Homes zoned forMurdock Middle School
Waterfront canals and new builds in southwest Florida
551
Homes for sale
$329,000
Median list price
$217
Avg price / sqft
53
Median days on market
The Murdock Middle School zone sits in the heart of Port Charlotte, Charlotte County's sprawling grid of canal-lined streets and inland cul-de-sacs within easy reach of the Peace River and Gulf. It's a practical, unpretentious part of southwest Florida where you'll find everything from older ranch homes to Port Charlotte homes for sale that are brand new, plus a healthy share of saltwater and freshwater waterfront lots. Buyers drawn here tend to want space, a pool, and a shorter drive to the water than the coastal towns demand.
For a buyer today, the market reads as steady rather than frenzied. There are 547 active listings with a median list price of $329,000, and homes are taking a median of 53 days to sell, which gives you real room to negotiate. Over the last 12 months 1,391 homes sold at a median of $291,500, with sellers collecting about 97% of asking — a sign of a balanced market where sharp offers get done. Browse the live map to see how the canal and new-construction pockets stack up.
Murdock Middle School is an attendance zone in Port Charlotte, Florida.
Quick facts
$99,900 – $1.7M price range
1,626 sqft median home
$308/mo median HOA
$2,200/mo median rent
1,394 sold in 12 months
Living in the Murdock Middle School zone
The Murdock Middle School zone sits inside Port Charlotte, Charlotte County's large and spread-out community on Florida's southwest coast. It's defined by the classic Port Charlotte pattern of long residential streets, canal networks, and newer cul-de-sac developments, with the Peace River and the Gulf not far off. This is a part of Florida that prizes practicality over polish — single-family homes with yards, pools, and boat access rather than high-rise density.
The zone works well for a broad range of buyers: first-time owners drawn by attainable prices, retirees who want a pool and warm winters, boaters chasing a waterfront lot, and families looking for space. With 547 active listings and a median home size around 1,625 square feet, most of what trades here is comfortable single-family living. The mix of older resale homes and 149 active new builds means you can shop by vintage as much as by price.
Because it's a large zone, the character shifts block to block — some pockets are quiet and fully built out, others are actively growing with new construction. Spending time driving the specific neighborhoods you're considering is worth it, since the gap between a 1980s inland home and a brand-new gated-community house is significant even within the same attendance area.
Schools for homes in the Murdock Middle School zone
This page is built around the Murdock Middle School attendance area within Charlotte County's public school system. Families in and around this part of Port Charlotte should also be aware of nearby schools in the district, including Port Charlotte High School and elementary options such as Myakka River Elementary School and Liberty Elementary School.
Attendance boundaries in Charlotte County can and do change from year to year, and they don't always follow neighborhood lines you'd expect. For that reason, never assume a home is zoned to a particular school based on this page alone.
Before you commit to a home for its school assignment, confirm the exact zone for that specific address directly with the Charlotte County school district. This is the single most reliable way to avoid a surprise after closing, and it takes only a quick check.
Homes for sale in the Murdock Middle School zone: prices and housing
The numbers describe an attainable, active market. There are 547 active listings with a median list price of $329,000, spanning from $99,900 at the entry end up to $1,695,000 at the top. The average price per square foot is $216, and over the past 12 months 1,391 homes sold at a median of $291,500 — with sellers collecting about 97% of asking, a sign of a healthy but negotiable market.
Segments here lean toward lifestyle and value. Waterfront is a major draw with 117 active listings, pools appear on 140, and 87 homes sit in gated communities. New construction is unusually well represented at 149 active listings, giving buyers who want a new home a strong slate to choose from. Only 8 active homes are priced above $1M, so this is firmly a mainstream market rather than a luxury one.
On carrying costs, the median HOA is about $308 per month — but that figure is driven by gated and newer communities; plenty of older resale homes carry no HOA at all. Median property tax runs about $3,298 per year. As always, verify the actual HOA dues, tax figure, and any CDD obligations for the specific home you're considering, since they vary widely across this large zone.
Getting around from the Murdock Middle School zone
Port Charlotte is organized around two main arteries that any local buyer should know: US-41 (the Tamiami Trail), which runs the length of the community and connects to the commercial corridors, and Interstate 75, which carries regional traffic up and down Florida's southwest coast. Most daily errands and commutes in this zone funnel onto one of these roads.
Because the zone sits inland from the water in places and along canals in others, your actual drive times depend heavily on exactly where you land. Interior residential streets tend to keep local trips short, while I-75 access makes it realistic to reach the broader region when you need to.
The honest move is to test your own commute from any specific home at the times you'd actually drive it. A route that feels quick midday can look different at rush hour, and that real-world check matters more than any general estimate.
Is the Murdock Middle School zone a good fit?
