About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 5242 FORBES Terrace in Port Charlotte, FL is listed for $539,999 ($249 per sqft). Built in 1987, the home offers 2,166 sqft of living space on a 0.23 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1987
  • 0.23 acre lot
  • Private pool
  • Waterfront

Property Details

1 story
2 full
2-car garage
1987

Amenities

PoolWaterfrontViewA/C
Listing 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!

Monthly Cost Estimate

$2,888/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$391
Interest$2,340
Insurance$157

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

5242 FORBES Terrace

Port Charlotte, FL 33981

PORT CHARLOTTE SEC 054

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Cathedral Ceiling(s)Ceiling Fans(s)High CeilingsPrimary Bedroom Main FloorSplit BedroomThermostatWalk-In Closet(s)Window Treatments

Exterior Features

LightingPrivate EntrancePrivate MailboxPrivate YardRain GuttersStorage

Property Details

Flooring

TileCarpet

Construction

Block Stucco

Views

RiverWater

Pool Features

Pool

Outdoor Features

PorchPatio

Heating

Electric (Heating)

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DishwasherDryerElectric Water HeaterMicrowaveRangeRefrigeratorTrash CompactorWasher

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 5242 FORBES Terrace is listed at $539,999 ($249/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $2,888 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1987, 0.23 acre lot, Private pool, Waterfront. Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), High Ceilings. Exterior Features: Lighting, Private Entrance, Private Mailbox.

This property is listed by Dena Sternquist PA.

DP

Dena Sternquist PA

Agent at Realty One Group MVP

Listed by Realty One Group MVP · Broker phone: (800) 896-8790 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# C7531465· Source: Stellar MLS· 36 days on PropertySimple

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5242 FORBES Terrace, Port Charlotte, FL 33981

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