Homes for sale · Davenport, FloridaFestival
Resort-style living minutes from the parks
38
Homes for sale
$345,000
Median list price
$199
Avg price / sqft
93
Median days on market
Festival sits in the stretch of Davenport that has become shorthand for vacation-home country — a short drive to Walt Disney World and surrounded by communities built around pools, clubhouses and short-term rental potential. It's the kind of place that suits buyers who want a newer home with amenities and don't mind being closer to the theme parks than to downtown Orlando. The feel here is suburban and planned, with a mix of year-round residents and investors who run furnished rentals.
For a buyer today, the market reads as patient rather than frantic. There are 38 active listings with a median list price of $345,000, and homes are taking a median 92.5 days to sell — so you have room to negotiate and shop carefully. Sellers are still getting about 98% of asking on average, which tells you well-priced homes hold their value even in a slower market. If you want to compare it against the broader area, start with Davenport homes for sale and neighboring communities like Champions Gate and Solterra Resort.
Festival is a community in Davenport, Florida.
Quick facts
$279,900 – $470K price range
1,653 sqft median home
$470/mo median HOA
$2,375/mo median rent
22 sold in 12 months
Drive times
Living in Festival
Festival is a community within Davenport, in Polk County, part of the band of planned neighborhoods that has grown up along the theme-park corridor southwest of Orlando. The character here is suburban and purpose-built — homes clustered around amenities, with a mix of year-round families and owners who run furnished vacation rentals. It's a practical choice for people who want a newer home and proximity to the parks without the price tag of living right at Disney's doorstep.
The area suits a few distinct buyers. First-time owners and down-sizers appreciate that the median list price sits at $345,000, below many of the gated resort communities nearby. Investors are drawn by the location — Walt Disney World is about a 27-minute drive — and the rental demand that comes with it, reflected in a median rent around $2,375 per month. Full-time residents get a quiet, low-key setting with the convenience of being close to major roads.
What you trade for that access is walkability and urban texture. This is a car-first part of Florida, and daily errands, dining and work will usually mean a drive. If you want planned, amenity-rich living with the parks close by, Festival delivers; if you want a historic downtown or a short walk to shops, this isn't that.
Neighborhoods and communities in Festival
Festival sits among a cluster of well-known resort-style communities in Davenport, and comparing them side by side is the best way to understand local value. Champions Gate is one of the larger, amenity-driven developments in the area, with golf and a resort orientation that appeals to both residents and short-term rental owners. It's a useful benchmark when you're weighing what your money buys in Festival versus a higher-amenity neighbor.
Other standout communities nearby include Windsor Island and Solterra Resort, both known for newer homes and resort clubhouses that attract vacation-rental buyers. Highlands Reserve rounds out the picture as another established option in the corridor. Each has its own HOA structure, rental rules and amenity package, so the differences matter more than the surface similarities.
Within Festival itself, the current inventory skews toward resale homes, with pool properties well represented — 10 of the 38 active listings have a private pool, and two are in gated sections. There are no golf or 55+ designated listings active right now, so if those are priorities you'll want to broaden your search to neighboring communities. Walking or driving a few of these developments in person is the fastest way to find the fit that matches your plans.
Homes for sale in Festival: prices and housing
The current market shows 38 active listings with a median list price of $345,000, ranging from $279,900 up to $470,000. The average price works out to about $199 per square foot, and the median home measures roughly 1,653 square feet. That puts Festival in the attainable middle of the resort-style Davenport spectrum, especially for buyers who want a pool — a third of the active listings offer one.
Recent sales back up the list figures. Over the past 12 months, 22 homes sold at a median price of $340,850, and sellers collected about 98% of their asking price on average. The median time on market of 92.5 days signals a measured pace, which gives buyers negotiating room while still rewarding sellers who price realistically. There are no active listings above $1 million and no current new-construction inventory, so expect to be shopping established resale homes.
Carrying costs are an important part of the math here. The median HOA is about $470 per month, reflecting the amenity-heavy nature of these communities, and the median annual property tax is roughly $4,273. Before you make an offer, confirm precisely what the HOA covers and — critically, if you plan to rent — whether the specific community allows short-term rentals, since rules vary from one development to the next.
Schools in Festival
Festival is served by Polk County Public Schools, and the most commonly assigned schools for this area are Loughman Oaks Elementary School, Shelley S. Boone Middle School and Ridge Community High School. These are the schools tied to many addresses in the community, but assignments are set by the district and can differ from one street to the next.
Because zoning can change and boundaries don't always follow community lines, the safest step is to verify the exact assigned schools for any specific property directly with Polk County Public Schools before you buy. This matters for families planning around a particular school and for investors thinking about long-term resale appeal.
If a specific school is a deciding factor, build that into your search from the start rather than assuming the community-wide pattern applies to every address. An agent can pull the current zoning for any listing you're considering so there are no surprises at closing.
Getting around Festival
Festival's location is built around the theme-park corridor, and the drive times tell the story. Walt Disney World is about 27 minutes away, which is the closest major destination and a big part of the area's rental appeal. Universal Orlando is roughly 42 minutes out, so the main attractions are all within a comfortable day-trip radius.
For travel and commuting, Orlando International Airport (MCO) is about 38 minutes away and Downtown Orlando is around 45 minutes. That makes Festival workable for people who commute toward Orlando occasionally but prefer the quieter, lower-cost side of the metro. Major highways in this part of Davenport connect the community to the parks, the airport and the wider Orlando region.
