The city of Davenport in Polk County is 36 miles southeast of Orlando. In the 1880s, the land where Davenport is today was nestled within the Central Florida Highlands and was scattered flatlands and gently rolling hills. Stretching north and south of the I4 highway and positioned between major roadways I92 and Highway 27, this formerly sleepy little town is now a beacon of growth. Nearby theme parks delight residents and visitors, and prolific shopping opportunities are available to suit every budget. Ample dining venues and everyday conveniences can be found around the ChampionsGate as well as throughout the Davenport area. Local parks and annual festivals ensure homeowners can enjoy an old-time feeling of community in their hometown.
For many years Davenport thrived as a quiet little town in Central Florida. While suburban areas around Orlando and Tampa grew remarkably, the corridor west of the Disney remained mostly untouched. Recently this has changed as home buyers are attracted to the convenience of having Orlando and Tampa career opportunities in reach and the economic value of property in the area. With a great central location, smart, modern local development, and a wide range of real estate offerings, Davenport has become a popular Central Florida real estate source.
Homes for sale in Davenport include a small number of historic homes, but the majority of homes are more recently developed contemporary homes constructed within self-contained communities. Most newer homes contain at least three bedrooms, although four, five, six, and more are not uncommon. Many subdivisions offer generous lot sizes and popular neighborhood amenities. A wide variety of residential communities are available within Davenport. Small starter homes, luxurious custom styles, private gated communities, active adult neighborhoods, and even communities designed to appeal to the vacation home seeker all can be found thanks to the recent growth of the area. Modern features like private owners’ suites, walk-in showers, dine-in kitchens, and professional landscaping are the norm. These neighborhoods offer amenities such as secured entrances, water access, community clubhouses, swimming pools, and on-site playgrounds.
Life in Davenport today is still noted for its escape from the hustle and bustle found elsewhere. Annual events are plentiful, and there are year-round festivals to appeal to a variety of ages and interests, including a 4th of July event with food trucks, bounce houses, live music, and of course fireworks. The new Davenport Community Center has a fitness center, large banquet hall, refreshment bar, and indoor sports courts. Local parks like Jamestown Park and Lake Play offer playgrounds, picnic pavilions, basketball facilities, and fishing. Market Square Park hosts a weekly Farmers and Artisans Market. Posner Park Mall is a local retail and dining venue and includes the luxurious Cinepolis Cinema to watch new release movies in style. ChampionsGate provides a burgeoning retail mecca. Many familiar restaurant chains are represented in Davenport, providing a wide selection of popular established venues for an elegant sit-down dinner, a relaxed meal out, or a fun night on the town. The area is rich with lush golf courses designed by famous golf architects and well-known golf legends, and day spas ready to pamper.
Davenport’s surrounding area is convenient to all Central Florida Attractions. With all of the Disney Parks and Resorts, Legoland, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, and even Busch Gardens Tampa within easy reach, there is never a shortage of fun. Residents of Davenport are an equal distance from both the Atlantic and Gulf Coast beaches and have direct highway access to both Downtown Orlando and the Orlando International Airport. It is easy to see the appeal of this booming Central Florida region.
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Listing information last updated on May 17th, 2024 at 4:34am EDT.
