Central Punta Gorda
Neighborhood in Charlotte County
Charlotte County 33950
Colorful single-family homes, apartments and condos
“For the most part, it’s single-family close to downtown,” LeClair says. “There are some apartments, but there are building restrictions so that you can only build four or five stories. The city will basically shoot down anything that’s more than that.” Single-family homes in Central Punta Gorda are typically ranch-style, bungalows and new traditional, often painted in vibrant, beachy colors like yellows and blues. Most recent sales prices for single-family homes fall between $150,000 and $600,000, while most recent condo sales were between $200,000 and $400,000.Learning in Charlotte County Public Schools
Students in Central Punta Gorda can attend Charlotte County Public Schools, a district with an A-minus grade from Niche that ranks in the site’s top 20 Florida school districts. They can start at the A-minus-rated Sallie Jones Elementary School, which Niche considers the second best public elementary school in Charlotte County. After that, they can continue to the B-rated Punta Gorda Middle School and the B-plus-rated Charlotte High School. Charlotte High School students can take dual enrollment courses with Charlotte Technical College and Florida Southwestern State College.Waterfront parks along the Peace River
Central Punta Gorda’s top outdoor attractions are its waterfront parks. “Of course, it’s on the harbor, so it’s a small-town fishing kind of thing – fishing, boating, dolphin watching, stuff like that,” LeClair says. Laishley Park has a splash pad, fishing pier and marina and hosts the annual Punta Gorda Seafood and Music Festival. Just down the road, Gilchrest Park offers additional waterfront amenities, including playgrounds, tennis courts and picnic areas.A food-oriented downtown
“Currently, the town is very food-oriented,” LeClair says. “There are a lot of restaurants, and it’s very walkable. There’s everything from Southern cuisine to upscale dining to Italian food all right there downtown.” Downtown dining highlights include Laishley Crab House, a waterfront seafood restaurant; Celtic Ray Public House, an Irish tavern; and Dean’s South of the Border, which serves American and Tex-Mex breakfast, lunch and dinner. For groceries, residents can shop at the neighborhood’s Publix.Car dependency and airport proximity
Central Punta Gorda is a car-dependent neighborhood in Southwest Florida, 9 miles south of Port Charlotte and 24 miles north of Fort Myers. The Punta Gorda Airport is 3 miles east of the neighborhood, and the nearest medical center, HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital, is 6 miles north.
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Ellen Daly
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Rosemary Mahoney
Rosemary Mahoney
RE/MAX PALM REALTY
(941) 206-8337
171 Total Sales
1 in Central Punta Gorda
$275,770 Price
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Melinda Leake
Melinda Leake
Elevate Real Estate Brokers of Florida LLC
(941) 347-0290
60 Total Sales
2 in Central Punta Gorda
$203K - $310K Price Range
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Wendy Decker
Wendy Decker
SELLSTATE VISION REALTY
(857) 309-2173
40 Total Sales
1 in Central Punta Gorda
$412,500 Price
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Julianna Kovacs
Julianna Kovacs
FINE PROPERTIES
(941) 269-2409
65 Total Sales
1 in Central Punta Gorda
$285,000 Price
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Janet Minerich
Janet Minerich
RE/MAX HARBOR REALTY
(941) 246-2185
68 Total Sales
2 in Central Punta Gorda
$279K - $700K Price Range
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Norine Walker
Norine Walker
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
(941) 740-8730
37 Total Sales
6 in Central Punta Gorda
$250K - $440K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Veterans Park
Pittman Park
Alice park
Shreve Park
Gilchrist Park Playground
Jack Peeples Community Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Central Punta Gorda | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 7 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Central Punta Gorda Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Central Punta Gorda, Punta Gorda sell after 112 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Central Punta Gorda, Punta Gorda over the last 12 months is $315,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$349,000
Median Sale Price
$315,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$334,450
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$265,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$262,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
11%
Last 12 months Home Sales
126
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$228
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,492
Number of Homes for Sale
76
Median Year Built
2001
Months of Supply
7.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,623
Below the national average
1,930
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,779
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,221
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
706
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jul 612 - 2pm
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Sunday, Jul 611am - 2pm
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Friday, Jul 44 - 7pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,575 - $1,800 per month
- The Oaks on Henry
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 680+ Sq Ft
- 301 W Henry St
- Punta Gorda, FL
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,698
Median Age
51
Population under 18
19.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
33%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$40,815
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$58,293
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.6%
College Graduates
29.8%
Advanced Degrees
8.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
46.9%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
54''
Average Winter Low Temperature
53°F
Average Summer High Temperature
94°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
60
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
39
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Charlotte Park
A non-deed-restricted community known for having affordable waterside homes.
Solana
A semi-rural suburb just next door to downtown Punta Gorda.
Punta Gorda Isles
Punta Gorda Isles offers canal-side living in a quiet harbor town.
Burnt Store Isles
An upscale, deed-restricted community built around canals.
Charlotte Harbor
A vintage Punta Gorda community, just north of downtown and on the Peace River.
Cleveland
A rural lifestyle along the Peace River, 5 miles from downtown Punta Gorda.
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