Forest/Ridgewood
Homes for Sale in Davenport, FL
All 1,811 homes for sale in Davenport, FL · median $385,000 · 738 homes for sale in 33837 · Polk County homes for sale
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As of November 2026, the MLS records 7 closed sales in Forest/Ridgewood in Davenport, FL since 2021, the most recent in March 2026. Across Davenport as a whole, 2,534 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $355,000, 77 median days on market, with 1,709 homes for sale today. At that median and Polk County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.19 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,750 ($5,070 with the full homestead exemption).

Price here is driven by the homes themselves, not by amenities. With nothing identified from current MLS listings in the way of community features, what you pay reflects square footage, condition, and lot - and these are large homes, a median around 3,056 square feet. Built between 1992 and 2019 with a median build year of 1997, the stock skews toward established construction, so updates and renovation state will separate one listing from the next more than anything else.
Right now there are zero active listings against 171 homes, so this is a thin, closely held market. For a seller, that scarcity means a well-prepared home faces little direct competition when it does come up. For a buyer, patience and readiness matter more than speed-shopping - you may be waiting for the right door to open rather than choosing among several. With a homestead share just over half, a meaningful portion of these are owner-occupied rather than churning rentals.
Figures in this note are as of October 26, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside FOREST/RIDGEWOOD right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Forest/Ridgewood is a small, established pocket of large homes in Davenport, Polk County, where the draw is interior space and setting rather than built-in community amenities. With no active listings at this snapshot, it trades quietly and infrequently.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 12 homes in FOREST/RIDGEWOOD that have changed hands since 2017, built between 1992 and 2014 (median 1999), with a median living area of about 2,597 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 3-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Forest/Ridgewood is best for.
Best for
- Buying for interior space and a settled, established setting
- Buyers who can be patient and ready when a rare listing appears
- Buying to hold and occupy rather than flip quickly
Probably not for
- Needing community amenities like a pool, gym, or clubhouse
- Wanting to shop several active listings and close fast
- Seeking turnkey new construction with modern systems already in place
The market around Forest/Ridgewood
Forest/Ridgewood is a small community — 7 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33837, 882 homes are on the market and 25% are under contract — a steady corner of Davenport.
Across Polk County, 5,189 homes are active and 1,757 pending (25% under contract).
Homes here are single family residence.
In ZIP 33837 (Davenport), 68 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $357K ($177/sq ft), down 3.7% year over year, with a median 76 days on market. Right now 1 active listings. See the live ZIP 33837 housing market and the Polk County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Forest/Ridgewood specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Schools
- Polk County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Polk County Public Schools (verify by address) · Public
- Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high · By address
- Magnet and choice options may apply · Choice
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Forest/Ridgewood listings and can change; always confirm with Polk County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Forest/Ridgewood address.
The Forest/Ridgewood buying strategy.
If we were buying in Forest/Ridgewood today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Forest/Ridgewood.
Space over amenities
The defining trait here is size. A median living area around 3,056 square feet is substantial, and with no amenity package to lean on, the value proposition is square footage and the home's own condition. Expect a wide spread between a tired, original-finish house and one that's been reworked - condition, not a price band, is what you'll be underwriting.
The build range runs 1992 to 2019, but the median year built of 1997 tells you the bulk of this inventory is not new. That's a benefit for buyers who want mature lots and settled construction, and a to-do list item for anyone who wants systems and finishes already modernized. Davenport's position in Polk County puts you outside the densest metro cores, which is part of the trade: more house, quieter setting, fewer walk-to amenities.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Forest/Ridgewood. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A market with zero active listings and only 171 homes rewards relationships and timing over browsing a feed. We track what's likely to come available, we price condition honestly in a community where condition is the whole story, and we'll tell you plainly when a given house isn't worth its asking given the work it needs.
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| Location | Davenport, Polk County, FL · ZIP 33837 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 171 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1992–2019 (median 1997) |
| Typical living area | 3,056 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 56% |
| Zoned public schools | Polk County Public Schools (verify by address); Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high; Magnet and choice options may apply |
Data as of August 2, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2021 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Forest/Ridgewood key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/forest-ridgewood-davenport, data as of August 2, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in FOREST/RIDGEWOOD, Davenport
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period November 2026 through November 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 25, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (community parcel extract) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2021 (7 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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