# Darlene Davenport > Founder-led boutique real estate team in Tampa Bay (Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota) affiliated with Compass, specializing in luxury listings, concierge seller services, pre-market/private offerings and relocation/investor transactions. Boutique luxury listings, concierge seller services, Compass Private Exclusives, renovation-at-close, proven track record, privacy-focused sellers, relocating executives, investors ## Agent Bios - [Darlene Davenport Real Estate Agent | Tampa FL Luxury Homes](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/agent/darlene-davenport): Agent profile for Darlene Davenport, a Tampa Bay luxury real estate consultant with a portfolio spanning Sarasota, Tampa, and Gulf Beaches. - [Samantha Yerkes](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/agent/samantha-yerkes): Samantha Yerkes is a Tampa Bay relocation specialist and real estate advisor with The Davenport Group at Compass. ## Neighborhood Guides - [Hyde Park Tampa FL Neighborhood: Historic Luxury Living](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/neighborhoods/hyde-park): Directory page for Hyde Park in Tampa, highlighting its historic homes, walkability, and local dining and shopping. - [South Tampa Real Estate: Luxury Homes & Urban Living](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/neighborhoods/south-tampa): South Tampa, Florida, neighborhood listing highlighting Bayshore Boulevard living, local amenities, and census-based demographics. - [Downtown Sarasota, FL Luxury Living & Waterfront Condos](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/neighborhoods/downtown-sarasota): A Downtown Sarasota neighborhood profile highlighting census data, walkability scores, nearby businesses, and school information. - [Davis Island, FL: Discover Waterfront Luxury Homes](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/neighborhoods/davis-island): Davis Island, FL is a Tampa neighborhood known for waterfront homes, downtown views, and golf cart-friendly streets. - [Lakewood Ranch Real Estate & Luxury Homes for Sale](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/neighborhoods/lakewood-ranch): Lakewood Ranch real estate page profiles an upscale Florida planned community with demographics, local businesses, schools, and contact details. - [Siesta Key, FL Real Estate - Luxury Island Homes for Sale](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/neighborhoods/siesta-key): Siesta Key, FL neighborhood page highlighting luxury coastal living, beach access, local demographics, and nearby businesses. - [Snell Isle FL Neighborhood: Luxury Waterfront Living](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/neighborhoods/snell-isle): Real-estate neighborhood profile for Snell Isle, FL with census stats, nearby businesses, and walkability scores. - [Historic Old Northeast: Charming Homes & Coastal Vibes](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/neighborhoods/old-northeast): A templated Old Northeast neighborhood page from The Davenport Group combines a brief local description with census, Walk Score, Yelp, and school data. - [Westchase, FL Neighborhood: Golf, Parks & Top Schools](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/neighborhoods/westchase): Westchase, FL neighborhood page with demographics, nearby businesses, schools, and a featured Tampa listing. - [Discover Odessa, FL: Luxurious Living Near Tampa](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/neighborhoods/odessa): Neighborhood listing for Odessa, FL, highlighting suburban living, local demographics, points of interest, and school data. - [Beach Drive: Upscale Dining & Nightlife in St. Petersburg](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/neighborhoods/beach-drive): Beach Drive, FL neighborhood profile with census demographics, walkability scores, and nearby points of interest. - [Wesley Chapel FL Real Estate - Explore Luxury Homes](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/neighborhoods/wesley-chapel): Wesley Chapel, FL neighborhood profile with census stats, walk/bike scores, nearby businesses, and school-area details. ## Featured Properties - [860 CRESTRIDGE CIR](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/properties/860-crestridge-cir-tarpon-springs-fl-us-34688-mfrtb8330639): Property listing for a 3-bed, 2-bath single-story home at 860 Crestridge Cir, Tarpon Springs FL. - [9816 EMERALD LINKS DR](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/properties/9816-emerald-links-dr-tampa-fl-us-33626-mfrtb8317772): Sold 4-bedroom luxury single-family home with heated saltwater pool on a golf course in Westchase Tampa. - [7147 FOREST MERE DR](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/properties/7147-forest-mere-dr-riverview-fl-us-33578-mfrtb8355146): Sold 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home on wooded waterfront lot in Oak Creek, Riverview, Florida. - [337 SHORE DR E](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/properties/337-shore-dr-e-oldsmar-fl-us-34677-mfrtb8443974): Renovated 3bed, 2bath single-family home in Oldsmar, FL near Tampa Bay waterfront, parks, and amenities. - [Florida Homes & Property Listings | The Davenport Group](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/properties): Portfolio of featured and sold residential properties across Tampa Bay, FL including St. Petersburg, Oldsmar, Dunedin, Sarasota. - [7807 BAY DR](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/properties/7807-bay-dr-tampa-fl-us-33635-mfrtb8335365): Custom bayfront single-family home on 3.12-acre lot in Tampa, FL with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - [503 PARK BLVD](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/properties/503-park-blvd-oldsmar-fl-us-34677-mfrtb8442705): 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom contemporary waterfront home for sale at 503 Park Blvd in Oldsmar, Florida. - [146 26TH AVE