Polk County, Florida
Sell your land in Davenport for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and land for cash in Davenport, from micro lots in newer communities to property where permit and utility costs depend on whether the parcel is inside city limits. You get a written, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours, and closings run through an independent title company, typically in about 10 days, with no fees or commissions.
By Parcel Buyers · · Lot figures from the 2026 Florida property tax roll · How we made this page
Quick answers
- Who buys land for cash in Davenport?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Davenport, Polk County, usually within 24 hours. Sales close through an independent title company, typically in about 10 days, with no fees or commissions to the seller.
- What did vacant lots in Davenport sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Davenport sold for a median of $68,000 across 35 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $52,000 to $88,400.
- How many vacant lots are in Davenport?
- The 2026 Florida property tax roll lists 4,413 vacant residential lots in Davenport; 40% are micro lots, and the median lot is 0.10 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Davenport set?
- We start from recent sales of similar lots nearby, like the 2025 prices on this page, then adjust for water and sewer, road access, flood zone, lot size and any title issues, and for the time and cost of reselling. You get one written number, not a range.
- How do I know a land buyer in Davenport is legitimate?
- A real buyer closes through an independent, licensed title company and never asks you to pay anything up front. We never charge sellers a fee, deposit or closing-cost advance, and the title company pays you by check or wire at closing.
- Who is buying lots in Davenport?
- In 2025, companies bought 14% of the vacant lots that sold in Davenport. Individuals bought the rest.
- Are vacant lot prices in Davenport going up or down?
- Vacant lot prices in Davenport went down 9.3%: the median moved from $75,000 across 37 recorded sales in 2024 to $68,000 across 35 recorded sales in 2025. These are recorded sales, not list prices. From January to June 2026, 10 vacant lots in Davenport sold at a recorded median of $68,500.
- How much are estimated annual ad valorem taxes on a typical vacant lot in Davenport?
- A typical vacant lot in Davenport has estimated 2025 ad valorem taxes about $582 a year; most lots here also pay non-ad valorem charges (listed below).
- Are vacant lots in Davenport in a FEMA high-risk flood zone?
- About 5.2% of vacant lots in Davenport have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated September 25, 2009 to December 22, 2016). This is map screening, not a determination; check FEMA's Map Service Center for your parcel.
- How many vacant lots in Davenport got a home on the tax roll in 2025?
- 1,408 vacant lots in Davenport changed from vacant-residential use to a home with new-construction evidence on the 2026 preliminary tax roll.
Local data
Davenport land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcels whose property address city is Davenport in Polk County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
| Vacant residential lots | 4,413 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 tax roll [1] |
|---|---|
| Most common lot size | Micro lot (2,000–5,000 sq ft): 40% of vacant lots; next, patio-home lot at 21%. Median lot: 0.10 acre (4,400 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical assessed value | $48,000 median just (market) value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $36,000 and $57,000 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $68,000 median across 35 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Davenport (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $52,000–$88,400 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 14% of those purchases; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 30% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Florida (most often AZ, NY, VA) [1] |
| City limits are not this page's scope | Davenport is an incorporated city, incorporated in 1915. This page's land figures instead cover parcels whose property-address city is Davenport, so they are not a count of only land inside the municipal boundary. [2],[1] |
| City handles in-city permits | Inside City of Davenport limits, the Building Department runs permit review, inspections and code enforcement. Its permit portal requires uploaded documents before review, so the property address alone is not enough to decide which permitting office applies. [3],[4] |
| Posted city utility connection fees | Effective January 1, 2025, the City's new-home schedule lists a $5,360 sewer capital connection impact fee, a $6,300 water capital connection impact fee for 3/4-inch service, and a $425 meter fee. [5] |
| Septic permits come from DOH-Polk | For property using onsite wastewater, the Florida Department of Health in Polk County inspects, evaluates and permits new and repaired septic systems countywide. A septic permit is required for installation or repairs. [6] |
| A local CDD can add tax-bill costs | Westridge CDD was established by Polk County in 2003. Its official site lists a Davenport meeting address. Its 2024 audit lists $481.55 in annual operations assessments plus $2,800 in Series 2005 debt service for townhomes; other categories differ. [9],[8],[7] |
| Flood and wetlands affect lot layout | The City directs owners to FEMA flood maps and Polk floodplain help. Within a city planned unit development, wetlands and 100-year floodplain land cannot count toward an individual minimum lot size. [10],[12],[11] |
