The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 33897 sells for about $395,000, or $189 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 61 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,896 a month.
ZIP 33897 — Davenport
The 33897 housing market is currently balanced, with a median sale price of $395,000 and a moderate pace of sales. Market activity is supported by steady demand, though year-over-year price growth remains modest at 2.3%.
This area is well-suited for family buyers and investors looking for suburban housing options within the broader Lakeland and Orlando commuter orbit.
Median prices moved up 2.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 61 days on market with 2.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
14% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.06% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.6% · poverty 13.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 33897, Polk County FL
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Florida) — Statewide Uniform Property Tax Lien Priority & Tax Deed Sale Enforcement: Unpaid real ad valorem and non-ad valorem taxes become a first-priority sovereign lien on January 1 of the tax year, superior to all mortgages and private liens. If unpaid by April 1 following the tax year, tax certificates are sold via competitive bidding under § 197.432. State (Florida) — Community Development District (CDD) Special Assessment & Financing Lien Mandate: Binds the parcel to non-ad valorem assessments levied directly by the CDD board to fund infrastructure bonds (capital assessments) and operations/maintenance (O&M assessments). State (Florida) — Florida Constitutional Homestead Exemption & Save Our Homes (SOH) Assessment Cap: Reduces taxable value by up to $50,000: base $25,000 exemption applies to all taxing authorities (including school districts); second $25,000 exemption applies to assessed value between $50,000 and $75,000 for non-school millage. State (Florida) — Florida Ad Valorem Real Property Assessment & Tax Mechanics: Parcels are assessed annually at 100% just value (market value) as of January 1 by county property appraisers. Tax formula: Tax Bill = (Taxable Value / 1,000) * Total Levied Millage Rate. Assessed Value = Just Value - Assessment Limitations.
The rental market shows a median asking rent of $2,212, reflecting a slight month-over-month decline of 1.1% as of July 2026.
The local economy is integrated into the broader Polk County and Central Florida labor markets, with significant activity in real estate and service sectors.
Data retrieved from ZipCodes.org and aggregated census profiles.
- Walt Disney World® Resort4.710.1 mi
- Universal Studios Florida4.719.5 mi
- Magic Kingdom Park4.612 mi
- Epcot4.710.9 mi
- SeaWorld Orlando4.416.6 mi
- Orange County Convention Center4.516.8 mi
- Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa4.316.6 mi
- The Grove Resort & Water Park Orlando4.16.7 mi
- Rosen Shingle Creek4.618.5 mi
- Caribe Royale Orlando4.413 mi
- Disney Springs4.712.1 mi
- Magic Kingdom Park4.612 mi
- Epcot4.710.9 mi
- Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park4.78.2 mi
- Disney's Hollywood Studios4.69.7 mi
- Dezerland Park Orlando4.519.8 mi
- Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition4.518.1 mi
- Museum of Illusions Orlando4.317.6 mi
- Madame Tussauds Orlando4.617.7 mi
- Downtown Kissimmee Overpass Sign4.617 mi
- Northeast Regional Park4.74.2 mi
- Lake Louisa State Park4.712.9 mi
- Lake Eva Community Park4.711.9 mi
- Celebration Lakeside Park4.79.2 mi
- Encore Tropical Palms4.210.7 mi
- Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge4.412.5 mi
- Falcon's Fire Golf Course3.911.9 mi
- Celebration Golf Club4.49.2 mi
- Providence4.49 mi
- ChampionsGate Golf Club4.63.1 mi
- Disney Springs4.712.1 mi
- Old Town4.610.9 mi
- Publix Super Market at Orange Lake Town Center4.56.9 mi
- Publix Super Market at Water Tower Shoppes4.610.3 mi
- Disney's Yacht Club Resort4.710.3 mi
- Orlando International Airport4.125 mi
- Lakeland Linder International Airport4.727.8 mi
- The Club MCO Terminal A4.425.1 mi
- Napoli Italian Pizzeria4.727.7 mi
- Air Force Fun Helicopter Tours4.814.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.