If you want space, a pool, or canal frontage in southwest Florida without paying coastal-town prices, this zone is a strong candidate. The median sold price of $291,500 and listings starting near $99,900 make it one of the more attainable options in the region, and the deep new-construction inventory means you don't have to settle for an older home if you'd rather not. Boaters and retirees find a lot to like in the 117 active waterfront listings.
The trade-offs are worth naming. This is a large, sometimes still-developing community rather than a tight, walkable town center, so you'll be driving for most things and the character varies block to block. HOA costs and tax figures range widely depending on whether you choose a no-fee resale or a gated new build, so budget carefully for the specific home.
With a 53-day median time on market and sellers getting about 97% of asking, buyers here have real negotiating room if they move thoughtfully. Confirm the school zone for your address with the district, test your commute, and shop the right neighborhood pocket, and this corner of Port Charlotte delivers a lot of Florida home for the money.
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$680,000
21000 MIDWAY BOULEVARD, PORT CHARLOTTE
10 bd · 5 ba · 5,272 sqft
$520,000
17232 WINTERGARDEN AVENUE, PORT CHARLOTTE
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,419 sqft
$475,000
674 LOMOND DRIVE, PORT CHARLOTTE
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,134 sqft
$359,800
237 EPPINGER DRIVE, PORT CHARLOTTE
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,605 sqft
$235,000
18094 ACKERMAN AVENUE, PORT CHARLOTTE
2 bd · 2 ba · 948 sqft
$229,900
20307 SILENT AVENUE, PORT CHARLOTTE
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,022 sqft
$179,000
21015 BAFFIN AVENUE, PORT CHARLOTTE
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 936 sqft
$172,900
19375 WATER OAK DRIVE UNIT 205, PORT CHARLOTTE
2 bd · 2 ba · 826 sqft
$1,200,000
13365 PALAU CIRCLE, PORT CHARLOTTE
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,458 sqft
$1,200,000
13330 PRENTICE AVENUE, PORT CHARLOTTE
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,458 sqft
$899,000
4440 TATUM STREET, PORT CHARLOTTE
5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,450 sqft
$679,885
4199 HOLLIS AVENUE, PORT CHARLOTTE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,560 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Murdock Middle School market
1,394
Sold, last 12 months
$291,995
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
52 days
Median time to sell
Murdock Middle School vs Port Charlotte
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
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Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Murdock Middle School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Murdock Middle School home
≈ $2,525/mo
$329,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$308/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,200/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
42,298
Median age
55
Median income
$67,267
Median home value
$290,139
Beyond the listings
Living in Murdock Middle School
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Entertainment
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Straight answers
Murdock Middle School FAQs
Is the Murdock Middle School zone a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want Florida space — a pool, a canal, or a new home — without coastal-town prices. The zone covers a large, established part of Port Charlotte with a mix of older and brand-new housing, and it's well positioned for the Peace River and Gulf. With 547 homes active, you have genuine choice across styles and budgets.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
It's relatively affordable for the region. The median list price is $329,000 and the median sold price over the last year was $291,500, with active listings starting as low as $99,900. Only 8 active homes are priced above $1M, so the market is weighted toward everyday buyers rather than luxury.
What do homes cost in the Murdock Middle School zone?+
Expect a median around $291,500 based on actual sales, with list prices spanning $99,900 to $1,695,000. The average price per square foot is $216 and the median home runs about 1,625 square feet. Waterfront and newer pool homes sit toward the top of that range, while inland resale homes anchor the lower end.
How is the market right now?+
Balanced and workable for buyers. Homes take a median of 53 days to sell and sellers are getting about 97% of asking, which means well-priced homes move but there's room to negotiate. With 1,391 sales in the past year across the Port Charlotte homes for sale market, there's steady, predictable activity.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA here is about $308 per month, though many non-gated resale homes carry no HOA at all — the fee is driven by the 87 gated and newer communities. Median property tax runs about $3,298 per year. Always confirm the specific HOA and tax figures for any home before you write an offer.
What schools serve this zone?+
This page centers on the Murdock Middle School attendance area, and nearby schools in the broader Port Charlotte system include Port Charlotte High School, Myakka River Elementary School, and Liberty Elementary School. Because Charlotte County boundaries change, confirm the exact assigned schools for any specific address with the school district before you buy.
What's the commute like?+
Port Charlotte is built around US-41 and Interstate 75, which carry most local and regional traffic in Charlotte County. The zone's inland-to-waterfront layout keeps most daily trips short, and I-75 puts the wider southwest Florida coast within reach. Drive times vary by exactly where in the zone you land, so test your own route at different times of day.
Can I buy new construction here?+
Yes — new construction is a real strength, with 149 active listings currently being built or recently completed. That's roughly a quarter of all active inventory, giving buyers a strong choice of never-lived-in homes. Many of these sit in gated or amenity communities, which is also where the HOA fees tend to come from.
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