins-gardens, data as of September 20, 2026.
Every Home for Sale in Martins Gardens Right Now (1)
All 1 active and pending Martins Gardens listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 2823 Colewood Lane · $698,000 · 4 bd / 3 ba · listed Aug 6, 2026 · listed by Insta Real Estate Solutions
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Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- Colewood Lane (29 homes on record)
21% of homes for sale in ZIP 33527 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-10-20).
Martins Gardens Market Scorecard
Martins Gardens is currently a buyer's market. About 6.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $698,000, and homes go under contract in about 48 days.
Typical home value in the 33527 ZIP is $444,748, about 14.8% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Recent Developments in Martins Gardens
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Martins Gardens, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- August 2026Development
AECOM Hunt selected as construction manager for proposed $2.3 billion Rays ballpark in Tampa
AECOM Hunt joined the design team led by Populous for the proposed ballpark on a site that includes Hillsborough College property. The stadium would have at least 28,000 fixed seats, with a construction start targeted for September 2026 and completion by late 2028. Tampa's public contribution is up to $80 million and financing is not finalized.
What it may mean for the marketA large ballpark and surrounding mixed-use district would add construction jobs, event traffic and retail demand on the Dale Mabry corridor. The site is about 10 miles west of Martins Gardens.
Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth - August 2026Infrastructure
Four firms vie to build Tampa International Airport's $150 million control tower
TPA narrowed the field to four builders for a new blast-resistant air traffic control tower on about 2 acres northwest of the main terminal. The budget is about $150 million, with board selection expected Oct. 1 and substantial completion targeted for March 2029.
What it may mean for the marketAirport capital spending supports construction employment and long-term air service capacity for the region. The site is about 12 miles west of Martins Gardens.
Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth - August 2026Development
ONE Tampa condo tower tops out at 42 stories with nearly 70% of units sold
Kolter Urban's 42-story tower at North Ashley Drive and East Twiggs Street has 225 residences and is capped at 649 feet by aviation limits. Closings are expected to begin in the third quarter of 2027. About 5,000 square feet of ground-floor restaurant space is planned.
What it may mean for the marketNew downtown condo inventory and ground-floor dining add housing choices and walkable amenities near Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. The project is about 8 miles southwest of Martins Gardens, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth - July 2026Development
33-story tower planned for Water Street Tampa expansion
Strategic Property Partners plans a 33-story mixed use tower at Water Street and Cumberland Avenue in downtown Tampa on a 1.9-acre site. The building would hold 452 residential units ranging from studios to three bedrooms plus about 37,000 square feet of retail and 645 parking spaces. Construction is scheduled to begin in spring 2027 with completion targeted for 2029.
What it may mean for the marketAdds a 33 story tower with 452 residential units and ground floor retail to the downtown Tampa market, continuing the buildout of the Water Street district and expanding high rise housing supply. The project is about 8 miles southwest of Martins Gardens, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: Florida YIMBY - July 2026Development
Mercy Oaks II affordable apartments open on North Florida Avenue
Catholic Charities, with the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County, completed Mercy Oaks II, a 17-unit affordable apartment building on North Florida Avenue in East Tampa built on the site of a former strip mall. The project includes 15 one-bedroom and two two-bedroom units, with seven units serving households up to 80 percent of area median income and ten up to 50 percent. It was supported by 1.25 million dollars in state SHIP funds from the city and sits next to the 20-unit Mercy Oaks I completed in 2022.
What it may mean for the marketAdds 17 income restricted apartments on a former strip mall site, expanding the affordable rental supply and converting vacant commercial land to housing. The project is about 7 miles west of Martins Gardens, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: City of Tampa - July 2026Builder Activity
First 3D-printed affordable home nears completion in East Tampa
The nonprofit Corporation to Develop Communities of Tampa is completing Tampa's first 3D-printed affordable home on Lurline Circle in East Tampa, using a gantry-style printer that layers concrete for the walls. The house is expected to be finished within weeks and listed for sale in about two months, with down payment assistance and first time homebuyer programs available. The effort is part of a broader CDC initiative that includes more than 90 multifamily units in East Tampa.
What it may mean for the marketIntroduces 3D concrete printing construction to the local for sale housing market, with a new single family home and additional multifamily units planned. The method signals a new building technique entering the area home supply. The project is about 4 miles southwest of Martins Gardens, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: Bay News 9
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 Northeast Florida.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 19, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2016 (14 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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