| Highway access drives development | The city's draft 2050 plan places the municipality along U.S. 17/92, south of Interstate 4 and east of U.S. 27, and describes the area as a rapidly growing residential market because of its access to the Orlando-area attractions. [13] |
| Interstate 4 | Davenport's draft 2050 plan places the city south of Interstate 4, and FDOT lists the CR 532 interchange at Exit 58. That interchange gives Davenport-area land a direct I-4 connection through CR 532. [13],[14] |
| Lot sales, 2025 vs 2024 | 2025: 35 recorded sales, $68,000 median; 2024: 37 recorded sales, $75,000 median. Median -9.3%; count -5.4%. [1] |
| Vacant lots that got a home on the tax roll in 2025 | 1,408 recorded with new-construction evidence. [1] |
| Years of lot supply at the 2025 building pace | 3.1 years; simple ratio, not a forecast. [1] |
| Owner-type shares | Individuals 39.8%; companies 54.4%; trusts 1.5%; estates/heirs 3.7%; government/associations 0.5%. [1] |
| Typical annual ad valorem taxes | A typical vacant lot in Davenport has estimated 2025 ad valorem taxes about $582 a year; most lots here also pay non-ad valorem charges (listed below). |
| 2026 so far (Jan-Jun) | 10 recorded vacant-lot sales; median $68,500. [1] |
| FEMA high-risk flood-zone screen | About 5.2% of vacant lots in Davenport have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated September 25, 2009 to December 22, 2016). This is map screening, not a determination; check FEMA's Map Service Center for your parcel. |
| Springs BMAP small-lot screen | About 0% of located vacant lots in Davenport are 1 acre or less and have their center point in an adopted Florida springs BMAP. |
Neighborhoods in Davenport
| Neighborhood | Vacant lots | 2025 lot sales | Median 2025 lot sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Creek Golf | 302 | 14 | $77,500 |
| Geneva Landings | 95 | 3 | — |
Unlinked recorded-plat summaries retain their separately prepared source edition. A neighborhood here is the recorded plat name at the start of the legal description.
Pricing
What is a lot in Davenport worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Davenport sold for a median of $68,000 across 35 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $52,000 to $88,400. [1]
These are open-market sale prices. A direct cash offer is usually lower, because a cash buyer closes in days and takes on the time and cost of reselling the lot.
See what similar lots sold for
What moves the price in Davenport
City limits change the development path
Permit authority can change the development path. Davenport is an incorporated municipality, yet the land data on this page follows a property-address city field rather than the city boundary. Inside city limits, the City Building Department handles permit submissions, review, inspections, planning and code enforcement. The department says applicants upload all required documents before review, and its development staff administers the city's land-development rules. A lot carrying a Davenport property address may therefore need a different jurisdictional answer than a downtown city lot. That matters before a builder prices a home, access improvements or utility work. The location should be matched to the current boundary and the responsible permitting office before construction costs are assumed. [2],[3],[4],[1]
Water and sewer charges are site-specific
Water and sewer charges are site-specific, not a flat adjustment for every vacant lot. The City of Davenport's schedule effective January 1, 2025 lists a $5,360 sewer capital connection impact fee, a $6,300 water capital connection impact fee for 3/4-inch service, a $200 water-and-sewer deposit and a $425 meter fee for a new single-family residence. Those city charges are useful budget inputs only where city service and city rules apply; they do not establish that every parcel in this address-city scope has a line, meter or connection right. Elsewhere, the wastewater plan may be septic. A buyer separates land price from the cost and availability of the service plan, which is why same-size lots can receive different offers. [5],[6]
CDD assessments follow the development
CDD assessments follow the development, not the word Davenport on a mailing address. A community development district is a special-purpose local government that can finance and maintain infrastructure through assessments on benefited property. Westridge CDD, established by Polk County in 2003, is one local example; its official site lists a Davenport meeting address. Its 2024 audit lists $481.55 in operations and maintenance plus $2,800 in Series 2005 debt service for a townhome. The audit lists $731.96 for operations on one 40-foot single-family category and $914.95 on one 50-foot category, without debt service on those rows. Those are district-and-year examples, not universal charges. A vacant lot's current tax bill and district records determine what applies. [9],[8],[7]
Buildable area matters more than lot count
Buildable area matters more than a lot count. Most vacant residential parcels in this address-city data set are micro lots, representing 40% of the 4,413 vacant residential lots. A small lot can still be useful, but its layout has to leave room for setbacks, drainage, access and the selected utility or septic plan. Flood location can change that calculation: the city directs owners to FEMA flood maps, while the Polk GIS flood layer identifies Special Flood Hazard Areas as places with a 1-percent annual-chance flood. In city planned-unit developments, wetlands and 100-year floodplain land cannot be counted toward the individual minimum lot size. A tax-roll value is not a construction feasibility finding, so these physical limits can separate two nearby lots with similar paper values. [1],[10],[12],[11]
