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Harbour Heights

Harbour Heights

$353,329 Average Value
$172 Average Price per Sq Ft
0 Homes For Sale

Old Floridian living on the Peace River

Overlooking the Peace River just north of Punta Gorda, Harbour Heights draws homebuyers for its classic Floridian vibe and relatively affordable homes. "If you remember coming down here when you were a kid and you want that same feeling, that's Harbour Heights. Old Florida has a much more casual, laid-back feeling, whereas new Florida has a very manicured, controlled feeling," says Adrienne Andreae, a Punta Gorda native and Realtor with Allison James Estates & Homes. Expanses of scrubby pines and palms are more common than deed-restricted developments, but shopping, dining and entertainment in Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda are minutes away. Plus, the median sale price is under $375,000, below the state median of $415,000.

Townhomes and condos are among the many housing options in Harbour Heights.
Townhomes and condos are among the many housing options in Harbour Heights.
Harbour Heights is a quiet residential community on the shores of the Peace River.
Harbour Heights is a quiet residential community on the shores of the Peace River.
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Competitive prices for waterfront homes

Many Traditional and ranch-style single-family homes were built before the turn of the 21st century and sit on spacious lots with unfussy landscaping. They typically sell for between $125,000 and $770,000. Waterfront properties tend to run from about $375,000 to just over $1 million, competitive compared to nearby Punta Gorda. "If you go to Punta Gorda Isles and want to be on the water, it's multimillion," Andreae says. Townhomes and condos are also available; prices start close to $130,000 and rise to about $575,000.

Flooding and wind damage are concerns during hurricane season. In 2022, Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 storm, damaging over 200 homes in Charlotte County as well as Harbour Heights Park’s seawall and pier. “It hit Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda and Harbour Heights dead-on,” says Coldwell Banker Realtor Dana Hile, who has over six years of experience. Hurricanes Helene and Milton, in 2024, also caused significant damage throughout the county.

Harbour Heights homeowners enjoy the waterfront lifestyle and backyard docking.
Harbour Heights homeowners enjoy the waterfront lifestyle and backyard docking.
Harbour Heights offers some of the most affordable waterfront property in the country.
Harbour Heights offers some of the most affordable waterfront property in the country.
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Recreation at Harbour Heights Park, Peace River Preserve and more

The Harbour Heights Civic Association holds an annual Christmas Golf Cart Parade in December, as well as regular community cleanup days. They also host bingo nights, meetings and other small events in the Harbour Heights Event Center, at the north end of Harbour Heights Park. The riverfront park has a boat ramp, picnic areas and athletic facilities, including tennis/pickleball courts and horseshoe pits. A paved trail lined with Spanish moss-draped oak trees meanders around the playground. Peace River Preserve is a 450-acre natural area with unpaved trails to the north, near the 18-hole course at Deep Creek Golf Club.

Harbour Heights Park is a waterfront public park with playgrounds and athletic courts.
Harbour Heights Park is a waterfront public park with playgrounds and athletic courts.
Harbour Heights golfers enjoy the proximity to Deep Creek Golf Club.
Harbour Heights golfers enjoy the proximity to Deep Creek Golf Club.
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Local eateries, entertainment spots and shopping near Har

Mom-and-pop eateries, like Watson’s Ice Cream, JB’s Corner Café and K’s Family Pizzeria & Restaurant, are within a few miles of most homes, at the corner of Rampart Boulevard and Rio De Janeiro Avenue. The busy Kings Highway corridor, about 5 miles away, has national chain restaurants and big box stores, like Walmart Supercenter and Tractor Supply. It’s also home to Visani, an Italian steakhouse and comedy theater. “We get big-name comedians there,” Andreae says. The lively dinner theater also does music shows. Port Charlotte’s Sun Seekers Resort is another popular spot for dining and entertainment. “It’s got nine restaurants in it and bars. It’s a cool place. I’ve had people wanting to move near here just because of Sun Seeker,” Hile says. Punta Gorda’s historic downtown and Fishermen’s Village, a wharf-style commercial area, have more shopping, dining and nightlife.

Watson's Ice Cream is known for its homemade ice cream and waffle cones near Harbour Heights.
Watson's Ice Cream is known for its homemade ice cream and waffle cones near Harbour Heights.
Harbour Heights residents will find groceries and essentials at the nearby Publix.
Harbour Heights residents will find groceries and essentials at the nearby Publix.
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Highly rated Charlotte County Public Schools

Harbour Heights is zoned to Deep Creek Elementary, Punta Gorda Middle and Charlotte High. The elementary and high schools earn B-plus grades from Niche. Punta Gorda Middle gets a B. Charlotte High, established in the 1920s and known as Charlotte County’s “first and finest” high school, offers dual enrollment programs in partnership with Florida SouthWestern State College and Charlotte Technical College. The Charlotte County Public Schools district, which earns an overall A-minus from Niche, offers controlled open enrollment and has an average student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1.

Deep Creek Elementary School serves Charlotte County, FL.
Deep Creek Elementary School serves Charlotte County, FL.
Punta Gorda Middle School offers a large campus and athletic fields.
Punta Gorda Middle School offers a large campus and athletic fields.
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Getting around Charlotte County

Interstate 75 runs northwest toward Tampa and southeast toward Fort Myers. Tampa is farther; the 100-mile drive typically takes just over an hour and a half without traffic. The nearly 30-mile drive to Fort Myers usually takes around 40 minutes. Punta Gorda Airport, just across the river, is less than 10 miles away. HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital is also within 10 miles of most homes, off U.S. Route 41 in Port Charlotte. Charlotte County Transit provides curb-to-curb transportation service, reservable by phone or on the CCT mobile app.

Punta Gorda Airport is an international airport less than 10 miles from Harbour Heights.
Punta Gorda Airport is an international airport less than 10 miles from Harbour Heights.
Port Charlotte is just a short drive from Harbour Heights, and offers additional retail and local services.
Port Charlotte is just a short drive from Harbour Heights, and offers additional retail and local services.
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Area Facts

Number of Homes
8
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Months of Supply
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Distribution of Home Values

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Neighborhoods in Harbour Heights

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
3,723
Median Age
54
Population under 18
17.9%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
35.4%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$64,423
Below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$78,159

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
93.1%
College Graduates
28.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8%
% Population in Labor Force
53.3%
Below the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
54''
Average Winter Low Temperature
53°F
Average Summer High Temperature
94°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat friendly

Bikeability®

30 / 100

Somewhat friendly

Walkability®

20 / 100
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