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Punta Gorda Homes For Sale
Known as a historic fishing village, Punta Gorda is located on the Gulf Coast between Sarasota and Fort Myers, bordered by the harbor on one side and a rural area on the other. Recognized by Money magazine as "Best Small Community in America," Punta Gorda boasts low crime, a moderate cost of living and affordable Punta Gorda homes for sale. Currently, the historic and downtown areas are undergoing revitalization. Punta Gorda homes for sale offer diversity, from waterfront and golf course living to condos and single-family homes, as well as lots for custom building.
Current home appreciation rate is 12%. The median home price is $115, 200, a jump of 14% from 2002. Inland, Punta Gorda homes for sale are priced from $150,000 up to $500,000 in more exclusive areas. Waterfront Punta Gorda homes for sale offer variety from mid-rise condos and patio homes to estate properties. Punta Gorda homes for sale near the water can start as low as $70,000 to $100,000. Condos range in price from $45,000 up to $500,000 for larger units on the waterfront.
There are several deed-restricted subdivisions and newer real estate in Punta Gorda Isles, Burnt Store Isles and Seminole Lakes, areas situated on a network of salt water canals. Typical three-bedroom Punta Gorda homes for sale in these areas start around $175,000 and can go upwards to several million.
Clipper Cove is a waterfront, Gulf-access neighborhood that features condo living in a carriage house style with boat facilities; prices start in the mid-$100s and go up to the mid to high $200s. Palm Isles Condo Resort and Spa has Mediterranean resort-style Punta Gorda homes for sale, with an Italian influence. These Palm Isles Punta Gorda homes for sale range from $200,000 to $700,000. For a riverfront setting with wildlife and Gulf access, Peace River Club offers Punta Gorda homes for sale from $399,000 to $800,000.
Vacant homesites for the investor or custom builder start as low as $50,000.
Punta Gorda Weather and News
Fair and 73 degrees F at Punta Gorda, Charlotte County Airport, FL
Winds are Northeast at 5 MPH. The pressure is 30.04" (1017.4 mb) and the humidity is 96%. The heat index is 69. Last Updated on Oct 7, 5:53 am EDT.
For more information on Punta Gorda and Punta Gorda homes for sale, go to:
City of Punta Gorda at http://www.ci.punta-gorda.fl.us/
Charlotte County Visitor's Bureau, http://www.pureflorida.com
Charlotte County Economic Development Office, http://www.pureeconomics.org