This is a car-dependent area, and you should plan on driving for work, groceries and dining. Public transit isn't a practical daily option here, so factor the cost and time of driving into your decision — especially if more than one household member commutes in different directions.
Is Festival a good place to live?
Festival earns its appeal through location and value. For a median list price of $345,000, you're close to Walt Disney World at about 27 minutes, with the airport and Orlando both within a reasonable drive. The strong seller execution — roughly 98% of asking on average — shows that well-kept, well-priced homes hold their value here even in a measured market.
The trade-offs are real and worth naming. The median 92.5 days on market means this isn't a bidding-war environment, which is good for buyers but something sellers should plan around. HOA fees of about $470 per month and property taxes near $4,273 a year add to your monthly budget, and you'll want to confirm rental rules if investment income is part of your plan. It's also a car-first community without walkable urban amenities.
For buyers who want a newer, amenity-oriented home near the parks — whether as a primary residence or a rental — Festival makes sense, particularly when weighed against pricier neighbors like Champions Gate and Solterra Resort. The smart move is to compare a few communities, verify school zoning and HOA terms for the specific home, and take advantage of the patient market to negotiate well. Done right, it's a sound entry point into resort-style Davenport.
On the market now
Homes for sale in Festival
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$365,000
142 CAPTIVA DRIVE, DAVENPORT
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,960 sqft
$349,999
701 LONGBOAT DRIVE, DAVENPORT
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,653 sqft
$349,000
1605 PELICAN DRIVE, DAVENPORT
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,624 sqft
$319,900
775 LONGBOAT DRIVE, DAVENPORT
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,653 sqft
$345,000
661 LONGBOAT DRIVE, DAVENPORT
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,622 sqft
$320,000
925 CONCH ROAD, DAVENPORT
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,622 sqft
$349,000
462 CAPTIVA DRIVE, DAVENPORT
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,771 sqft
$345,000$355,000
309 CAPTIVA DRIVE, DAVENPORT
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,771 sqft
$325,000$329,900
1748 SANIBEL DRIVE, DAVENPORT
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,174 sqft
$290,000$300,000
823 LONGBOAT DRIVE, DAVENPORT
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,906 sqft
$369,900
306 CAPTIVA DRIVE, DAVENPORT
4 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,094 sqft
$279,900$289,900
742 LONGBOAT DRIVE, DAVENPORT
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,622 sqft
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The Festival market
22
Sold, last 12 months
$340,850
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
65 days
Median time to sell
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For the school run
Schools Festival is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Festival home
≈ $2,854/mo
$345,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$470/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,375/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Beyond the listings
Living in Festival
Hobbies & Interests
Bookish
Always seeking the next book, article, or poem to read, this activity is prevalent in areas where reading is a way of life. Although a solo activity, the expression of the love of books is a bonding, communal experience.
Hobbies & Interests
Green Thumb
From tiny sprouts and window plants, to flower arrangements and designing a landscape, this population has an affinity for all things green.
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Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
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Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Hobbies & Interests
Handcrafted
The only thing more beautiful than handmade decor? The hands that made it. This population appreciates the time and care put into one-of-a-kind pieces.
Hobbies & Interests
Animal Advocates
Passionate about animal welfare, this population wants to know how best to care for their own pets (with toys and training) and help other animals find their fur-ever home.
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Straight answers
Festival FAQs
Is Festival a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want a newer, amenity-oriented home within a short drive of the theme parks — Walt Disney World is roughly 27 minutes away. The area is planned and suburban, with a mix of full-time residents and vacation-rental owners. If you prefer walkable downtown living, you'll be driving for most daily needs.
Is Festival expensive?+
It lands in the mid-range for resort-style Davenport. The median list price is $345,000 and the average price is about $199 per square foot, with active listings running from $279,900 to $470,000. That's a more accessible entry point than many gated resort communities nearby.
What do homes cost in Festival?+
Active listings range from $279,900 to $470,000 with a median list price of $345,000, and the median home is about 1,653 square feet. Over the last 12 months, 22 homes sold at a median price of $340,850. Pool homes make up a meaningful share — 10 of the 38 current listings.
How is the market right now?+
It's a measured market with 38 active listings and a median 92.5 days on market, so buyers have time to be selective. That said, sellers are still collecting about 98% of their asking price on average, so sharp pricing moves homes. Comparing nearby options like Highlands Reserve can help you gauge value.
What are the HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $470 per month, which is typical for amenity-heavy, resort-style communities in this part of Davenport. Median property tax is roughly $4,273 per year. Always confirm exactly what the HOA covers and whether a community permits short-term rentals before you commit.
What schools are assigned to Festival?+
The most common assigned schools are Loughman Oaks Elementary School, Shelley S. Boone Middle School and Ridge Community High School, all within Polk County. School zoning can change, so verify the exact assignment for any specific address with the district before buying.
What's the commute like from Festival?+
Orlando International Airport (MCO) is about 38 minutes away and Downtown Orlando roughly 45 minutes, with Universal Orlando around 42 minutes. The theme-park corridor is the closest major draw at about 27 minutes to Walt Disney World. It's a car-dependent location, so plan on driving for work and daily errands.
Is there new construction in Festival?+
There are no new-construction homes among the 38 current active listings, so most inventory here is resale. If new build is a priority, you'll want to look at newer resort communities nearby such as Windsor Island. The homes on the market now tend to be established properties, many with pools.
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