How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Davis Islands, Tampa
Buying here? See Davis Islands homes for sale and the Davis Islands community guide (Tampa).
In Davis Islands, recent sales run a median of about $1.21M ($576/sq ft), typically closing in about 121 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong Davis Islands agent from an average one.
Davis Islands recorded 51 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $1.21M, averaging 121 days on market — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers what makes a great Davis Islands real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current Davis Islands market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the Davis Islands neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
What makes a great real estate agent in Davis Islands
The best Davis Islands agents share four things: local sales experience (they’ve actually closed deals here), pricing accuracy built on real comps, marketing that reaches the right buyers, and negotiation that protects your money. In Davis Islands, homes can take time to sell (a median of 121 days on market), so marketing reach and negotiation make the difference.
That local nuance is why a Davis Islands specialist beats a generalist: they know the streets, the HOAs, the school zones, and what buyers here will and won’t pay for.
Recent market activity in Davis Islands
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for Davis Islands (from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-30):
Market read: Seller's Market. Use these numbers to pressure-test any agent you interview — a true local will know them cold.
Recent sales in Davis Islands
Real homes recently closed in Davis Islands — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 62 Adalia Avenue | 4 bd / 3.5 ba · 3,236 sqft · closed 2026-08-31 | $7.10M |
| 441 Lucerne Avenue | 4 bd / 4.5 ba · 5,157 sqft · closed 2026-08-28 | $1.54M |
| 113 Huron Avenue | 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,390 sqft · closed 2026-08-24 | $800,000 |
| 43 Aegean Avenue | 3 bd / 3 ba · 2,266 sqft · closed 2026-08-18 | $885,000 |
| 471 W Davis Boulevard | 4 bd / 3 ba · 2,949 sqft · closed 2026-08-17 | $1.70M |
| 567 Riviera Drive | 4 bd / 4.5 ba · 5,356 sqft · closed 2026-08-05 | $4.90M |
Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. Recent closed sales shown for market context.
Where Davis Islands sales actually landed, 2024–2026
Of the 19 recorded Davis Islands closings since 2024, half landed between $1,061,000 and $3,122,500 (the middle two quartiles); the lowest recorded sale was $480,000 and the highest $14,000,000. If your home sits outside the middle band, the reason usually shows up in the size table below before it shows up in condition.
| Sold price band | Share of closings | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Under $750,000 | 1 (5%) | |
| $750,000 – $2,066,667 | 9 (47%) | |
| $2,066,667 – $3,383,333 | 4 (21%) | |
| $3,383,333 – $4,700,000 | 3 (16%) | |
| None and up | 2 (11%) |
What homes of your size have sold for in Davis Islands
The same recorded closings, split into thirds by living area. Find the row your home falls in: the $/sqft figure times your square footage is the recorded-sales bracket for homes like yours here — a starting range from real closings, not a valuation of your specific property. Larger homes here have been selling at a higher price per square foot than smaller ones ($729 vs $423) — less common, and usually a sign of newer or upgraded product at the top of the range.
| Size group | Median $/sqft | Median sold | Sold range | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smaller homes 1,192–2,156 sq ft | $423 | $855,000 | $480,000 – $1,150,000 | 6 |
| Mid-size homes 2,492–3,460 sq ft | $622 | $1,920,000 | $1,225,000 – $2,395,000 | 6 |
| Larger homes 3,906–6,363 sq ft | $729 | $4,250,000 | $2,325,000 – $14,000,000 | 7 |
How Davis Islands compares to its neighbors
Pricing a home means knowing the alternatives buyers are weighing. The five nearest tracked communities, side by side:
| Community | Median | $/sq ft | DOM | Momentum Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Islands | $1.21M | $576 | 121 d | 71 |
| The Townhomes at Harbour Bay | $1.00M | $398 | – | 50 |
| Harbor Homes | $850,000 | $446 | 1 d | 54 |
| Harbour Place City Homes | $411,000 | $375 | 122 d | 46 |
| The Plaza Harbour Island | $1.21M | $605 | 41 d | 59 |
| Morrison Grove | $2.20M | $756 | 330 d | 50 |
Momentum Score is Momentum Realty’s proprietary 0-100 community market rating. Figures from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-30.
