Welcome to Punta Gorda FL. A charming town of approximately 18,000, this picturesque municipality is positioned where Peace River and Charlotte Harbor meet. If stunning waterfront vistas, a charming downtown, access to artistic and cultural outlets, safety, and sound real estate investment appeal to you, it’s time to make this Southwest Florida city your home.
Waterfront living in Punta Gorda especially for boaters is one of the top places in the United States. Located on Charlotte Harbor which leads to the Gulf of Mexico makes this a fantastic place for a wide range of water activities. Fishing is some of the best anywhere while sailing is also considered one the best locations in the country.
Condo’s in Punta Gorda play a significant role within the market due to what we call snowbirds. These folks migrate here for typically 3 to 6 months of the year from late fall to mid spring. Looking to escape from the often cold and snowy months of the north. Condo’s offer a range of convenience which can’t be found in a single family home. At the same time, they tend to be located in a more upscale areas and are closer to restaurants and other establishments.
Many consider the deed restricted community of Punta Gorda Isles, also known as PGI, to be the leading waterfront neighborhood in Southwest Florida. Situated just one mile from beautiful downtown Punta Gorda, PGI’s beauty and location make this the perfect place for your new home. Established in the late 1950’s PGI has over 5300 home lots, most of which are on canals that are 100 feet wide and 6 to 10 feet deep.
Punta Gorda real estate market has always been a strong market for seasonal rentals. Being located in southwest Florida we have beautiful weather most of the year. We become very attractive during the winter months when much of the country is in a snowy deep freeze. January, February and March are our seasonal months. Seasonal rentals are hard to come-by in-season.
Are you a property owner in Punta Gorda, thinking of doing a “for sale by owner” or FSBO sale …without a real estate agent? If so, there are some important factors to consider.
Usually, when it comes to selling real estate, a property owner entrusts a licensed real estate agent and brokerage with the task of marketing, negotiating, facilitating and ultimately closing the transaction. The agent or broker is in charge of nearly every aspect of the property sale as authorized by the owner…
Like September October numbers are mostly up. October year over year in closed sales were up 9.6% however year to date closed sales remain down by 2.1%. Median sale prices for October moved year over year to up 0.9% and average sale price was up 3.1%.
Ken Poirier, Realtor®
ken@paradiseinpuntagorda.com
Phone# (941) 661-9773
Fax# (941) 575-2582
Allison James Estates & Homes
309 Tamiami Trail
Punta Gorda, FL 33950