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$549,900

3 Beds 2 Baths 2,166 SQFT 0.23 Acres
Type: Single Family

5242 FORBES TERRACE
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33981

MLS#: C7531465
Doug Davis
Doug Davis
The Real Estate Advantage
Phone: 612.867.8765
Office: 763.755.1100
Presented by: REALTY ONE GROUP MVP with 800-896-8790. - 800-896-8790

Property Description

 

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 the lifestyle buyers come to Southwest Florida to find: POOL, DOCK, BOATING ACCESS, and exceptional outdoor living all in one property. Best of all, there is NO mandatory HOA and NO CDD. Owners may choose to join the voluntary property owners association: Property Owners of Gulf Cove, Inc., which provides access to a private boat ramp and private park. Designed for comfortable everyday living while embracing the Florida lifestyle, this home offers waterfront living, privacy, outdoor space, and water access without mandatory association fees. A short distance from the new Myakka River Park, currently under construction and expected to have trails, recreational areas, and a natural kayak launch along the Myakka River. Minutes to pristine, sparkling sand and turquoise-water beaches: Boca Grande and Englewood. Located close to schools, restaurants, and shopping. Move in, unpack, and start living the life you've always dreamed of. Don't miss the opportunity to make this your own personal sanctuary. Enjoy true Florida living: hiking, biking, hunting, swimming, shelling, boating, fishing, bird watching, and beyond. Schedule a viewing today and let this dream home become your reality!


 

Interior Features

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms3

Bathrooms

Half Baths0
Total Baths2

Other Interior Features

LivingAreaSource0 sqft
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
Fireplace Y/NNo
FlooringCarpet, Tile
Furnished Y/NNegotiable
Heating Y/NYes
Interior AmenitiesCathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Skylight(s), Split Bedroom, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
Laundry FeaturesLaundry Room
Window FeaturesBlinds

General

Additional Parcels Y/NNo
AppliancesDishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer
Association AmenitiesPark, Playground
Attached Garage Yes
Body of WaterFORBES WATERWAY
Building Area Units0 sqft
Carport Y/NNo
CityPORT CHARLOTTE
Community FeaturesCanal Front, Fishing, Private Boat Ramp, River, Water Access, Waterfront, Park, Playground
Construction MaterialsBlock, Stucco
CoolingCentral Air
CountyCharlotte
DirectionsUS-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.
DockY/NYes
Facing DirectionWest
Flood Zone CodeAE
Full Baths2
Garage Spaces2
Garage Y/NYes
HeatingElectric
In Law Suite YNNo
Land Lease Y/NNo
Lease Considered Y/NYes
Legal DescriptionPCH 054 1700 0103 PORT CHARLOTTE SEC54 BLK1700 LT 103 366/413 737/566 1250/1153 1405/327 1492/1436 AFF1508/1180
LevelsOne
Listing TermsCash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Living Area Units0 sqft
Lot Size Square Feet9,999 sqft
Lot Size UnitsSquare Feet
MLS Area33981 - Port Charlotte
Minimum LeaseNo Minimum
New ConstructionNo
Occupancy TypeOwner
OwnershipFee Simple
Patio/Porch FeaturesCovered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Screened
Pets AllowedYes
Pool FeaturesGunite, In Ground, Lighting, Screen Enclosure
PossessionClose Of Escrow
Property SubtypeSingle Family Residence
Property TypeResidential
RoofShingle
Security FeaturesSecurity System Leased
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerPublic Sewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Subdivision NamePORT CHARLOTTE SEC 054
Tax Annual Amount$3,632
Tax Lot103
Tax Year2025
Total Rooms3
UtilitiesBB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Street Lights, Water Connected
ViewWater
Virtual TourClick here
Water Access TypeCanal - Brackish, Gulf/Ocean, Intracoastal Waterway, River
Water Access Y/NYes
Water ViewCanal, River
Water View Y/NYes
Waterfront FeaturesCanal Front, Waterfront, Canal - Brackish
Year Built1987
ZoningRSF3.5

Exterior

Building Area Total3,155 sqft
Covered Spaces2
Exterior AmenitiesLighting, Private Entrance, Private Mailbox, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Sliding Doors, Storage
Foundation DetailsSlab
Lot FeaturesLandscaped
Lot Size Acres0.23
Lot Size Area9,999 sqft
Private PoolYes
Road Surface TypePaved
Water SourcePublic
Waterfront Y/NYes

Additional Details

Price History

Schools 

High School Hubert H Humphrey Middle School
Middle School N/A
Elementary School Big Hollow Elementary School

  

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5242 FORBES TERRACE
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MLS#: C7531465
Doug Davis
Doug Davis
The Real Estate Advantage
Phone: 612.867.8765
Office: 763.755.1100