Davenport FL Housing Market Update — May 2026

The Davenport FL housing market in May 2026 has a median home price of $385,000, with homes spending an average of 38 days on market. Year-over-year appreciation is running at 8.4%, making Davenport one of the fastest-appreciating ZIP codes in Polk County and a continued favorite for short-term rental investors who want exposure to the Disney/ChampionsGate corridor without the price tag of Windermere or Winter Garden.

Active inventory rose 11% from April to May, with 612 single-family homes currently listed across the 33837 and 33896 ZIP codes. Closed sales held flat month-over-month at 184 transactions, and the sale-to-list price ratio sits at 97.2% — meaning buyers are still negotiating modest concessions, but well-priced sellers are not sitting on the market.

Davenport FL Median Price by Property Type

Single-family homes lead the Davenport market at a $385,000 median. Townhomes are pricing around $290,000, and short-term-rental-eligible homes inside resort communities such as ChampionsGate, Solterra Resort, and Windsor Island Resort are commanding $450,000–$650,000 depending on bedroom count and pool features. Pool homes carry an average $42,000 premium over comparable non-pool homes.

Inventory and Days on Market in Davenport

Months of supply rose to 4.1 in May, up from 3.6 in April — a healthy shift toward a balanced market after several years of tight seller's-market conditions. Days on market climbed from 35 to 38, but turnkey homes priced correctly are still going under contract within 14 days. Stale inventory (60+ days on market) is clustered in two segments: vacation-rental homes priced above $700,000, and older single-family homes east of US-27 needing significant updates.

Where Buyers Are Spending Money in Davenport FL

The 33896 ZIP code — which includes ChampionsGate and Reunion — is the most active sub-market, accounting for 47% of all closed sales in May 2026. ChampionsGate's resort-zoning makes it the top destination for short-term rental investors. The 33837 ZIP code, anchored by older Davenport and Posner Park, offers the best entry-point pricing for first-time owner-occupant buyers, with many homes transacting between $295,000 and $350,000.

Notable Davenport communities tracking above the city median:

• Solterra Resort: median $510,000, 11% year-over-year appreciation
• Windsor Island Resort: median $585,000, 9.5% year-over-year appreciation
• ChampionsGate (Country Club Village): median $475,000, 8.8% year-over-year appreciation
• Bella Trae at ChampionsGate: median $395,000, 7.9% year-over-year appreciation
• Reunion Resort: median $625,000, 6.2% year-over-year appreciation

Schools and Buyer Demand

Davenport falls under Polk County Public Schools. Davenport School of the Arts (K–8) carries an A rating on GreatSchools, while Ridge Community High School is rated B. School-zoned demand is a smaller pricing factor in Davenport than in Windermere or Winter Garden — most Davenport buyers are investors or relocators prioritizing price-per-square-foot and proximity to Disney (typically 20–25 minutes to Magic Kingdom from ChampionsGate).

Davenport Rental Rates and Investor ROI

Long-term rental rates in Davenport now average $2,350/month for a 3-bedroom home and $2,750/month for a 4-bedroom. Short-term rental gross revenue inside resort-zoned communities is running $55,000–$95,000 per year for 4–6 bedroom homes with pools, depending on professional management and seasonality. Cap rates for long-term rentals are landing near 5.6%, and short-term rental cash-on-cash returns in well-managed homes are still hitting 7–9% in 2026.

Davenport Market Outlook for the Rest of 2026

Inventory is expected to keep rising modestly through the summer as new construction in the ChampionsGate and Posner Park corridors delivers. Expect price appreciation to moderate to 5–7% by year-end as supply normalizes. Mortgage rates remain the variable to watch — every 50-basis-point move materially shifts buyer purchasing power in this price band, where most transactions are financed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Davenport FL right now?

The median home price in Davenport FL in May 2026 is $385,000 for a single-family home. Townhomes median around $290,000, and short-term-rental-zoned homes inside resort communities range from $450,000 to $650,000.

Is Davenport FL a good place to buy a rental property in 2026?

Yes. Davenport remains one of the strongest short-term rental markets in Central Florida due to its 20–25 minute drive to Disney and the resort-zoning available in ChampionsGate, Solterra, Windsor Island, and Reunion. Short-term rental cash-on-cash returns in well-managed homes are running 7–9% in 2026.

How long do homes stay on the market in Davenport FL?

The average days on market in Davenport FL in May 2026 is 38. Well-priced turnkey homes typically go under contract within 14 days; stale inventory tends to be older homes needing renovation or vacation-rental homes priced above $700,000.

Is Davenport FL still appreciating in 2026?

Yes. Year-over-year price appreciation in Davenport is running at 8.4% as of May 2026, among the highest in Polk County. We expect appreciation to moderate to 5–7% by year-end as new construction adds supply.

What ZIP codes are best for investors in Davenport FL?

The 33896 ZIP code is the strongest investor sub-market because it includes ChampionsGate and Reunion, where short-term rentals are zoned and permitted. The 33837 ZIP code offers better entry-point pricing for long-term rentals and owner-occupant buyers.

Rebecca Redman-Hamaoui is the broker and owner of Bella Trae Realty, specializing in residential real estate sales and property management across Winter Garden, Windermere, Clermont, Davenport, and Kissimmee. Contact Bella Trae Realty at bellatraerealty.com for expert guidance.