2605 RED FERN DRIVE, DOVER, FL 33527
What's special
ASSUMABLE VA LOAN – 2.25% INTEREST RATE! FORMER MODEL HOME WITH TUSCAN-INSPIRED ELEGANCE, BRAND-NEW 2026 ROOF, 2025 HVAC UNITS, PRIVATE POOL, OUTDOOR KITCHEN, 5 BEDROOMS, 3-CAR GARAGE & RESORT-STYLE BACKYARD! Welcome to this beautifully appointed residence in the desirable Fern Grove community, offering NO CDD FEES, VERY LOW HOA FEES, highly rated schools, and valuable recent updates including a brand-new roof installed in 2026 and both HVAC units replaced in 2025. A striking stone exterior and 8-foot leaded-glass front door create an impressive first impression, opening to a dramatic two-story foyer with soaring ceilings, crown molding, and elegant finishes throughout. The open kitchen, family room, and breakfast nook provide a welcoming gathering space, with the kitchen featuring granite countertops, a breakfast bar, 42-inch staggered wood cabinetry with crown molding, and a stylish, functional layout. Formal living and dining areas add versatility for entertaining, while classic ceramic tile extends throughout the entire lower level. A spacious downstairs bedroom suite offers flexibility for guests, family members, or a private retreat. Upstairs, the generous primary suite features a spacious bathroom and an impressive approximately 119-SQUARE-FOOT WALK-IN CLOSET offering abundant storage. Three additional bedrooms, with 3 full bathrooms, and a conveniently located laundry room complete the second level. French doors open to the lanai and a beautifully designed private backyard ideal for entertaining and outdoor enjoyment. The inviting pool features a PebbleTec-style surface, stone-paver decking, and a child safety fence for added peace of mind. The outdoor kitchen is equipped with a sink and cabinetry, while a nearby firepit creates the perfect setting for relaxing evenings and gatherings with family and friends. A vinyl privacy fence surrounds the backyard, enhancing the secluded feel of this outdoor oasis. Ideally situated in Fern Grove, this home is just minutes from I-4, I-75, the Selmon Expressway, MacDill AFB, shopping, dining, entertainment, hospitals, beaches, theme parks, and everything the Tampa Bay area has to offer.
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Originating MLS: Sarasota - ManateeTravel times
Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Jennifer Kenna 941-253-3003,
EXP REALTY, LLC 941-462-3321,
Bethany Midkiff 813-389-6760,
EXP REALTY LLC
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Breakfast Room Separate, Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Second
- Area: 345.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x19.2
Bedroom 1
- Features: Coat Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 161.66 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.8x13.7
Bedroom 2
- Features: Dual Closets
- Level: Second
- Area: 171.1 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.8x14.5
Bedroom 3
- Features: Coat Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 147.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.3x12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Coat Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 138.88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.2x12.4
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 114 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.4x10
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 165.3 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.4x14.5
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 235.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x19.6
Office
- Level: First
- Area: 133.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.1x12
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
- Doors: French Doors, Outdoor Kitchen
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,852
- Total interior livable area: 2,792 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Irrigation System, Outdoor Kitchen
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 8,250 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 75.0 x 110.0
Details
- Additional structures: Outdoor Kitchen
- Parcel number: U0430219G200000000002.0
- Zoning: PD
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Stone, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2008
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Deed Restrictions, Sidewalks
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: FERN GROVE
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Reserve Fund, Manager
- HOA fee: $65 monthly
- HOA name: UNIVERSITY PROPERTIES, INC/DONNA COLLINS
- HOA phone: 813-980-1000
Location
- Region: Dover
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $224/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $462,461
- Annual tax amount: $6,082
- Date on market: 8/20/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 61 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2026 | Price change | $624,900-2.2%$224/sqft |
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| 9/20/2026 | Price change | $639,000-1.7%$229/sqft |
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| 8/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $650,000+97%$233/sqft |
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| 7/31/2013 | Sold | $329,900$118/sqft |
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| 6/13/2013 | Price change | $329,900-2.9%$118/sqft |
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| 5/7/2013 | Listed for sale | $339,900-1.5%$122/sqft |
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| 3/25/2013 | Listing removed | $345,000$124/sqft |
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| 3/23/2013 | Price change | $345,000-4.1%$124/sqft |
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| 2/16/2013 | Price change | $359,900+2.9%$129/sqft |
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| 12/4/2012 | Price change | $349,900-3.5%$125/sqft |
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| 11/19/2012 | Listed for sale | $362,499+27.2%$130/sqft |
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| 3/5/2010 | Sold | $284,900$102/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,083 +8.2% | $321,216 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $5,624 +3.4% | $312,163 +3% |
| 2023 | $5,440 +4.2% | $303,071 +3% |
| 2022 | $5,220 +1.3% | $294,244 +3% |
| 2021 | $5,155 +2% | $285,674 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $5,055 +2.5% | $281,730 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $4,931 | $275,396 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $4,931 +1.2% | $270,261 -4% |
| 2017 | $4,873 +1.2% | $281,376 +8.5% |
| 2016 | $4,815 +0.9% | $259,258 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $4,772 -8.6% | $257,456 +8.9% |
| 2014 | $5,219 | $236,473 +46.8% |
| 2013 | $5,219 +75% | $161,136 +1.7% |
| 2012 | $2,983 -5% | $158,442 -4.5% |
| 2011 | $3,141 -25.7% | $165,987 -3.1% |
| 2010 | $4,228 -3.2% | $171,342 -12.8% |
| 2009 | $4,367 +395.9% | $196,404 -7.7% |
| 2008 | $881 | $212,790 |
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