Ellen Thunell Watson Realty Corp.

Davenport Florida is quickly becoming a vacation destination all its own. A home a way from home for travelers from all over the world, it is located only minutes from Walt Disney World and other Orlando attractions such as Seaworld and Universal Studios. Established around the Omni Hotel, this community has been known to golfers for years. Host to the Ginn Open at Ginn Reunion Resort each spring as well as the Del Webb Father/Son Challenge at the Omni Hotel each fall. Golf is just one of many local activities found in Davenport and the surrounding resort areas.

Nearby communities include Championsgate, Haines City, Clermont, Kissimmee and Celebration to name a few. Our unique location, at the intersection of four counties has also earned us the name "The Four Corners" area. Almost centered in Florida, the beaches on either coast can be reached in just over an hour and a half.

There are homes available to suit any taste in our area. Comfortable townhomes start in price around $100,000 up to over $1,000,000 for the unique luxury lifestyle in the Ginn developed Reunion Resort. Single family homes have an average price of $180,000 and are available in short term rental type communities, year-round residential neighborhoods, on acreage in any amount as well as in luxury communities of multimillion dollar homes. Whatever your lifestyle we have a community to fit your needs. Maintenance free living as well as communities providing entertainment and group activities are numerous in the area, including La Cresta by Del Webb. Recent additions of well-known restaurants and shops have added to the already established downtown.

Projected to be one of the areas in Orlando that will see large growth over the next 50 years, we are surrounded by up-and-coming new home developments. With convenient access to Interstate 4, Davenport is easily accessible from most areas in and around Orlando. An investment home in our area should see solid equity growth and consistent rental occupancy rates. Vacationers have found condos, townhomes, condo hotels and single family homes with their own private pool all available to lease short term. Why pay for a Florida vacation when it can pay for itself?

In February of 2012, there were 89 residential homes sold at an average price of $106,000. The highest priced home selling for $295,000 and the lowest priced selling for $25,000.

There are still great deals in this wonderful area, but you need a local market expert to help you. Watson Realty Corp. is a local firm with over 42 years experience selling real estate in the area, and did over $4 billion in sales in 2006. Call the Watson experts directly at 407-589-1600 for Davenport real estate. Make Central Florida your home and enjoy relaxing vacations or year round living in sunny Florida.