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For sale
$549,900
5242 FORBES TERRACE, PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33981
3beds
2,166sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1987
9,999 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$254/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 13 days
- 800
- 60
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Dena Sternquist PA 941-303-3409,
REALTY ONE GROUP MVP 800-896-8790
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: C7531465
Originating 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
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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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $549,900+234.3%$254/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 6/1/1995 | Sold | $164,500$76/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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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