Common situations
Selling land in Davenport in these situations
You inherited a small lot in a newer community
Yes. You can sell a small inherited lot without first turning it into a build project. 40% of vacant residential parcels in this address-city scope are micro lots, so a buyer will want to know the lot lines, access, current jurisdiction, utility plan and any recorded district charge. An heir does not need to solve those questions alone before asking for an offer. We check utilities, access and title on every parcel before offering. Closing runs through an independent, licensed title company. The page's scope is based on the property address city, so it is especially important to identify the actual parcel rather than rely on the community name alone. [1],[3],[4]
Your tax bill includes a CDD line
Yes. You can sell a lot that has a CDD assessment. A CDD charge is a non-ad valorem assessment tied to property that benefits from that district's services and infrastructure; it can include operating costs and bond debt. Westridge's 2024 audit shows different operations and debt amounts by property category, so a district name alone is not enough to state the charge. The amount depends on the specific district, platted product and debt status, not merely on the postal address. Bring the current tax bill or district notice into the title review. Liens or back taxes can be paid from sale proceeds at closing with the seller's consent. [9],[8],[7]
You own from outside Florida
Yes. You can sell from outside Florida. 30% of vacant-lot owners in this address-city scope have mailing addresses outside Florida. Remote ownership is common enough that an address, subdivision name or old utility memory should not be used as a substitute for a parcel review. We can make a written, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours after reviewing the basics. Electronic signing and a mail-away closing through an independent, licensed title company are available, and payment can be by check or wire. Closing is typically about 10 days after the purchase agreement is signed, depending on title. [1]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Davenport?
From your first message to money in hand, with nothing left out. Requesting an offer costs nothing and commits you to nothing.
See every detail of the process-
Tell us about your land
Fill out the short form (about 60 seconds) or email us. A land specialist reaches out to confirm the details, usually the same business day.
-
Get your cash offer within 24 hours
We review the property and send a written, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours. It is a real number, not a range. Take it or leave it, with no pressure either way.
-
Sign electronically
If you accept, everyone signs the purchase agreement electronically. There is nothing to print or mail at this stage.
-
We inspect, the title company verifies
Our team inspects the land and an independent title company runs a title search for liens or taxes owed. If the land does not pass inspection, you are never charged anything.
-
Close and get paid
The title company prepares the closing documents for notarization and issues your funds by standard check, overnight check, or wire transfer. A typical sale closes in 10 days.
Questions
Selling land in Davenport: common questions
Does a Davenport property address mean the City issues my permit?
No. A property address by itself does not establish that a lot sits inside city limits. The City of Davenport's Building Department accepts city permit submissions and oversees building review, inspections, planning, zoning and code enforcement, but this page's land data covers parcels whose property-address city is Davenport. Identify the actual jurisdiction before assuming city permit rules or fees apply.
Will city water and sewer fees apply to my empty lot?
Maybe. The City's January 1, 2025 schedule lists $5,360 for sewer capital connection impact, $6,300 for a 3/4-inch water capital connection impact fee, $200 for a water-and-sewer deposit and $425 for a meter on a new single-family home. Those are city charges, so service availability and jurisdiction matter. Where a future home uses septic, DOH-Polk permits the system instead.
Can a vacant lot have a CDD assessment in Davenport?
Yes, if the lot is inside a community development district. Westridge CDD is one local example; its 2024 audit lists different annual amounts by product type and debt status, including $481.55 in operations plus $2,800 in debt service for the townhome category. A district record or current tax bill is more useful than a postal address.
Can I sell my lot if it has no sewer connection?
Yes. We buy vacant lots with no water, sewer or road work. A parcel without city sewer may need an onsite wastewater plan for a future home. DOH-Polk inspects, evaluates and permits new and repaired septic systems countywide, and requires permits for installation or repairs. We check utilities, access and title before offering.
Do flood zones or wetlands stop me from selling a lot?
No. Flood zones or wetlands do not stop an owner from selling, but they can change what a future builder can do. The city points owners to FEMA flood maps and Polk floodplain assistance. In city planned-unit developments, wetlands and 100-year floodplain land cannot count toward an individual minimum lot size. We review those site constraints as part of the land inspection before offering.
