5242 FORBES TERRACE
Port Charlotte, FL 33981
$549,900
BOATERS, THIS IS THE ONE! Enjoy approximately 80 feet of seawall along the Forbes Waterway, plus a dock with 2 Davits with water connected. Launch from your own backyard and enjoy boating access to the Myakka River, Charlotte Harbor, and through Boca Grande Pass to the Gulf of Mexico. Spend your days fishing, cruising, exploring the waterways, or heading out for a waterfront adventure. YOUR SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATERFRONT LIFESTYLE STARTS HERE! Beautifully maintained and meticulously cared for by only the second owner, this impressive pool home offers the perfect combination of boating, outdoor living, space, and comfort. Ideally located on a low-traffic cul-de-sac street. From the moment you arrive, you’ll appreciate the lush mature palm trees, meticulous landscaping, screened front porch, and the home’s beautifully kept, orderly, and well-cared-for presentation. Inside, the desirable split-bedroom floor plan features a large living room, spacious family room, formal dining room, breakfast nook, abundant closet space, and exceptional storage throughout. One of the home’s standout features is the incredible indoor-outdoor flow. Nearly every room offers direct access to the expansive lanai and pool area, with amazing views. The guest bathroom provides convenient direct pool access. Major updates and features include a NEW ROOF in 2023, water heater 2019, new garage door, an attached 14’ x 8' storage shed, plenty of room for guests, plus much more. Whether you’re searching for a full-time Florida residence, seasonal escape, or waterfront retreat, this beautifully cared-for home delivers ...
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Listing Courtesy of: REALTY ONE GROUP MVP
800-896-8790
| Listing Id: | C7531465 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $549,900 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Status: | Active |
| Bedrooms Total: | 3 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 2 |
| Living Area: | 2,166 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $3,632 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 9,999 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.23 |
| Waterfront?: | Yes |
| City: | Port Charlotte |
| County Or Parish: | Charlotte |
| Subdivision Name: | Port Charlotte Sec 054 |
| Postal Code: | 33981 |
| Year Built: | 1987 |
| Appliances: | Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer |
| Association Amenities: | Park, Playground |
| Attached Garage?: | Yes |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 2 |
| Building Area Source: | Public Records |
| Building Area Total: | 3155 |
| Building Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Direction Faces: | West |
| Foundation Details: | Slab |
| Construction Materials: | Block, Stucco |
| Cooling: | Central Air |
| Directions: | US-41/Tamiami Trail to FL-776/El Jobean Road and continue west. Turn right onto Gillot Blvd, then right onto Holton Terrace and follow it as it continues into David Blvd. Turn right onto Forbes Terrace and continue to 5242 Forbes Ter, Port Charlotte, FL 33981, property will be on your right. |
| Exterior Features: | Lighting, Private Entrance, Private Mailbox, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage |
| Flooring: | Carpet, Tile |
| Furnished: | Negotiable |
| Garage Spaces: | 2 |
| Garage?: | Yes |
| Community Features: | Park, Playground, Street Lights |
| Heating: | Electric |
| Interior Features: | Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), High Ceilings, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments |
| Laundry Features: | Laundry Room |
| Levels: | One |
| Ownership: | Fee Simple |
| Living Area Source: | Public Records |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Features: | Landscaped |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.23 |
| Postal Code Plus4: | 2285 |
| MLS Area Major: | 33981 - Port Charlotte |
| MLS Area Major: | 33981 - Port Charlotte |
| Original List Price: | $549,900 |
| Other Equipment: | Private Entrance, Private Yard |
| Parcel Number: | 402133158002 |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Screened |
| Pets Allowed: | Yes |
| Pool Features: | Gunite, In Ground, Lighting, Screen Enclosure |
| Township: | 40 |
| Road Surface Type: | Paved |
| Roof: | Shingle |
| Listing Terms: | Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan |
| Tax Year: | 2025 |
| Security Features: | Security System Leased |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Special Listing Conditions: | None |
| Water Body Name: | FORBES WATERWAY |
| State Or Province: | FL |
| Utilities: | BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected |
| View: | Water |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Public Survey Range: | 21 |
| Public Survey Section: | 33 |
| Zoning: | RSF3.5 |
| Possession: | Close Of Escrow |
| Waterfront Features: | Canal - Brackish |
| Window Features: | Skylight(s), Blinds |
| Additional Lease Restrictions: | Buyer and/or Buyers Agent to independently verify all lease and rental restrictions with Charlotte County. |
| Additional Water Information: | Forbes Waterway/canal provides boating access to the Myakka River, Charlotte Harbor and then out through Boca Grande Pass to the Gulf of Mexico. |
| Alternate Key Folio Num: | 0058521-000300-5 |
| Amenities Additional Fees: | Voluntary property owners association: Property Owners of Gulf Cove, Inc., www.gulfcove.org. Private waterfront park and playground membership $75 per year. Private boat ramp access $75 per year. |
| Available For Lease Yn: | Yes |
| Building Area Total Srch Sq M: | 293.11 |
| Calculated List Price By Calcula: | 253.88 |
| Cddyn: | No |
| Dprurl: | https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/MFRMLS/C7531465?w=Agent&skip_sso=true |
| Dprurl 2: | https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/MFRMLS/C7531465?w=Customer |
| Dpryn: | Yes |
| Exist Lse Tenant Yn: | No |
| Flood Zone Code: | AE |
| Flood Zone Date: | 2022-12-15 |
| Flood Zone Panel: | 12015C0204G |
| Green Verification Count: | 0 |
| Homestead Yn: | Yes |
| Lease Restrictions Yn: | No |
| Listing Exclusion Yn: | No |
| Living Area Meters: | 201.23 |
| Lot Size Square Meters: | 929 |
| Minimum Lease: | No Minimum |
| Pet Restrictions: | No Restrictions |
| Realtor Info: | As-Is |
| Room Count: | 3 |
| Sdeo yn: | No |
| Sw Subdiv Community Name: | Port Charlotte |
| Total Acreage: | 0 to less than 1/4 |
| Unit Number Yn: | No |
| Water Access: | Canal - Brackish, Gulf/Ocean, Intracoastal Waterway, River |
| Water Access Yn: | Yes |
| Water Extras: | Davits, No Wake Zone, Seawall - Concrete |
| Water Extras Yn: | Yes |
| Water Frontage Feet Canal Bracki: | 80 |
| Waterfront Feet Total: | 80 |
| Water View: | Yes |
| Association 2 Yn: | 0 |
| Attribution Contact: | 800-896-8790 |
| Originating System Name : | Stellar MLS |
| Community Association Water Features: | Canal Front, Fishing, Private Boat Ramp, River, Water Access, Waterfront |
| Dock Description: | Dock - Concrete |
| Dock Dimensions: | 8 x 10.5 |
| Dock Yn: | Yes |
| In Law Suite Yn: | No |
| Green Energy Generation Yn: | No |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-09-29 |
| Pool Private?: | Yes |
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