What is on the market in Davis Islands right now
From the live MLS feed as of 2026-09-03: 17 active listings (plus 12 pending) asking from $700,000 to $17,000,000, median $1,749,000; 8 of 17 have been on the market over 60 days (median 54 days so far); the homes listed or recently sold were built between 1925 and 2026 (median 1993), 13 of them new construction; 3 of 41 listed or recently sold homes report an HOA, median $300/mo; 25 state no HOA; 40 of 40 geocoded listed or recently sold homes sit inside a FEMA special flood hazard zone (A/V), which buyers’ lenders will price into insurance; median elevation 6 ft; the features listings here most often name are Airport/Runway, Golf Carts OK, Tennis Court(s), Dog Park, Pool and Park. For a seller this is the competition a buyer will tour alongside your home; for a buyer, the stale share is where negotiating room usually is. See the current Davis Islands listings →
Which way this market is moving
Active inventory across Hillsborough County has fallen over the past year (-9%). About 32% of county listings currently carry a price cut, which tells you how much negotiating room the average seller has already conceded. Davis Islands itself has appreciated about 0% over the period Momentum’s MLS data tracks — a community-level trend, not the county average. A strong local agent will reconcile these numbers with what is happening on your exact street before recommending a price.
What it costs to own in Davis Islands
On a median-priced Davis Islands home ($1.21M), property taxes at Hillsborough County’s typical millage of 15.7279 run roughly $18,276 a year with the homestead exemption applied — before any CDD or special-district charges, which vary by community.
The average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Hillsborough County is about $1,816 a year (April 2026 filings); private-market quotes differ, and a good agent will tell you which carriers are actually writing here.
Run the real numbers before you commit: what selling nets you, whether your Save Our Homes benefit moves with you, and rent vs buy in Hillsborough County.
At Davis Islands’s $1,212,000 median and Hillsborough County’s adopted 15.73 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $19,060 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $18,440 with the full Florida homestead exemption — a buyer’s first-year figure; a long-time owner’s Save Our Homes cap can be far lower, which is one reason resale taxes jump at closing. Municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county; see the Hillsborough County tax page.
Rents and the investor math
Typical asking rent across Hillsborough County sits near $2,016 a month (Zillow’s rent index). Rents are moving about -1.0% year over year. County-level yield math pencils to roughly a 6.36% cap rate on typical numbers, before expenses. Home prices run about 5.07x the county’s median household income, the affordability backdrop every buyer here negotiates inside. If you are weighing an investment purchase in Davis Islands, ask your agent for community-level rent comps rather than county averages — the spread between communities is wide.
Who is moving to Hillsborough County, and what they earn
The county lost a net 1,186 people in the latest IRS county-migration year. Households moving IN average $77,979 in income versus $72,366 for those moving out — movers arriving here earn more than those leaving, which shapes what sellers can ask and what buyers compete against. The biggest out-of-state feeder markets are NY, TX, NJ. Median household income in Hillsborough County has grown about 34% since 2018 ($75,011 now). Population is up about 8% over the same stretch. An agent who knows these flows can tell you which way demand in Davis Islands is actually pointing, not just where prices have been.
Sources: IRS SOI county-to-county migration; U.S. Census income and population estimates. County-level data for context; community demand varies within the county.
School context you can verify: the Hillsborough County school district earned a district grade of A from the Florida Department of Education (2025-26) and has held an A since 2026. Attendance zones vary by address, so confirm the zoned schools for any specific home with the district.
Roads, retail, schools and new construction change what homes in How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Davis Islands, Tampa are worth. Ask any agent you interview about the projects below — how they answer tells you whether they actually work this area. Last updated August 2026.
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.
Why it matters Adds 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 site is about 1 mile north of Davis Islands.
Source: Florida YIMBY ›A new Interstate 75 interchange is being planned to improve access for the Parrish area, primarily located in Hillsborough County and connecting to Manatee County through a possible Fort Hamer Road extension. The project is in the planning phase.
