Neighborhood · Orlando, Florida
Dover Shores West
Established east-side living minutes from downtown
5
Homes for sale
$499,000
Median list price
$284
Avg price / sqft
186
Median days on market
Dover Shores West sits just southeast of downtown Orlando, an established neighborhood where mature trees and mid-century streets put you six minutes from the city core and eighteen from Orlando International Airport. It's a genuinely central location — Universal is about 19 minutes out, Walt Disney World roughly 32 — that still feels residential rather than tourist-adjacent. Buyers drawn to the area often compare it against nearby Orlando communities like Metro West and Laureate Park before deciding the shorter downtown commute wins.
The market here is small and patient. There are just five active listings with a median list price of $499,000, and homes are taking a median of 184 days to sell — so sellers who price ahead of the market sit, while realistic ones capture about 97% of asking. If you're weighing options across Orlando homes for sale, this is a pocket where a prepared buyer has room to negotiate rather than compete.
Dover Shores West is a community in Orlando, Florida.
Quick facts
$319,900 – $720K price range
1,658 sqft median home
$3,150/mo median rent
28 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Dover Shores West
$405,000$415,000
1519 CATALPA LANE, ORLANDO
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,658 sqft
$499,000$509,000
909 MARABON AVENUE, ORLANDO
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,560 sqft
$615,000$629,900
1213 CORBETT LANE, ORLANDO
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,054 sqft
$720,000$740,000
1245 CATALPA LANE, ORLANDO
7 bd · 5 ba · 2,964 sqft
$319,900$325,000
1406 CONWAY ROAD, ORLANDO
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,026 sqft
Every active listing inside the Dover Shores West boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Dover Shores West market
28
Sold, last 12 months
$490,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
21 days
Median time to sell
Dover Shores West vs Orlando
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 15.6% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Dover Shores West boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Dover Shores West is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Dover Shores West home
≈ $3,308/mo
$499,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$3,150/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
1,007
Median age
43
Median income
$98,114
Median home value
$399,055
Beyond the listings
Living in Dover Shores West
Appearance oriented
Top 2% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Food & Drink
Top 3% in the U.S.Sweet Treats
This population has a sweet tooth, and they're looking for treats to satisfy their sugar craving, including candy, cupcakes and flavorful toppings.
Food & Drink
Top 10% in the U.S.Ingredient Attentive
These folks are conscious about what they eat. They're looking for ingredients that not only taste great, but also have great nutritional benefits.
Appearance oriented
Top 18% in the U.S.All About Hair
Passionate about all things hair, this population is talking about hair tutorials or the hottest celebrity blowout.
Emotional
Top 20% in the U.S.Awestruck
Great things are meant to be shared, and this population is eager to show others what they find to be amazing, beautiful and exciting.
Hobbies & Interests
Handcrafted
The only thing more beautiful than handmade decor? The hands that made it. This population appreciates the time and care put into one-of-a-kind pieces.
Straight answers
Dover Shores West FAQs
Is Dover Shores West a good place to live?+
It's an established east-side Orlando neighborhood built around location — downtown is about 6 minutes away and MCO airport around 18. Homes are assigned to William R Boone High, Howard Middle, and Hillcrest Elementary, and the area appeals to buyers who want central access without the theme-park traffic of the tourist corridor.
Is Dover Shores West expensive?+
It sits in the mid-range for Orlando, with a median list price of $499,000 and an average of $284 per square foot. Active listings currently run from $319,900 up to $720,000, so there's meaningful spread depending on size and condition compared to pricier areas like Eagle Creek.
What do homes cost in Dover Shores West?+
Over the last 12 months, 27 homes sold at a median price of $475,000, while the current median list price is $499,000. With a median home size around 1,658 sqft and $284 per square foot, most of the inventory is comfortably sized single-family housing.
How is the market right now?+
It's a slow, buyer-friendly market with only 5 active listings and a median 184 days on market. Sellers are averaging about 97% of asking price, which tells you that well-priced homes still close but there's real room to negotiate.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no reported median HOA for the neighborhood, which is common for an established area of individual homes. The median annual property tax runs about $5,623, and if you're considering renting instead, the median rent is around $3,150 a month.
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