At a glance
| Typical home value | $427,600 (−0.6% in a year, Zillow, Aug 2026) |
|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County (unincorporated; no city government) |
| Typical home value | $427,575 (Zillow, August 2026, down 0.6%) |
| Location | About 6 miles west of Plant City and 7 miles northeast of Brandon |
| Main roads | US 92, with I-4 nearby |
| ZIP code | 33527 (about 31.4 square miles; 16,259 residents in 2020) |
| Schools | Hillsborough County Public Schools, including Strawberry Crest High School (opened 2011) |
Where Dover is
Dover sits between Brandon and Plant City in eastern Hillsborough County, along US 92 with I-4 close by. It is a census-designated place, not a city, so Hillsborough County provides local government, zoning and permitting.
The name covers two very different areas. The Dover census-designated place is small: 2.64 square miles and 3,266 residents at the 2020 Census. The Dover ZIP code, 33527, is much larger at about 31.4 square miles, with 16,259 residents in 2020. Most listings with a Dover address are in the wider ZIP area rather than the small census-designated place.
Homes and prices in Dover
Zillow's typical Dover home value was $427,575 in August 2026, down 0.6% on the year. That is higher than nearby Plant City ($340,391) and Valrico ($414,955). In ZIP 33527 about 77% of homes are owner-occupied and about 69% of housing units are single-family.
Across the Tampa metro in August 2026, homes took a typical 70 days to go pending and 31.2% of listings had a price cut, so there is room to negotiate. At the Freddie Mac average of 7.03% (week of September 24, 2026), principal and interest on $427,575 is about $2,568 a month with 10% down and $2,283 with 20% down, before tax, insurance and any HOA or CDD.
Across a ZIP of more than 31 square miles, the typical value hides a wide range. Compare a home with recent closed sales of similar lot size and age, not the area average.
Commuting from Dover
Dover's position is its main draw. Plant City is about 6 miles east and Brandon about 7 miles southwest, and I-4 links the area to Tampa and Lakeland. We do not quote drive times because they change with traffic and your exact location. Drive your route at your real commute hours, and note how far the home is from the nearest I-4 interchange and US 92.
Schools
Dover is served by Hillsborough County Public Schools. Schools in the area include Bailey Elementary, Dover Elementary and Strawberry Crest High School, which opened in 2011 as Dover's first high school and offers the International Baccalaureate program. Attendance zones follow addresses, not the Dover name, so check the district's boundary tool for the specific home.
What to check before you buy in Dover
- County services. As an unincorporated area, Dover relies on Hillsborough County. Ask who provides water, sewer and trash for the parcel. See Hillsborough County property tax.
- Well and septic. On acreage and older lots, ask whether the home uses a private well or septic system and request records.
- Zoning and neighbors. Check the county zoning of the parcel and nearby land, especially if you want livestock, a workshop or a second structure, or if the home borders farmland.
- CDD and HOA. Newer subdivisions may have CDD assessments. Read the current tax bill.
- Flood zone. Check the flood map and drainage for the lot.
Compare Dover with nearby areas using the Plant City ZIP code guide and is Plant City a good place to live.
Common questions
Is Dover, FL a city?+
No. Dover is an unincorporated census-designated place in Hillsborough County, so the county provides local government, zoning and permitting. The census-designated place had 3,266 residents in 2020, while the wider Dover ZIP code, 33527, had 16,259. Ask the county which services apply to a specific parcel.
How much are homes in Dover, FL?+
Zillow's typical Dover home value was $427,575 in August 2026, down 0.6% from a year earlier. That is above Plant City's $340,391 and Valrico's $414,955. Prices vary widely across the large 33527 ZIP, so compare similar homes. Across the Tampa metro, 31.2% of listings had a price cut in August 2026.
Is Dover more expensive than Plant City?+
Yes, on Zillow's typical values. Dover was at $427,575 in August 2026, about $87,000 above Plant City's $340,391. Plant City's own ZIPs ranged from $281,273 in 33563 to $396,377 in 33565. Compare individual homes on lot size, age and condition rather than area averages.
Where is Dover, FL located?+
Dover is in eastern Hillsborough County, about 6 miles west of Plant City and 7 miles northeast of Brandon. It is reached by US 92, with I-4 nearby, which connects the area to Tampa and Lakeland. The census-designated place itself covers 2.64 square miles.
What high school serves Dover, FL?+
Strawberry Crest High School opened in 2011 as Dover's first high school and offers the International Baccalaureate program. School assignment depends on the address, so check the Hillsborough County Public Schools boundary tool for the specific home before you buy.