Is Davenport, FL 33897 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Davenport is a buyer’s market. With about 8.6 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
More competitive than 5% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #610 of 796 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Davenport housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 6% of homes in Davenport, FL 33897 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 84 days and there were 8.6 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 160 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (7% then), homes sold more slowly (71 days then) and the median sale price fell 1% to $365,842. Overall, Davenport is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Polk County, homes here sell more slowly than in 72% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 90%. On our competition score, Davenport ranks #610 of 796 FL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 12 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at River Ranch 33867 (0% sold over asking) or Lakeland 33812 (2% sold over asking), while Eagle Lake 33839 (31% sold over asking) and Lake Wales 33853 (25% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Auburndale 33823Balanced $185 /sq ftBabson Park 33827Balanced $216 /sq ftBartow 33830Seller’s market $178 /sq ftDavenport 33837Balanced $183 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Davenport nearby
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Questions about Davenport real estate
Is Davenport a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 8.6 months of supply in Davenport, FL 33897 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Davenport?
The typical home went under contract in 84 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Davenport sell over asking?
6% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.4% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Davenport?
About 0.73% of a home’s value a year in Polk County, or roughly $2,920 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Davenport?
The median sale price was $365,842 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $190 per square foot.
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