Where new homes are being built around Davenport
Most building activity with a Davenport name sits along the US 27 and I-4 corridor toward the Osceola County line, in the 33837, 33896 and 33897 ZIPs. Polk County as a whole permitted 6,725 single-family homes in 2025 and 1,336 units in buildings of five or more, according to the Census Building Permits Survey. That was down from 8,514 single-family homes in 2024, a drop of about 21%, so builders are selling standing inventory as well as starting new homes.
Only about 6.5% of ZIP 33837's land is inside the City of Davenport, and 33896 and 33897 have no city land at all (2020 Census). A new subdivision marketed as Davenport is usually permitted, inspected and taxed by Polk County. Confirm it on the parcel record before you sign.
Davenport new construction communities and builders
These are the communities we could confirm on builder sites or official listings. Prices change weekly; treat them as a starting point and ask for the current price sheet.
Geneva Landings (Highland Homes, 33837)
Single-family ranch and two-story homes with 3 to 6 bedrooms, 2 to 3.5 baths, two-car garages and 1,479 to 3,162 square feet. Highland lists prices from $326,900, HOA dues of $100 a year and a CDD. Amenities include a pool, cabana, playground and ponds. The model address is 1128 Mountain Flower Lane, and Highland describes the site as about 16 miles from Walt Disney World.
Aspire at Canter Creek (K. Hovnanian)
Single-family homes from the low $300s, according to K. Hovnanian's Davenport page, which notes prices may include a lot premium. The builder does not publish the ZIP on its hub page.
Aspire at Canter Creek Townhomes (K. Hovnanian)
Townhomes in the same community from the mid $200s, the lowest new-build entry point we could verify in Davenport.
Hartford Terrace (Pulte Homes, 33837)
Single-family homes and townhomes. Pulte's site did not show prices when we checked, so ask the sales office for the current sheet and the CDD amount.
Horse Creek at Crosswinds Townhomes (D.R. Horton)
A townhome community listed by D.R. Horton under Davenport. Pricing was not published in a form we could read; request it directly.
Citrus Ridge (D.R. Horton, 33897)
Townhomes with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths plus single-family homes in the unincorporated Four Corners area. We could not confirm a current starting price from the builder.
Grandview Townhomes (Lennar)
Townhomes near the Posner Park area with a pool, playground and dog park, according to Lennar's listing. Lennar's page blocked our check, so confirm prices and fees with the builder.
Davenport new construction communities compared
| Community | Builder | Home types | ZIP | Price from (Sept 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva Landings | Highland Homes | Single-family | 33837 | $326,900 |
| Aspire at Canter Creek | K. Hovnanian | Single-family | Not published | Low $300s |
| Aspire at Canter Creek Townhomes | K. Hovnanian | Townhomes | Not published | Mid $200s |
| Hartford Terrace | Pulte Homes | Single-family and townhomes | 33837 | Ask builder |
| Horse Creek at Crosswinds Townhomes | D.R. Horton | Townhomes | Ask builder | Ask builder |
| Citrus Ridge | D.R. Horton | Townhomes and single-family | 33897 | Ask builder |
| Grandview Townhomes | Lennar | Townhomes | Ask builder | Ask builder |
Townhome vs single-family prices, and homes under $350,000
Townhomes
The verified entry point is K. Hovnanian's mid $200s. At $250,000 with 10% down and the Freddie Mac rate of 7.03%, principal and interest would be about $1,500 a month, before tax, insurance, HOA and CDD.
Single-family homes
Verified starting prices run from the low $300s to $326,900. That puts base models under $350,000, but lot premiums, upgrades and elevation choices often push the contract price higher. Ask for a fully optioned price, not the base.
How that compares with resale
Zillow's typical Davenport value was $338,572 in August 2026, by ZIP $333,572 in 33837, $352,143 in 33896 and $341,893 in 33897. A new base model and a typical resale are close on price, so the choice comes down to fees, warranty and lot. See the Davenport housing market page.
Impact fees on new homes in Davenport
Unincorporated Polk County
Under the schedule effective January 1, 2025, a single-family detached home in unincorporated Polk pays an educational fee of $14,338, a transportation fee of $4,103 in District A, $4,000 in B or $3,185 in C, and smaller fees for parks ($1,864), corrections ($662), law enforcement ($578), fire rescue ($377), library ($188) and EMS ($153). In District A that totals about $22,263.
Inside Davenport city limits
The city adds or substitutes its own fees. We could not verify the current city amounts, so ask the city or the builder.
Who pays
On a builder home the fees are normally in the price. If you build on your own lot, you pay them when the permit is issued. Confirm current amounts with the county, as the schedule can change.
CDD and HOA fees on Davenport new homes
What Florida law makes the builder tell you
Under section 190.048 of the Florida Statutes, the first sale contract for a home in a community development district must carry a bold notice, just above your signature, that the district may levy taxes or assessments on top of county and other local taxes.
