
638 KENSINGTON DRIVE, DAVENPORT, FL, 33897
Active92 days on marketListed May 4, 2026MLS #O6404808
About this home
638 KENSINGTON DRIVE
Welcome to Highgate Park! This beautiful, spacious 2 story home with 2 car garage has just recently undergone selected seller renovations and improvements! The home features formal dining and living rooms with a high ceiling and a 2nd floor loft. The kitchen includes all new stainless-steel appliances with double sink, closet pantry, breakfast nook & wood cabinets. Kitchen/living room combo and open layout ideal for gatherings and entertaining. French doors in the living room lead outside to an in-ground pool with 2-story screened pool enclosure, pool patio and outdoor shower. The patio is nicely situated up on an elevated perch overlooking the neighborhood. Bedrooms 2 and 3 on located on the first floor, which includes a full bathroom and half bath. The laundry room is conveniently located central to the home, adjacent to access to the nicely sized 2 car garage. The primary bedroom and bathroom are located on the 2nd floor and include well desired upgrades such as 2 walk-in closets, garden bath, dual bathroom vanities and sinks, and privacy door for the latrine. Bedrooms 4 and 5 share a bathroom on the second floor in a split floorplan with convenience access to an upstairs loft. Tile flooring in the “wet areas” for easy maintenance and clean-up & softer, carpet flooring in the bedrooms. Overall, the property has a modern, spacious layout & feel with plenty of closet storage, ceiling fans, natural lighting, & volume ceiling in the living room. Rear lanai is well suited as a private oasis for hosting BBQs, relaxation, leisure, & entertainment without leaving home. The location near Four Corners and Highway 27 offers an abundance of entertainment & dining, all within minutes from the Highway 192 entertainment corridor featuring diverse offerings & venues. Disney World theme parks incl. Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, & ESPN Wide World of Sports are less than 30 min. away by car. Other area attractions and local spots include ChampionsGate, Northeast Regional Park (dog park, playground, athletic fields,) Advent Health Four Corners, Island H20 Water Park, Lake Louisa State Park, multiple Publix shopping centers, big box stores, major retailers, and world class golf courses. For highway access, I-4 and SR-429 are both within minutes. Note -- There's a Master umbrella HOA and 2nd HOA for the Highgate Park subdivision. Sold as-is, where-is. No Seller’s disclosures. Seller is making no warranties or representations of property condition. Room dimensions are approximate & should be independently verified. Proof of funds/pre-approval letter required with all offers. Buying party is responsible for verifying whether property condition will qualify for buyer’s specific loan program. If applicable, HOA or Condominium monthly dues may be subject to changes, special assessments & must be verified by buyer. Monthly dues often adjust on January 1st of each year. Some condominiums may also charge an initial “Capital Contribution” payable at closing. MLS information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. Parties are advised to verify. The seller requires a 10 DOM holding period prior to entertaining any offers. *Per our seller, please ensure all potential buyers view the interior of the property prior to submitting offers. Agents must always accompany buyers during showings. Seller will not entertain sight-unseen offers. Please factor any repair estimates into the offer.* There's a 4-minutes video walk-through available in MLS under "Virtual Tour."
Facts & features
The home at a glance
5
Bedrooms
3.5
Bathrooms
2,451
Sqft
0.14 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
2005
Year built
Two
Levels
$163
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.
$3,294 /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
$3,294/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
−12%
$/sqft vs Davenport actives
$163 vs $190
Days on market
92 vs 50 typical
Where $163/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 Highgate Park, 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 · projected
$48,430/yr gross
Projected nightly rate, occupancy and annual revenue for this exact home.
Long-term rental
$2,280/mo median
Live Davenport rental listing data — this home’s rate depends on size, condition and furnishing.
The Davenport short-term market
▼ Softening46%
Occupancy
▼ 35% yr/yr
$302
Avg nightly rate
▲ 16% yr/yr
$31K/yr
Revenue per listing
$138
RevPAR
70 days
Booking lead time
5.9 nights
Avg stay
3
Typical min nights
3,730
Active rentals
▲ 7% supply
Seasonality — monthly occupancy
Peaks at 55% in Mar · bottoms at 36% in Jun
Last 12 months of data, January–December, bars scaled to the seasonal peak. Market-wide averages across all home sizes in Davenport — the projection above is specific to this home’s size.
Where it sits
Inside Highgate Park
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Highgate Park is a short-term-rental community. See the full guide →
DAVENPORT 33897 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
29,206
Median age
38.9
Median income
$73,457
Median home value
$279,100
Avg household
2.85
Households w/ children
3,278
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 → $355K
Davenport median sold, yr/yr
97.6%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
174 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 18% above the DAVENPORT 33897 median. See the full Davenport market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 638 KENSINGTON DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Oct ’25$460,000
257 LANCASTER DRIVE · same community
5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,451 sqft · $188/sqft · 98 DOM
Sold · Jul ’26$427,000
163 HIGHGATE PARK BOULEVARD · same community
5 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,451 sqft · $174/sqft · 8 DOM
Sold · Sep ’25$430,000
256 LANCASTER DRIVE · same community
5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,451 sqft · $175/sqft · 216 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
David Ramirez
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 638 KENSINGTON DRIVE — start here.

Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 638 KENSINGTON DRIVE — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
Pick a day that works — this goes straight to David's phone and CRM.
Straight answers
638 KENSINGTON DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 638 KENSINGTON DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,294/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $182/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 638 KENSINGTON DRIVE?+
The association fee works out to $182 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 638 KENSINGTON DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $5,046. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Can 638 KENSINGTON DRIVE be rented short-term?+
Yes — this home sits inside Highgate Park, 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 638 KENSINGTON DRIVE?+
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 $399,900, this home is listed about 3% above the Davenport median of $389,700. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 638 KENSINGTON DRIVE?+
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
Three things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$399,900 runs 18% above the DAVENPORT 33897 median — but at 2,451 sqft it's also 26% larger than the typical Davenport listing.
02Zoned for nightly rentals
Highgate Park 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.
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Listing courtesy of JASON CRANE REAL ESTATE LLC · Jason Crane. MLS #O6404808.
IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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