Owner resources
Guides for your situation
- Selling a Vacant Lot With Code Enforcement Liens
Yes, a Florida vacant lot with a code enforcement lien can often be sold, but first confirm the violation, daily fine, compliance status, and written payoff with the city or county that issued the order. A fine can accrue until the violator complies or judgment is entered in an enforcement suit.[1] A reduction is not automatic. A clear-title closing normally needs a current payoff and a documented satisfaction or release path.
- How to Sell Land During a Divorce
Florida land can be sold during a divorce when the people with authority to convey title sign and the sale follows every applicable agreement and court order. Divorce law may treat land as marital even when only one spouse appears on the deed.[1][2] If ownership, signing authority, or the division of proceeds is unsettled, have a Florida attorney and the closing title company resolve those issues before closing.
- Can You Sell Land With a Lien?
Yes. Land with a lien can often be sold, but signing a deed does not by itself erase a valid claim. The lien may need to be paid, released, discharged, or otherwise resolved under the law that applies. With the seller's consent, an approved payoff can come from sale proceeds at closing. If the balance or lien is wrong, dispute it before closing and require proof of the cure.
More places in Polk County
Your written offer
Get your cash offer
Four short steps, about 60 seconds. We review your property and send a written, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours. You can take it or leave it.
What happens after you send this
- A land specialist reaches out, usually the same business day, to confirm the details.
- You get a written cash offer within 24 hours: a real number, not a range.
- You decide. Requesting an offer costs nothing and commits you to nothing.
You will never be asked to pay us anything. No deposit, no processing fee, no closing-cost advance.
Nearby areas we buy
- Haines City
4,703 vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $45,000
- Poinciana
2,857 vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $40,000
- Polk County
49,405 vacant lots countywide
How we made this page
Parcel Buyers is a land-buying company based in Florida. We buy vacant land directly from owners and publish these local pages so owners can see what land in their area is doing before they sell, to us or anyone else. We count the tax-roll figures ourselves from state data, take local rules and fees from the official sources listed below, and use AI tools to help research and draft the text. Every number links to its source, and we update the page when the data changes.
Method and sources
Tax-roll figures cover parcels whose property address city is Davenport. Source [1] is our own count of the Florida Department of Revenue's 2026 preliminary property tax roll: "vacant residential" means land-use code 000; lot sizes use the land square footage on the roll; values are the county property appraiser's just (market) value as of January 1, 2026; sale prices count only arm's-length sales of a single lot that was vacant when it sold and was still vacant on January 1, 2026 (bulk and multi-parcel deeds removed). Page updated September 30, 2026. Exact cross-roll matching found that 15.2% of current vacant lots lacked a unique prior-roll match; parcel splits, combinations, renumbering, and missing IDs are not guessed. Holding-cost estimates use 2025 taxable values and 2025 millage for FDOR vacant-residential code 000 parcels. They cover ad valorem taxes only, not a parcel-specific bill or non-ad valorem assessments. The reviewed 2026 recorded-sale window runs from January through June 2026; unreviewed recent sales are excluded. Flood and springs-BMAP figures screen tax-roll parcel center points, not parcel boundaries. They are aggregate map screens, not flood-zone, insurance, buildability, elevation, septic, or permitting determinations.
- [1] Florida Department of Revenue (data); Parcel Buyers (analysis), Parcel Buyers analysis of the 2026 preliminary Name-Address-Legal (NAL) property tax roll (accessed 2026-10-03)
- [2] City of Davenport, History of Davenport (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [3] City of Davenport, Building Department (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [4] City of Davenport, Building and Planning Department (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [5] City of Davenport Building Department, City and county impact fees: new single-family residence, effective January 1, 2025 (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [6] Florida Department of Health in Polk County, Septic tanks: onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [7] Florida Senate, Florida Statutes section 190.021: taxes and non-ad valorem assessments (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [8] Florida Auditor General, Westridge Community Development District 2024 financial audit (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [9] Westridge Community Development District, Westridge Community Development District official website (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [10] City of Davenport, Floodplain management (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [11] Polk County GIS, FEMA Flood Zones 2012 map layer (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [12] City of Davenport, Unified Land Development Regulations (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [13] City of Davenport, 2050 Comprehensive Plan draft: introduction and administration (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [14] Florida Department of Transportation, Interstate Exit Numbers for I-4 (accessed 2026-10-02)