142 BIRKDALE STREET, DAVENPORT, FL, 33897
Active280 days on marketListed Jan 7, 2026MLS #O6371520
About this home
142 BIRKDALE STREET
**GOLF-FRONT, FULLY FURNISHED AND MOVE-IN READY — WITH SELLER FINANCING INCENTIVES AVAILABLE!** Whether you’re searching for a primary residence, Florida getaway or vacation rental investment, this spacious pool home in Highlands Reserve offers an impressive combination of location, flexibility and value. Positioned directly on the 16th fairway and green, the home enjoys open golf-course views with no rear neighbors immediately behind the pool. With five bedrooms, four full baths, multiple living areas and the potential to easily create a sixth bedroom, there is plenty of room for family, guests and vacation renters alike. The first-floor primary suite offers privacy and convenience, while upstairs you’ll find a second en-suite bedroom, three additional bedrooms, two more full baths and a generous bonus living area that could remain a media or gathering space or be converted to additional sleeping accommodations. At the heart of the home is the beautifully renovated kitchen featuring updated cabinetry, quartz countertops, modern finishes and stainless-steel appliances. Durable LVP flooring runs throughout the home with **no carpet**, making the property both attractive and easy to maintain. Step outside to your screened, heated private pool overlooking the golf course — an ideal setting for morning coffee, afternoons by the pool or relaxing after a day at the parks. A family-friendly games room with pool table adds another popular entertainment space. Even better, many of the big-ticket improvements have already been completed, including a **new roof and exterior paint in 2025, newer air-conditioning system and resurfaced pool**. The home is being offered **fully furnished and turnkey** and has successfully operated as a short-term rental, giving a new owner the flexibility to continue vacation renting, use it as a second home or simply move in and enjoy it. Highlands Reserve remains especially appealing thanks to its established golf-course setting, **low HOA fees and no CDD**, while shopping, dining and Central Florida's world-famous attractions are just a short drive away. **BUYERS: ASK ABOUT AVAILABLE SELLER INCENTIVES!** The seller is open to contributing toward an interest-rate buydown and/or allowable closing costs for qualified buyers, subject to agreed-upon contract terms, buyer financing, lender approval and applicable program limits. At this price point, the combination of space, private pool, golf-course frontage, furnishings, updates and flexible ownership options deserves a closer look. Schedule your private showing and see the value for yourself.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
5
Bedrooms
4.5
Bathrooms
2,700
Sqft
0.2 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
2004
Year built
Two
Levels
$196
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record and the real association fee — not generic estimates.
$4,033 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$4,033/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
−4.2%
$/sqft vs Davenport actives
$196 vs $183
Days on market
280 vs 82 typical
Where $196/sqft sits among the 400 Davenport actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
The investor lens
Two ways this home pays
This home sits inside Highlands Reserve, a community zoned to allow true short-term rentals — so it can earn as a nightly rental or a traditional lease. Here’s how the two paths compare.
Short-term rental
Zoned & eligible
Projected nightly rate, occupancy and annual revenue for this exact home.
Long-term rental
$2,250/mo median
Live Davenport rental listing data — this home’s rate depends on size, condition and furnishing.
Where it sits
Inside Highlands Reserve
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Highlands Reserve is a short-term-rental community. See the full guide →
Highlands Reserve — neighborhood snapshot
Population
6,506
Median age
36
Median income
$84,032
Median home value
$295,812
Avg household
3
Households w/ children
814
For the school run
Polk County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Davenport market
$350K → $363K
Davenport median sold, yr/yr
97.6%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
205 of 400
Davenport actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Davenport, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 60% above the DAVENPORT 33897 median. See the full Davenport market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 142 BIRKDALE STREET
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Sep ’26$480,000
301 BIRKDALE STREET · same community
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,448 sqft · $196/sqft · 5 DOM
Sold · Oct ’26$480,000
300 KINGS WAY · same community
5 bd · 3 ba · 2,076 sqft · $231/sqft · 387 DOM
Sold · May ’26$460,000
1648 NORTHAMPTON DRIVE · same community
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,919 sqft · $240/sqft · 61 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Pedro Ribeiro Gloria
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 142 BIRKDALE STREET — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 142 BIRKDALE STREET — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
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Straight answers
142 BIRKDALE STREET FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 142 BIRKDALE STREET?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $4,033/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $50/mo association fee and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
How much are the HOA fees at 142 BIRKDALE STREET?+
The association fee works out to $50 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 142 BIRKDALE STREET?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $5,700. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Can 142 BIRKDALE STREET be rented short-term?+
Yes — this home sits inside Highlands Reserve, a community zoned to allow short-term rentals. Nightly-rental income could change the math on this purchase entirely; request a free rental income analysis and our team will prepare projections for this exact home.
Are pets allowed at 142 BIRKDALE STREET?+
The listing reports pets: Yes. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Davenport?+
At $529,000, this home is listed about 36% above the Davenport median of $390,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 142 BIRKDALE STREET?+
Loughman Oaks Elementary School (elementary), Ridge Community High School (high), Lake Alfred Polytech Academy (middle) — Polk County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Five things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$529,000 runs 60% above the DAVENPORT 33897 median — but at 2,700 sqft it's also 34% larger than the typical Davenport listing.
02Zoned for nightly rentals
Highlands Reserve is one of the communities zoned to allow true short-term rentals — nightly income could change the math on this purchase entirely. Ask for the free rental analysis below.
03Your own pool
A private pool — the feature Florida buyers ask for first, already in the ground and included in the price.
04Time on market is leverage
280 days on market against a Davenport median of 82 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
05The price has already moved
Listed at $532,000, now $529,000 — a $3K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of PREMIER SOTHEBYS INT'L REALTY · Janet Allen. MLS #O6371520.
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