How the charges show up
A CDD usually has two parts: a debt assessment that repays the bonds for roads, water lines and amenities, and an operations charge. Both appear on the county tax bill as non-ad valorem assessments. The HOA bills separately. At Geneva Landings, for example, Highland lists HOA dues of $100 a year plus a CDD.
Questions to ask the sales office
- What is the annual CDD assessment for this lot, split into debt and operations?
- How many years are left on the bonds, and can I pay the debt off early?
- What do HOA dues cover, and are short-term rentals allowed?
Our Florida CDD fees guide explains the rules in more depth.
Taxes and rental rules on a new Davenport home
A homesteaded $338,572 home in unincorporated Polk owes about $3,858 a year in 2025 ad valorem tax, against about $5,708 inside city limits, before any CDD. If you plan to rent the home to guests, you won't have homestead: the bill is about $4,377 in the county. According to the Polk County Tax Collector, stays of six months or less also owe the 5% tourist development tax. State law limits local bans on vacation rentals adopted after June 1, 2011, but the HOA declaration can still restrict them. Full detail is on the Davenport cost of living page.
Inspections, warranties and flood checks
Hire your own inspector
County or city inspections check code compliance, not workmanship. Book independent inspections before drywall and before closing, and again before the builder's workmanship warranty ends.
Read the warranty
Get the written warranty and note how long each part is covered (workmanship, systems, structure) and how to file a claim.
Flood zone and drainage
Look up the lot on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center and the Polk County flood zone tool. Ask where stormwater goes and whether the lot backs onto a retention pond.
Check licenses
Look up the builder's contractor license and your agent's license on the Florida DBPR license search.
Buying new in Davenport with your own agent
The sales consultant in the model works for the builder. Your own agent can compare several communities, read the contract and CDD disclosures, and push for incentives such as closing-cost help or a rate buydown. Bring or register your agent on your first visit; some builders' policies won't recognise an agent who arrives later. Our Florida new construction guide covers the statewide picture, and Haines City, Winter Haven new construction and Kissimmee new construction are the nearby alternatives. For buying and selling help, start at the Davenport guide.
Common questions
Where can I find new construction homes in Davenport, Florida?+
Builders active under the Davenport name include Highland Homes (Geneva Landings), K. Hovnanian (Aspire at Canter Creek), Pulte (Hartford Terrace), D.R. Horton (Horse Creek at Crosswinds and Citrus Ridge) and Lennar (Grandview Townhomes). Most sit in unincorporated Polk County along the US 27 and I-4 corridor.
Are there new homes under $350,000 in Davenport, FL?+
Yes, at base price. K. Hovnanian lists townhomes from the mid $200s and single-family homes from the low $300s, and Highland Homes lists Geneva Landings from $326,900. Lot premiums and options can raise the final price, so ask for a fully priced contract.
Do Davenport new construction communities have CDD fees?+
Many do. Highland Homes lists a CDD at Geneva Landings, for example. Florida law requires a bold CDD notice in the first sale contract. Ask the builder for the annual assessment on your lot and check a neighbor's tax bill on the Polk Tax Collector site.
Are new construction homes in Davenport inside city limits?+
Usually not. About 6.5% of ZIP 33837's land is in the City of Davenport and none of 33896 or 33897, per 2020 Census geography. Most new communities are in unincorporated Polk, which paid 12.9291 mills in 2025 against 19.3579 in the city.
How many new homes are being built in Polk County?+
Polk County issued permits for 6,725 single-family homes in 2025, down from 8,514 in 2024, plus 1,336 units in buildings with five or more units, according to the Census Building Permits Survey.
Do new homes in Davenport pay impact fees?+
Yes. In unincorporated Polk, a single-family home paid about $22,263 in District A under the 2025 schedule, with education the largest part at $14,338. Builders usually include the fees in the price; confirm current amounts with the county.
Can I use a new Davenport home as a vacation rental?+
Only if the community documents allow it. State law limits local governments from banning vacation rentals through laws adopted after June 1, 2011, but HOA covenants can restrict them. Rentals of six months or less owe Polk's 5% tourist development tax.
Sources
- Highland Homes: Geneva Landings, Davenport
- K. Hovnanian: new homes in Davenport, FL
- Pulte Homes: Davenport, FL communities
- D.R. Horton: Davenport, FL communities
- D.R. Horton: Horse Creek at Crosswinds Townhomes
- Lennar: new homes in Davenport, FL
- Jome: new homes in ZIP 33896
- Zillow Research: Home Value Index (August 2026)
- Freddie Mac: Primary Mortgage Market Survey (week of September 24, 2026)
- US Census Bureau: Building Permits Survey, county annual 2025
- US Census Bureau: Building Permits Survey, county annual 2024
- US Census Bureau: 2020 ZCTA to place relationship file
- Polk County: impact fee ordinance and schedule (effective January 1, 2025)
- Polk County Tax Collector: 2025 final millage rates
- Polk County Tax Collector: Tourist Development Tax
- Florida Statutes 190.048: CDD sales contract disclosure
- Florida Statutes 509.032: vacation rentals and local regulation
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center
- Polk County: Am I in a flood zone?
- Florida DBPR: license search