Sparkman Heights
Homes for Sale in Dover, FL
All 53 homes for sale in Dover, FL · median $550,000 · 40 homes for sale in 33527 · Hillsborough County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, Sparkman Heights in Dover, FL has 1 home for sale. As of October 2026, the MLS records 3 closed sales in Sparkman Heights in Dover, FL since 2017, the most recent in November 2022. Across Dover as a whole, 20 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $472,500, 23 median days on market, with 4 homes for sale today. At that median and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $7,430 ($6,810 with the full homestead exemption).
Sparkman Heights is a mixed-vintage pocket of Dover, with homes dating from 1924 through 2024 and a median build year of 1965. That century-plus span means condition and updates, not just location, will drive what a given house is worth — a fully renovated mid-century home and a stock 1960s original can sit blocks apart and price very differently.
With 83 homes in the community and roughly 71% owner-occupied under homestead exemption, turnover here tends to be gradual rather than driven by investor flipping. Buyers should expect to evaluate each listing on its own condition and lot rather than leaning on a tight, predictable comp set.
The 60-Second Overview
Sparkman Heights sits in Dover, Hillsborough County, and spans a century of construction — from homes built in the 1920s to new builds completed as recently as 2024. The typical home runs about 1,951 square feet, with a median build year of 1965 anchoring the community's overall character.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 8 homes in Sparkman Heights that have changed hands since 2017, built between 1947 and 2007 (median 1976), with a median living area of about 1,860 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 3-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 Sparkman Heights is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want a mid-size home (around 1,951 sq ft) and are open to a range of construction eras
- Buyers planning to do their own condition and renovation-history diligence rather than assume uniformity
- Buyers prioritizing an established, low-turnover residential setting over shared community amenities
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a single-era subdivision with consistent home styles and ages
- Buyers who expect community amenities as part of the purchase — none are identified here
- Buyers uncomfortable with variability in home condition from one listing to the next
The market around Sparkman Heights
Sparkman Heights 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 Sparkman Heights specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
26% 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 (2026-10-02).
Sparkman Heights Market Scorecard
Sparkman Heights is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of $479,900, and homes go under contract in about 25 days.
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.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Sparkman Heights
Live MLS inventory for Sparkman Heights. 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 Sparkman Heights listings as of 2026-09-19, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2017 through 2022. Tap any home to ask about it.
Every Home for Sale in Sparkman Heights Right Now (1)
All 1 active and pending Sparkman Heights listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 4618 Reola Road · $475,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 16, 2026 · listed by Exp Realty Llc
Schools
- Hillsborough County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Bailey Elementary-HB · Elementary
- Burnett-HB · Middle
- Strawberry Crest High School · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Sparkman Heights listings and can change; always confirm with Hillsborough County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Sparkman Heights address.
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The Sparkman Heights buying strategy.
If we were buying in Sparkman Heights 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 Sparkman Heights.
A community built in layers
The defining fact about Sparkman Heights is its build-year range: 1924 to 2024. That's not a typo or an outlier lot — it reflects a community that has been built out, replaced, and infilled over decades rather than delivered in one phase. Shoppers should expect real variation in construction era, layout conventions, and system age from one listing to the next, even within the same block.
At a median of 1,951 square feet, homes here land in a comfortable mid-size range — not compact starter units, not oversized. With no community amenities identified from current MLS listings, this reads as a straightforward residential area where the home and lot carry the value proposition rather than shared community features.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Sparkman Heights. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community spanning a full century of construction, the comp work is not simple — a 2024 build and a 1930s original both count as 'Sparkman Heights' but require very different underwriting. We pull the actual permit and renovation history on individual properties before advising on offer strategy, rather than leaning on neighborhood-wide averages that flatten a hundred years of building practice into one number.
Sparkman Heights 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.
Tools for a Sparkman Heights buy.
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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 2017 (3 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 Sparkman Heights
Where is Sparkman Heights?
Sparkman Heights is a community in Dover, Hillsborough County, Florida, ZIP 33527.
Are there homes for sale in Sparkman Heights right now?
Yes — 1 active and 0 pending listings as of the last feed refresh (twice daily). They are listed on this page.
Does Sparkman Heights have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Sparkman Heights 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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