Neighborhood · Port Charlotte, Florida
Gulf Cove
Waterfront living on the Myakka in southwest Charlotte County
63
Homes for sale
$399,900
Median list price
$254
Avg price / sqft
54
Median days on market
Gulf Cove sits along the Myakka River in the southwest corner of Charlotte County, a quiet residential pocket where canal lots and pool homes trade the density of the city for room to breathe. It's the kind of place buyers land when they want water access and a boater's lifestyle without the price tag of the coast, with neighbors like South Gulf Cove and Englewood East rounding out the area. Kids here are zoned for Myakka River Elementary School and Lemon Bay High School, and the whole community feels a step removed from the bustle of nearby Port Charlotte.
For a buyer today, the market is active but not frantic: 66 homes are listed with a median around $397,000, and 32 of those are new construction, so there's real choice between move-in-ready and build opportunities. Homes take a median 65.5 days to sell and sellers are netting about 96% of asking, which tells you there's room to negotiate but not to lowball. With 20 waterfront listings and 24 pool homes on the market, the segments buyers actually come here for are well represented.
Gulf Cove is a community in Port Charlotte, Florida.
Quick facts
$130,000 – $1.6M price range
1,769 sqft median home
$6/mo median HOA
$2,150/mo median rent
145 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Gulf Cove
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$1,600,000
5323 EARLY TERRACE, PORT CHARLOTTE
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,265 sqft
$679,000
2361 RISKEN TERRACE, PORT CHARLOTTE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,877 sqft
$351,600
12112 PATTERSON AVENUE, PORT CHARLOTTE
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,755 sqft
$320,000
5344 BRYAN TERRACE, PORT CHARLOTTE
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,602 sqft
$319,900
5313 GILLOT BOULEVARD, PORT CHARLOTTE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,832 sqft
$319,900
5321 GILLOT BOULEVARD, PORT CHARLOTTE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,832 sqft
$289,990
5304 GILLOT BOULEVARD, PORT CHARLOTTE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,240 sqft
$289,900
5281 GILLOT BOULEVARD, PORT CHARLOTTE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,548 sqft
$425,000
12131 VAUGHAN AVENUE, PORT CHARLOTTE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,462 sqft
$269,499
12077 BEIMAN AVENUE, PORT CHARLOTTE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,487 sqft
$359,900
13172 GORMAN AVENUE, PORT CHARLOTTE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,640 sqft
$130,000
5182 HOPKINS AVENUE, PORT CHARLOTTE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,905 sqft
Every active listing inside the Gulf Cove boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Gulf Cove market
145
Sold, last 12 months
$329,500
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
58 days
Median time to sell
Gulf Cove vs Port Charlotte
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 8.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Gulf Cove boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Gulf Cove is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Gulf Cove home
≈ $2,569/mo
$399,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$6/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,150/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
4,064
Median age
62
Median income
$57,533
Median home value
$349,277
Beyond the listings
Living in Gulf Cove
Lifestyles
Top 16% in the U.S.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.
Culture
Top 18% in the U.S.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
Nerd Culture
These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.
Appearance oriented
Trend Trackers
This population lives as fast as the culture. They like to keep up with the latest trends, especially when it comes to apparel and accessories.
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.
Relationships
Girl Squad
From girls night out to a movie night in with their closest gal pals, this population is all about getting the girls together for an evening of fun.
Straight answers
Gulf Cove FAQs
Is Gulf Cove a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want water access and a quieter, less built-up setting than central Port Charlotte. The community leans toward single-family and waterfront homes, with 24 of the 66 current listings offering pools and easy proximity to neighbors like South Gulf Cove. Families also benefit from being zoned for Myakka River Elementary, L. A. Ainger Middle, and Lemon Bay High School.
Is Gulf Cove expensive?+
It's mid-range for the area, with a median list price of $397,000 and active listings running from $130,000 up to $1,330,000. Only one home on the market is priced above $1M, so most inventory sits in reach of everyday buyers. Average price per square foot is about $251.
What do homes cost in Gulf Cove?+
The median list price is $397,000, and over the last 12 months 147 homes sold at a median of $329,500. With a median home size around 1,678 square feet and 32 new-construction listings available, pricing varies a lot depending on whether you want water access, a pool, or a brand-new build. You can see everything currently for sale on the live map.
How is the market in Gulf Cove right now?+
It's active but balanced, with 66 homes listed and a median 65.5 days on market. Sellers are getting about 96% of asking price on average, so there's modest room to negotiate without expecting deep discounts. Comparable activity in nearby Englewood East shows the same steady, buyer-friendly pace.
What about HOA fees and property taxes in Gulf Cove?+
Carrying costs are light here: the median HOA is just $6 a month and median property tax runs about $2,907 a year. For buyers weighing rentals or income potential, the median rent in the area is around $2,075 a month.
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