Moving to Davenport, Florida: The 2026 Data Guide
Davenport is in Polk County, Florida (ZIP codes 33896, 33897, 33837). Not Davenport, Iowa. · Homes for sale in Davenport · Polk County
As of 2026-09-06, the median home sold in Davenport, Florida over the last 12 months went for $358,000 (1,258 closings across 234 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $182 per square foot for a median 2,000-sq-ft home built around 2016. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 30 days, and with 5,347 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 51.0 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 97% of their original asking price. That median is 11% below the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.
What your budget buys in Davenport
Three price points from 138 recent Davenport closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:
- Around $315,000: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 2-bath home of about 1,855 sq ft, built around 2005 (21 sales).
- Around $358,000: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 1,914 sq ft, built around 2017 (45 sales).
- Around $530,000: the typical sale in this band was a 6-bed, 5-bath home of about 3,291 sq ft, built around 2017 (11 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in Davenport
Take the median $358,000 home with 20% down at today’s 6.71% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $1,850/month. Polk County’s typical total millage is 16.19 mills, so after the $50,000 homestead exemption the property tax is roughly $4,986/year ($415/month) for a new owner — the seller’s capped bill on the listing will be lower and is not your number. Citizens Property Insurance’s average premium in Polk County is about $1,931/year; private-market quotes vary with roof age and wind mitigation. 75% of current Davenport listings carry an HOA, with a median of $90/month where one applies. All in, budget on the order of $2,516/month to own the median Davenport home including a typical HOA.
For the full worksheet — taxes by scenario, the homestead exemption, and how the Save Our Homes cap works after year one — see the Polk County property tax guide and our home insurance by county map.
Where people are buying: Davenport’s most active communities
The communities with the most closings in the last 12 months, with each one’s median sale and how long its current listings have been on the market. Every name links to that community’s own guide with live listings.
| Community | Sales (12 mo) | Median | Days listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wynnstone | 166 | $382,995 | 21 |
| Geneva Landings | 61 | $358,305 | 4 |
| Brentwood Townhomes | 48 | $291,995 | 10 |
| Danbury at Ridgewood Lakes | 45 | $305,000 | 30 |
| Hartford Terrace | 43 | $391,290 | 11 |
| Windsor Island Residence Ph 2B | 43 | $550,000 | 116 |
| Brentwood Townhomes | 29 | $125,000 | 52 |
| Solana Resort | 25 | $387,500 | 70 |
Davenport by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 33896 (72 sales, median $395,000), 33897 (16 sales, median $365,500), 33837 (15 sales, median $324,000), 32206 (12 sales, median $120,000).
What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes
Of the last 12 months of sales, 74% were single-family homes, 19% townhomes or villas, and 6% condos. New construction accounted for 47% of closings, led by Wynnstone, Geneva Landings, Brentwood Townhomes, Danbury at Ridgewood Lakes, Hartford Terrace. The housing stock skews newer: 52% of homes sold were built in 2015 or later and 9% before 1980.
Getting around from Davenport
Measured from the center of Davenport’s recent sales: Orlando International Airport (MCO) is about 24 miles; Lakeland is about 24 miles; Downtown Orlando is about 25 miles; Downtown Tampa is about 54 miles. Distances are straight-line; drive times depend on the corridor and time of day.
Schools, taxes, and insurance: where to verify
School assignments change; check the Polk County school grades page for the district’s current grades, and confirm zoning for a specific address directly with the district. Property tax figures on this page use Polk County’s typical millage of 16.19; municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county. Insurance uses Citizens’ Polk County average of $1,931/year; a wind-mitigation inspection and roof age can move a private quote a long way in either direction.
Davenport: the case for and against
What works in Davenport’s favor
- prices run 11% below the statewide median in our coverage
- homes move quickly (median 30 days listed), so well-priced homes get competition
- about 51.0 months of supply gives buyers room to negotiate
- 47% of sales are new construction, so builder incentives and warranties are part of the market
- insurance is comparatively manageable here (Citizens average $1,931/year)
- no state income tax, and Florida’s Save Our Homes cap limits assessment growth once you homestead
What to plan for
- 75% of listings carry an HOA (median $90/month)
- property taxes reset to your purchase price, so never budget off the seller’s bill
Your Davenport relocation toolkit
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Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in Davenport communities over the trailing 12 months (community snapshots as of their last refresh; price-band examples from the most recent closings on file); tax and insurance figures are Polk County data. Estimates, not guarantees; verify before relying on them. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.