The Davenport corridor in Polk County has five distinct 55+ communities — from the oldest Del Webb in the metro to a Fred Funk championship golf course to resort amenity pools. They are not interchangeable. Here is the honest side-by-side.
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Talk to a Specialist →| Community | HOA/mo | Golf | CDD | Price Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Webb Orlando | ~$220 | None | Verify (likely low) | $280K–$500K | Del Webb brand at lowest monthly cost |
| High Vista | ~$240 | Golf access via master plan | Verify | $220K–$380K | Lowest entry price in corridor |
| Providence Golf | ~$210 + golf | Fred Funk 18-hole — separate membership | Verify | $290K–$480K | Championship golf at Davenport prices |
| Watersong | ~$235 (verify both tiers) | None | Verify | $280K–$460K | Resort pool amenities, mixed-age master plan |
| Cascades at Estancia | ~$255 | None | Verify | $290K–$470K | Purpose-built 55+ without master plan complexity |
All communities in Polk County at 0.95% effective tax rate — highest in metro. CDD varies by parcel — verify via prior-year tax bill before any offer. HOA figures are estimates; verify with each community’s management company.
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Del Webb Orlando wins on brand recognition and lowest monthly cost in the corridor. The CDD may be near payoff on older phases. The amenity center is complete and operational. For Del Webb buyers who want the brand at the most affordable entry point in the metro, this is it.
High Vista wins on entry price — $220K–$280K homes in a gated 55+ community with golf course access is the most affordable combination of gating and golf in the metro. Verify the golf access structure before treating it as golf-included.
Providence Golf wins for serious golfers. The Fred Funk-designed championship course is the most credentialed attached to any 55+ community in the Davenport area. Active golfers who play 3–4 times per week will find the course quality justifies the membership add-on cost.
Watersong wins on resort amenity scale within a master plan. The waterslide and resort pool infrastructure go beyond what standalone 55+ communities at this price point typically fund. The mixed-age master plan context is the trade-off.
Cascades at Estancia wins on purpose-built 55+ simplicity — no master plan complexity, single-tier HOA, age-restricted from day one. For buyers who want clean structure and dedicated active adult community culture at a mid-range Davenport price point.
The variable that ties all five together: Polk County 0.95%. Every community above pays Polk County’s highest-in-metro property tax rate. On a $360K home, that costs $432/year more than Lake County, $216/year more than Osceola County. Buyers choosing between Davenport and Clermont should run this math explicitly — the lower Davenport home prices often offset the tax gap, but only if you calculate it rather than assume it.
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