NE](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/properties/146-26th-ave-ne-st-petersburg-fl-us-33704-mfrtb8394194): For-sale waterfront 3-bed, 3-bath historic Granada Terrace home at 146 26th Ave NE, St. Petersburg. - [6306 FITZGERALD RD](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/properties/6306-fitzgerald-rd-odessa-fl-us-33556-mfrt3458788): Custom 3-bedroom, 3-bath waterfront home on nearly one-acre with heated pool and private dock in Odessa, FL. - [5802 YEATS MANOR DR](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/properties/5802-yeats-manor-dr-tampa-fl-us-33616-mfrt3468150): Three-level, fully renovated waterfront townhouse in Westshore Yacht Club, Tampa; three beds, four baths, terraces. - [6141 GRANDVIEW HILL CT](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/properties/6141-grandview-hill-ct-bradenton-fl-us-34203-mfra4558048): Single-family home at 6141 Grandview Hill Ct, Bradenton, FL - 3 beds, 3 baths, 2,275 sqft. - [9031 SPRUCE CREEK CIR](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/properties/9031-spruce-creek-cir-riverview-fl-us-33578-mfrt3496209): Property listing for a 3-bedroom, 2-bath Taylor Morrison home at 9031 Spruce Creek Cir, Riverview, FL. ## Buyer Guides - [First Time Buyer's Guide | The Davenport Group](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/buyers-guide): A Tampa real-estate guide outlines ten steps for first-time buyers, from budgeting and prequalification to inspections, appraisals, and closing. ## Seller Guides - [Seller's Guide: Step-by-Step Plan to Sell Your Home](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/sellers-guide): The Davenport Group outlines a step-by-step seller's guide for pricing, marketing, offers, closing, and moving out. ## Tools - [Detailed Home Valuation in Florida | Free Expert Report](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/home-valuation): Florida homeowners can request a valuation page that explains CMA and appraisal methods and when market value matters. ## Featured Blog Posts - [Lakewood Ranch vs South Tampa: Choose Your Lifestyle](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/blog/lakewood-ranch-or-south-tampa-how-to-choose-your-lifestyle): Comparison guide for choosing between Lakewood Ranch and South Tampa based on lifestyle, commute, housing, schools, and HOA structure. - [Beach Drive St Petersburg Condos: Amenities & HOA Guide](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/blog/condo-living-on-beach-drive-amenities-and-hoa-basics): Guide to Beach Drive St. Petersburg condos, covering HOA fees, insurance, rentals, amenities, and coastal due diligence. - [Hyde Park Bungalow Styles: South Tampa Buyer Guide](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/blog/hyde-park-bungalow-styles-a-buyers-primer): South Tampa buyer's guide to Hyde Park bungalow styles, maintenance risks, and resale considerations. - [South Tampa Housing Market: 2026 Luxury Trends & Timing](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/blog/south-tampa-luxury-market-trends-and-timing-your-sale): South Tampa luxury market trends guide covering 2026 pricing, timing, staging, and off-market strategy for sellers. - [Lakewood Ranch CDD vs HOA: Fees Buyers Must Understand](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/blog/cdd-vs-hoa-fees-in-lakewood-ranch-explained): Guide to Lakewood Ranch CDD and HOA fees, including billing, budgeting, village variability, and steps to verify exact amounts. - [Westchase HOA Villages Guide: Rules, Fees & Lifestyles](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/blog/westchase-villages-and-hoa-differences): Guide to Westchase villages in Hillsborough County, explaining how HOA structures, amenities, rules, and fees can differ block to block. - [Beach Drive St Pete Condos: How to Evaluate | Buyer Guide](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/blog/how-to-evaluate-a-condo-purchase-on-beach-drive): A guide to evaluating Beach Drive St. Petersburg condos, covering building health, HOA finances, insurance, financing, and resale risks. - [Old Northeast Historic District Buyer Guide | St. Pete](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/blog/old-northeast-historic-district-buyer-basics): A homebuyer guide to Historic Old Northeast in St. Petersburg, covering inspections, preservation rules, and renovation planning. - [Downtown Sarasota Condos: Walkability, Culture, Bay Views](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/blog/condo-living-in-downtown-sarasota-walkability-culture-views): A guide to condo living in downtown Sarasota, covering walkability, arts, bayfront parks, and new high-rises versus boutique buildings. - [Siesta Key Second Home Guide: Condos, Costs & Rentals](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/blog/siesta-key-second-homes-and-condos-a-practical-overview): A practical guide to Siesta Key second homes covering condos, homes, rental rules, carrying costs, flood risk, and beach logistics. - [Davis Islands Waterfront Homes: Lifestyle, Boating & Risk](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/blog/davis-islands-waterfront-living-lifestyle-boating-and-risk): Davis Islands waterfront homes in Tampa are presented as a lifestyle-and-risk guide covering boating access, dock rules, flooding, and insurance. - [Hyde Park Tampa Relocation Guide: Is It Right for You?](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/blog/is-hyde-park-right-for-you-a-relocating-professionals-guide): A Tampa real-estate guide weighs Hyde Park's commute access, walkability, historic homes, school verification, and pricing for relocating professionals. - [New Construction in Wesley Chapel: Smart Buyer Tips](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/blog/new-construction-in-wesley-chapel-smart-moves-for-buyers): Guide to buying new construction in Wesley Chapel, comparing builders, fees, timelines, incentives, and school zoning. - [Living in Historic Old