232 Darst Ave Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Estimated payment $2,780/month
Total Views
1,017
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,695
Sq Ft
$248
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- 75 Feet of Brackish Canal Waterfront
- Parking available for a boat
- Boat Ramp
- Dock has access to electricity and water
- Water access To Gulf or Ocean To Bay
- Boat Lift
About This Home
Experience this midcentury waterfront property in Punta Gorda, Florida. This historic small town is a hidden treasure trove of natural beauty, resources and entertainment. Find yourself in the upriver location 550 yards up a hidden navigable canal to a backwater bay teaming with aquatic and marine life. Launch from your private ramp or get your bay boat off the lift for some salt time. Canal front amenities include fresh water, shore power, 10k boat lift with canopy, lots of dock space, well lit area.
Find yourself at peace in this waterside classic with southern-style charm in an old neighborhood minutes from all the creature comforts this area offers. This property offers a rare blend of privacy, serenity, and the "off the beaten path" that Florida is!
This asset features classic construction and layout of a modified double-pen vernacular with the lifestyle of a coastal dwelling. Design of landscape features is low easy maintenance. CBS, stucco, easy access receptacles, all around impact glass and more! NO HOA, live free!
Indulge in the luxury of your private pool with estimated depth of 3 feet to 7 feet. The outdoor lanai space is a haven for relaxation and entertainment with 38x40 (approximately) area encompassing the Lazy-L pool, distributed power and water, also a convenient 6x6 outdoor shower. Step out back for some corn hole or shuffleboard on the 14x40 concrete slab, or take a martini to the dock and catch dinner.
The cottage includes three bedrooms, two baths, with a central open concept, kitchen, dining, and a visually aesthetic layout from front door through to boat lift! Living Room and laundry are conveniently offset. The Primary suite with ensuite bathroom, includes open concept rest and bath. Two additional bedrooms, are split from Primary with second bathroom. Kitchen is wide galley of bamboo cabinetry, French door fridge with ice and filtered water, induction convection range with pot filler. Deep quartz sink and epoxy counter tops, deeper and higher than standard!
For your hobby dreams, a 10x20 art studio, currently a glass fusion and ceramicist shop, you can draw inspiration from the east view of the secluded back bay. Studio has distributed power, a/c and hot and cold water. Come and relax in the picturesque sanctuary. For him, an oversized garage!
Not enough of a safety zone for your privacy and peace? WOULD YOU LIKE 150 FOOT OF WATERFRONT FOOTAGE? Offering additionally, the adjacent lot and half, with (same) deeded waterfrontage, ONLY with purchase at this time. Total 150 feet canal front, estimated 20,200 sf, 0.464 acre.
Questions- Alligators? Water=gators. Yes. Don’t feed them.
Flood? Yes, along with 3000 others in Charlotte County and 20,000 in SW Florida.
Hurricanes? It's not if, it is when. Be prepared, don't be stupid and try riding one out.
Termites? They swarm to light in May - don’t have beacon on for them. Also just treat preventatively.
Cockroaches? Who doesn’t want to be in paradise - treat for them, you will see them, especially after rains, don’t feed them.
Mosquitoes? 200 species across US- Florida is home to over 80. Who doesn’t want to be in paradise. Enjoy this big lanai!!
Snakes - Again paradise, learn species, many varieties are harmless, other than increasing your heart rate, and are beneficial. Armadillo, bobcat, raccoon, and the creature that gave us anti-venom, opossum, live in the neighborhood. Questions?
Listing Agent
COLDWELL BANKER SUNSTAR REALTY Brokerage Phone: 941-637-1090 License #3407618 Listed on: 07/07/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,451
Year Built
- Built in 1957
Lot Details
- 10,168 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 75x136
- 75 Feet of Brackish Canal Waterfront
- Property fronts a saltwater canal
- Property fronts a canal with brackish water
- West Facing Home
- Xeriscape Landscape
- Cleared Lot
- Property is zoned RSF5
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Epoxy
- Parking available for a boat
Property Views
- Woods
- Canal
- Pool
Home Design
- Midcentury Modern Architecture
- Slab Foundation
- Built-Up Roof
- Concrete Siding
- Cement Siding
- Block Exterior
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1,695 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Open Floorplan
- Ceiling Fan
- Non-Wood Burning Fireplace
- Ventless Fireplace
- Fireplace Features Masonry
- Thermal Windows
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- Insulated Windows
- Sliding Doors
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Closed Circuit Camera
Kitchen
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- Ice Maker
- Solid Wood Cabinet
Flooring
- Concrete
- Tile
- Travertine
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Split Bedroom Floorplan
- Studio bedroom
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Tall Countertops In Bathroom
- Pedestal Sink
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- Shower Only
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Accessible Home Design
- Accessible Full Bathroom
- Accessible Bedroom
- Accessible Common Area
- Accessible Kitchen
- Accessible Closets
- Accessible Approach with Ramp
- Accessible Entrance
Eco-Friendly Details
- Energy-Efficient Appliances
- Energy-Efficient Lighting
- Energy-Efficient Insulation
- Energy-Efficient Doors
- Energy-Efficient Thermostat
Pool
- Screened Pool
- Heated In Ground Pool
- Gunite Pool
- Saltwater Pool
- Fence Around Pool
- Outdoor Shower
- Outside Bathroom Access
- Pool Sweep
Outdoor Features
- Water access To Gulf or Ocean To Bay
- River Access
- Fixed Bridges
- Access to Saltwater Canal
- Rip-Rap
- Boat Lift
- Covered Boat Lift
- Boat Ramp
- Dock has access to electricity and water
- Dock made with wood
- Deck
- Enclosed patio or porch
- Exterior Lighting
- Separate Outdoor Workshop
- Rain Gutters
- Private Mailbox
Location
- Flood Zone Lot
Schools
- East Elementary School
- Punta Gorda Middle School
- Charlotte High School
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Heat Pump System
- Thermostat
- High-Efficiency Water Heater
- 1 Septic Tank
- Private Sewer
- Fiber Optics Available
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bay Shores Community
- Bay Shores Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Visit Down Payment Resource Website
- Legal Lot and Block 6 / D
- Assessor Parcel Number 402333485009
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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 | $4,671 | $390,329 | $84,992 | $305,337 |
| 2023 | $4,671 | $182,684 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $4,336 | $261,913 | $83,704 | $178,209 |
| 2021 | $3,799 | $196,450 | $54,730 | $141,720 |
| 2020 | $3,581 | $189,354 | $51,510 | $137,844 |
| 2019 | $3,181 | $171,304 | $51,510 | $119,794 |
| 2018 | $2,354 | $111,549 | $29,113 | $82,436 |
| 2017 | $2,472 | $117,344 | $29,113 | $88,231 |
| 2016 | $1,023 | $58,494 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $1,006 | $58,087 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $866 | $57,626 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/07/2025 07/07/25 | For Sale | $420,000 | +236.0% | $248 / Sq Ft |
| 08/17/2018 08/17/18 | Off Market | $125,000 | -- | -- |
| 06/20/2017 06/20/17 | Sold | $125,000 | +13.6% | $80 / Sq Ft |
| 05/15/2017 05/15/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/29/2017 04/29/17 | For Sale | $110,000 | -- | $71 / Sq Ft |
Source: Stellar MLS
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Warranty Deed | $125,000 | Attorney | |
| Trustee Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Deed | $100 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $208,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $55,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $292,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $208,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $40,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
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Source: Stellar MLS
MLS Number: C7512063
APN: 402333485009
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