Homes for sale in
Charlotte County, Florida
Gulf-coast waterfront living without the Gulf-coast premium
2,881
Homes for sale
$341,300
Median list price
$250
Avg price / sqft
63
Median days on market
Charlotte County sits on Florida's southwest coast, built around Charlotte Harbor and the maze of canals that feed it. This is boating country: Punta Gorda anchors the harbor with its walkable historic core, Port Charlotte spreads across the mainland, and the barrier islands run out toward Englewood and Boca Grande. With 867 waterfront homes on the market and canal-front lots in planned communities like Rotonda West, the county draws people who want a dock more than a downtown.
For buyers, this is one of the more accessible waterfront markets in the region. The median list price is $345,000 and the median sold price came in at $312,500 across 7,057 sales in the past year, with sellers netting about 95% of asking. At a median 63 days on market and 2,999 active listings, there's real room to negotiate — and plenty of just reduced inventory to work through if you're patient.
Quick facts
7 cities & towns
$20,900 – $6.0M price range
1,650 sqft median home
$2,450/mo median rent
Leans seller right now
Fresh on the market
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$185,000
26022 GLASGOW AVENUE, PUNTA GORDA
2 bd · 1 ba · 834 sqft
$365,000
27215 PUNTA CABELLO COURT, PUNTA GORDA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,410 sqft
$98,000
10100 BURNT STORE ROAD UNIT 118, PUNTA GORDA
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 852 sqft
$214,900
1515 SANDERLING DRIVE, ENGLEWOOD
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,152 sqft
$416,800
2 TEE VIEW ROAD, ROTONDA WEST
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,265 sqft
$329,900
1890 SUNSET PRESERVE WAY, PORT CHARLOTTE
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,855 sqft
$2,799,999
180 MOCKINGBIRD LANE, ENGLEWOOD
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,667 sqft
$429,900
20263 LADNER AVENUE, PORT CHARLOTTE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,556 sqft
$215,000
6020 BOCA GRANDE CAUSEWAY UNIT 43 Boat Slip, BOCA GRANDE
$599,900
227 LONG MEADOW LANE, ROTONDA WEST
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,007 sqft
$359,900
403 SEASONS DRIVE, PUNTA GORDA
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,879 sqft
$1,500,000
10101 EAGLE PRESERVE DRIVE, ENGLEWOOD
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,426 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Charlotte County market
Leans seller
4.6 months of inventory
Demand still outpaces supply, but buyers have a little more room.
7,034
Sold, last 12 months
$314,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
61 days
Median time to sell
Charlotte County vs Florida
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 4.6% yr/yr
Homes on the market
▼ 26.0% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Charlotte County, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings.
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Cities in Charlotte County
Port Charlotte
1,195 homes for sale
Punta Gorda
1,112 homes for sale
Englewood
456 homes for sale
Rotonda West
196 homes for sale
Placida
150 homes for sale
Boca Grande
30 homes for sale
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Beyond the listings
Living in Charlotte County
Waterfront at every price
With 867 waterfront listings across canals, harbor, and island locations, the county offers boat access at prices well below Florida's marquee coastal markets.
Room to negotiate
Homes take a median 63 days to sell and close at about 95% of asking, so patient buyers have leverage.
New construction is plentiful
583 new-construction listings mean you can often choose a never-lived-in home rather than compete for older stock.
Pools and gated options
820 homes with a pool and 540 in gated communities give buyers plenty of lifestyle choices beyond the water.
A strong 55+ presence
With 317 age-restricted listings, retirees and snowbirds have a deep pool of community options across the county.
Population
195,083
Median age
60
Median income
$66,154
Median home value
$291,000
What people here are into
Culture
Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Lifestyles
Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Hobbies & Interests
Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Active
Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Hobbies & Interests
Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Entertainment
Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Charlotte County home
≈ $2,548/mo
$341,300 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
47%
In a FEMA flood zone
Ask about flood insurance early — it changes the payment
$2,450/mo
Median rent
797 homes for rent right now
Straight answers
Charlotte County real estate FAQs
Is Charlotte County a good place to live?+
It's a strong fit if you value water access and a slower pace over big-city energy. The county is organized around Charlotte Harbor and its canals, with distinct communities from historic Punta Gorda to the island stretch near Placida. Boaters, retirees, and remote workers make up much of the buyer base.
Is Charlotte County expensive?+
Compared to most of coastal Florida, no. The median list price is $345,000 and homes average $251 per square foot, with active listings starting as low as $20,900 and climbing to nearly $6 million. You can browse by price to find the segment that fits your budget.
What do homes cost in Charlotte County?+
The median sold price over the last 12 months was $312,500, and the median home runs about 1,660 square feet. Single-family homes dominate with 2,106 active listings, while condos (506) and villas (71) fill out the more affordable end. There are 168 listings above $1 million for the higher-end waterfront buyer.
How is the Charlotte County housing market right now?+
It favors buyers more than it has in recent years. With 2,999 active listings, a median 63 days on market, and sellers accepting about 95% of asking, there's negotiating room. Checking open houses this week is a good way to gauge how individual sellers are pricing.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs $265 per month, though many single-family homes on their own lots carry no HOA at all. Median property tax is $3,293 per year, and median rent sits at $2,400 per month if you want to test an area before buying. Costs vary widely between older neighborhoods and gated communities.
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