Northeast, St. Petersburg](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/blog/living-in-historic-old-northeast-daily-rhythm-and-charm): Directory-style guide to Historic Old Northeast in St. Petersburg, covering its historic district boundaries, walkability, waterfront access, and daily rhythm. - [Odessa FL Luxury Estates: Smart Buyer & Seller Guide](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/blog/odessa-luxury-estates-key-considerations-for-buyers-and-sellers): Guide to Odessa luxury estates for buyers and sellers, with focus on land use, utilities, flood exposure, and future development. - [Snell Isle Luxury Home Selling: Price It to Stand Out](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/blog/snell-isle-luxury-sellers-pricing-and-presentation): A Snell Isle seller guide explains how luxury homes should be priced, staged, and marketed in a selective St. Petersburg submarket. - [Snell Isle Waterfront Living: St. Petersburg Guide](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/blog/waterfront-living-on-snell-isle-everyday-lifestyle-insights): A Snell Isle lifestyle guide covering boating access, parks, golf, flood insurance, and waterfront home types in St. Petersburg. - [Beach Drive Condo Resale Value in St. Pete: What Matters?](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/blog/what-really-drives-beach-drive-condo-resale-values): A Beach Drive condo resale guide in downtown St. Petersburg covering views, parking, building health, amenities, and walkability. - [Selling Historic Home Old Northeast? What to Know](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/blog/selling-a-historic-home-in-old-northeast-what-to-know): Guide to selling a historic home in Old Northeast, St. Petersburg, covering designation, approvals, pricing, staging, and preservation-minded updates. - [Westchase vs Wesley Chapel: Which Fits Your Family?](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/blog/westchase-vs-wesley-chapel-for-families-a-sidebyside-look): A side-by-side Tampa-area family homebuying guide compares Westchase and Wesley Chapel on housing, schools, commute, amenities, and HOA costs. - [Siesta Key Vacation Homes vs Rentals Guide](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/blog/siesta-key-vacation-homes-vs-rentals-how-to-choose): Guide to choosing a Siesta Key vacation home or rental, focusing on zoning, condo documents, taxes, seasonality, and management burden. ## Testimonials - [Client Testimonials & Success Stories | The Davenport Group](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/testimonials): Testimonials page for The Davenport Group featuring client praise for Darlene Davenport's Tampa and Florida real estate services. ## Core Pages - [Discover Tampa Bay Real Estate - Luxury Homes & Expert Agents](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/): Luxury Tampa Bay real estate team profile for The Davenport Group, with Compass affiliation, featured listings, testimonials, and valuation lead forms. ## Other Pages - [Compass Concierge | The Davenport Group, FL Real Estate](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/concierge): The Davenport Group markets Compass Concierge for Florida sellers, highlighting zero-due-until-closing home improvements and repayment terms. - [View Our Compass Exclusive Listings | Darlene Davenport](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/compass-private-exclusives): Compass Private Exclusives page for The Davenport Group in Tampa explains off-market listing and buyer access strategies. - [Compass Advantage | The Davenport Group Experts](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/compass-advantage): The Davenport Group page outlines Compass Advantage and its luxury real estate services in Tampa. - [St. Pete | Neighborhood | The Davenport Group](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/st-pete): St. Pete real estate page highlighting economic drivers, livability rankings, awards, and neighborhood links. - [Meet The Davenport Group | Tampa, Florida Real Estate Group](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/team): Meet The Davenport Group, a Tampa real estate team led by Principal/Founder Darlene Davenport. - [Privacy Policy | The Davenport Group, FL Real Estate](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/terms-and-conditions): Privacy policy and terms of use for Darlene Davenport's real estate website, covering data collection, AI use, sharing, and opt-outs. - [Contact Us | The Davenport Group, FL Real Estate](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/contact-us): Contact page for The Davenport Group in Tampa with inquiry forms and office details. - [Neighborhoods | Tampa, Florida Real Estate Group](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/neighborhoods): The Davenport Group's neighborhoods page lists Tampa, Sarasota, and St. Pete service areas with contact information. - [Sarasota | Neighborhood | The Davenport Group](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/sarasota): The Davenport Group profiles Sarasota, Florida as a Gulf Coast market with beaches, culture, and nearby communities. - [Luxe Living | Tampa, Florida Real Estate Group](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/luxe-living): A Tampa Bay real-estate landing page promoting a digital Luxe Living magazine and The Davenport Group contact options. - [Tampa | Neighborhood | The Davenport Group Expert](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/tampa): Tampa lifestyle page highlighting local culture, education, employers, and city rankings. - [404 Page Not Found | The Davenport Group, FL Real Estate](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/404): 404 error page for The Davenport Group with contact details and a prompt to request home-search assistance. - [Tampa Real Estate & Community Blog | The Davenport Group](https://thedavenportgroupfl.com/blog): Directory page listing The Davenport Group's Tampa Bay and Sarasota real-estate blog posts.