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  • $549,900

    5242 FORBES TERRACE, PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33981

    3beds
    2,166sqft
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    $3,759/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1987
    9,999 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $254/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    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!
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    Listed by:

    Dena Sternquist PA 941-303-3409,

    REALTY ONE GROUP MVP 800-896-8790

    Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: C7531465MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Port Charlotte

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Level: First
      • Area: 255 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 15x17
      Kitchen
      • Level: First
      • Area: 110 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11x10
      Living room
      • Level: First
      • Area: 300 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 20x15
      Heating
      • Electric
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer
      • Laundry: Laundry Room
      Features
      • Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
      • Doors: Sliding Doors
      • Windows: Skylight(s), Window Treatments
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 3,155
      • Total interior livable area: 2,166 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Garage - Attached
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Screened
      • Exterior features: Lighting, Private Entrance, Private Mailbox, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage
      • Has private pool: Yes
      • Pool features: Gunite, In Ground, Lighting, Screen Enclosure
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Water, Canal, River
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Water,Canal,River
      • Waterfront features: Canal Front, Waterfront, Canal - Brackish, Brackish Canal Access, Gulf/Ocean Access, Intracoastal Waterway Access, River Access, Davits, No Wake Zone, Seawall
      • Body of water: FORBES WATERWAY
      Lot
      • Size: 9,999 Square Feet
      • Features: Landscaped
      Details
      • Parcel number: 402133158002
      • Zoning: RSF3.5
      • Special conditions: None

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Block, Stucco
      • Foundation: Slab
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1987

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Street Lights, Water Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Canal Front, Fishing, Private Boat Ramp, River, Water Access, Waterfront, Park, Playground
      • Security: Security System Leased
      • Pet fee: $0 monthly
      • Subdivision: PORT CHARLOTTE SEC 054
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      • Amenities included: Park, Playground
      Location
      • Region: Pt Charlotte

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $254/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $475,288
      • Annual tax amount: $3,632
      • Date on market: 10/7/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
      • Ownership: Fee Simple
      • Total actual rent: 0
      • Electric utility on property: Yes
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        10/7/2026Listed for sale$549,900+234.3%$254/sqft
        Source: Stellar MLS #C7531465 Report a problem
        6/1/1995Sold$164,500$76/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$3,783 +2.7%$228,863 +2.9%
        2024$3,682 +1.1%$222,413 +3%
        2023$3,643 -0.2%$215,935 +3%
        2022$3,651 +0.1%$209,646 +3%
        2021$3,649 +5.1%$203,540 +1.4%
        2020$3,470 +3.1%$200,730 +2.3%
        2019$3,365 +7.8%$196,217 +1.9%
        2018$3,122 $192,558 +5.2%
        2017$3,122 +4.1%$182,953 +2.1%
        2016$3,000 +2.2%$179,190 +0.7%
        2015$2,935 0%$177,944 +0.8%
        2014$2,935 +25.2%$176,532 +3.2%
        2013$2,344 +4.2%$171,016 +3%
        2012$2,250 +5%$166,035
        2011$2,144 -0.1%$166,035 +1.5%
        2010$2,146 +11.1%$163,581 +2.7%
        2009$1,932 $159,280 +5.7%
        2007-- $150,718
        2006-- $150,718 +6.1%
        2005-- $142,066 +1.9%
        2004-- $139,417
        2003-- $139,417 +2.4%
        2002$2,103 -1.5%$136,149 +1.6%
        2001$2,134 +7.1%$134,005 +3%
        2000$1,992 $130,102
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