$318,900
$6K PRICE DROP

16909 Caracara Place Punta Gorda, FL 33982

Estimated payment $2,715/month

Total Views 44,763
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,516 Sq Ft
$210 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Waterfront
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Pond View
  • Clubhouse
  • Screened Porch

About This Home

Experience the best of Florida living in this beautifully maintained villa in The Preserve at Babcock Ranch. Built in 2023, this nearly new two-bedroom, two-bathroom home with a versatile den offers single-level living with a bright, open floor plan designed for both comfort and functionality. The kitchen is a chef’s delight, featuring stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, a gas stove, and a breakfast bar—perfect for entertaining or casual meals.
Additional upgrades include a gas water heater and gas dryer, providing energy efficiency and reliable performance. The spacious two-car garage boasts epoxy flooring, built-in shelving, and drop-ceiling storage, offering ample space for organization and utility.
Step outside to enjoy a premium fenced yard with tranquil pond views—ideal for relaxing mornings or spotting Florida’s native wildlife. The Preserve offers a community pool and bocce ball courts, providing great opportunities to unwind and connect with neighbors. With no new construction remaining in this sought-after neighborhood, this move-in-ready villa is a rare and valuable find.
As part of Babcock Ranch, America’s first solar-powered town, residents enjoy a vibrant, eco-conscious lifestyle. The community features miles of scenic trails, lakes, and green spaces, along with a bustling downtown filled with restaurants, shops, a splash pad, clubhouses with pools, weekly farmers market, and regular events—all fostering a lively, walkable environment designed to bring neighbors together.

Listing Agent

Kari Lowerre

Century 21 Sunbelt Realty License #258034807 Listed on: 05/07/2025

Century 21 Sunbelt Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,991

Year Built

  • Built in 2023

Lot Details

  • 5,663 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 43 x 122 x 47 x 120
  • Waterfront
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Southwest Facing Home
  • Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,516 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Sliding Windows
  • French Doors
  • Open Floorplan
  • Den
  • Screened Porch
  • Pond Views

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Shower Only
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Impact Glass
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Screened Patio

Schools

  • Babcock Elementary And Middle School
  • Babcock High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2238
  • Assessor Parcel Number 422629106159

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include management, internet, ground maintenance, pest control, recreation facilities, trash
  • Association Phone (239) 939-2999
  • Preserve At Babcock Ranch Subdivision

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Community Basketball Court
  • Shuffleboard Court
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Dog Park

Additional Features

  • Clubhouse
  • Security Guard

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,991

Year Built

Built in 2023

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$454 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Size: 43 x 122 x 47 x 120
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Ownership: Single Family
  • Subdivision Name: PRESERVE AT BABCOCK RANCH
  • Directions: I-75, exit 143 for FL-78 East. Turn east onto FL-78/Bayshore Rd to FL-78 East for about 4 miles. Turn left onto SR-31 North, continue on SR-31 N for about 7 miles. Turn right, entering Babcock Ranch. Follow signs to The Preserve – 16909 Caracara Pl.
  • Architectural Style: Other, Ranch, One Story
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2023
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Appraiser
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Pets No Pets Comments: Pets Limit Max Weight:0,Pets Limit Other:0,Pet Limit Breed:non-aggressive,Pets Limit Max Number:3
  • Special Features: NewHome
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Private Spa: No
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Bedroom on Main Level, Dual Sinks, Family/Dining Room, French Door(s)/Atrium Door(s), Kitchen Island, Living/Dining Room, Main Level Primary, Pantry, Shower Only, Separate Shower, Window Treatments
  • Living Area: 1516.0
  • Dining Room Type: Bathroom, Den, Family Room, Guest Quarters, Screened Porch
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Sliding, Impact Glass, Window Coverings
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
  • Pool Features: Community
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Pond
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Disclosures: Disclosure on File, Deed Restriction, Owner Has Flood Insurance
  • Construction Type: Block, Concrete, Stucco
  • Direction Faces: Southwest
  • Exterior Features: Fence
  • Patio And Porch Features: Lanai, Porch, Screened
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Paved, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Security: Security Guard, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Non-Gated
  • Senior Community: No
  • Amenities: Basketball Court, Clubhouse, Dog Park, Golf Course, Playground, Pool, Shuffleboard Court, Sidewalks
  • Association #2 Fee: 937.8
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Fee: 423.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Phone: 239-939-2999
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Call, Conditional

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Association Management, Internet, Maintenance Grounds, Pest Control, Recreation Facilities, Trash

Schools

  • Elementary School: Babcock
  • High School: Babcock
  • Middle Or Junior School: Babcock

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 422629106159
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5991.25
  • Tax Block: n/a
  • Tax Lot: 2238
  • Tax Year: 2024

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,346 $299,459 $47,175 $252,284
2023 $2,346 $32,725 $32,725 $0
2022 -- -- -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/22/2025 05/22/25 Price Changed $318,900 -1.9% $210 / Sq Ft
05/07/2025 05/07/25 For Sale $325,000 -4.4% $214 / Sq Ft
12/22/2023 12/22/23 Sold $339,999 0.0% $226 / Sq Ft
12/19/2023 12/19/23 Pending -- -- --
11/07/2023 11/07/23 Price Changed $339,999 -1.4% $226 / Sq Ft
11/01/2023 11/01/23 Price Changed $344,999 -1.4% $230 / Sq Ft
10/26/2023 10/26/23 Price Changed $349,999 -1.1% $233 / Sq Ft
10/24/2023 10/24/23 Price Changed $354,025 -4.3% $236 / Sq Ft
10/17/2023 10/17/23 Price Changed $369,999 -1.6% $246 / Sq Ft
08/18/2023 08/18/23 Price Changed $375,999 -1.3% $250 / Sq Ft
05/19/2023 05/19/23 For Sale $380,825 -- $253 / Sq Ft
Source: Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $339,999 Dhi Title Of Florida
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $271,999 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 225044993

Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service

APN: 422629106159