Why it matters Plans a new interstate interchange that would expand road capacity and connectivity for a growing area, potentially shaping future development patterns along the corridor. The project is about 23 miles south of Davis Islands, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: Tampa Bay Times ›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.
Why it matters Adds 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 6 miles north of Davis Islands, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: City of 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.
Why it matters Introduces 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 5 miles northeast of Davis Islands, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: Bay News 9 ›Full How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Davis Islands, Tampa news timeline & guide ›
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown; details and timelines can change. General observation, not investment advice.
22 for sale · 9 pending — the inventory any agent you interview should already know street by street.
See every 2 listing, with full data ›
Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Listings shown as of 2026-09-19; prices and availability change.
If you’re buying in Davis Islands
Come pre-approved, not pre-qualified, and be ready to move within days of a new listing. In a market like Davis Islands’s, your agent’s job is speed and terms: escalation strategy, appraisal-gap planning, and knowing which contingencies you can safely keep. Ask any agent you interview how their last three Davis Islands buyers won.
If you’re selling in Davis Islands
You have leverage, but overpricing still kills momentum — homes that sit past the median days on market start fielding lowball offers. Price at the data, prep properly, and make buyers compete in week one. Your listing agent’s first-week marketing plan matters more than their commission number.
Questions to ask before you hire a Davis Islands agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near Davis Islands in the last year — the community recorded 51?
- How would you price my home against the $576 per square foot Davis Islands closings have averaged — and the size-band table above?
- Homes here have been taking about 121 days to go under contract — what is your plan for the first two weeks?
- With about 3.8 months of supply in Davis Islands, is this a market where you would advise me to negotiate or hold firm?
- How and how often will you communicate with me?
- Can you share recent client references?
Why community expertise matters in Davis Islands
Inside Davis Islands itself, recorded closings have run from $423 per square foot on the smaller homes to $729 on the larger ones — a gap of 42% that a community average hides. An agent who prices from the size table above, not the headline median, is the difference between a home that lingers and one that sells for more, faster.
Top listing agents vs. buyer’s agents in Davis Islands
If you’re selling in Davis Islands, a top listing agent’s pricing, staging, and marketing are what win top dollar — the same skills behind a strong home sale. If you’re buying, a sharp buyer’s agent protects you in negotiation and inspections. The best Davis Islands Realtors do both well; ask any agent you interview which side they’re strongest on and how they’d handle yours.
Looking for a luxury real estate agent in Davis Islands?
At a median around $1.21M, Davis Islands is a higher-end market. The best luxury agents bring professional photography, marketing aimed at qualified buyers, discretion, and real negotiation experience on premium homes — make sure yours has actually closed at your price point here.
Momentum’s record in Davis Islands
Momentum Realty is a Northeast Florida brokerage; we do not list homes in TAMPA ourselves. When you ask us for an agent here we match you with a vetted local agent from our referral network — one whose own closed sales are in TAMPA — and we only get paid if you close, so the match has to be right. The market numbers on this page are what we would check that agent against.
Meet your local expert
Brittany co-founded Momentum Realty, a RealTrends 500 brokerage (ranked #440 in the U.S.) with 320+ agents and $3.5B+ in closed sales across Florida. Tell her what you’re looking for and she’ll connect you with the right local Momentum specialist — and make sure you’re taken care of from first call to closing.
“I have now worked with Brittany and the Brooks Group / Momentum Realty to both buy and sell a property over the past 3 years. I had an outstanding experience.” — A. Lloyd, Zillow
Related Davis Islands resources
- Homes for sale & Davis Islands neighborhood guide
- Hillsborough County real estate market
- Sell your Davis Islands home with a local expert
- Hillsborough County homestead exemption
Common questions
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Market figures are aggregates from Momentum Realty’s MLS data for Davis Islands, as of 2026-08-30, and will change over time. This is general guidance on how to choose an agent, not a ranking or endorsement of any individual. Equal Housing Opportunity.