Neighborhood · Punta Gorda, Florida
Tropical Gulf Acres
Room to Build in Southwest Punta Gorda
22
Homes for sale
$284,200
Median list price
$214
Avg price / sqft
54
Median days on market
Tropical Gulf Acres is a spread-out corner of Punta Gorda, where generous lots and a quiet, unhurried pace draw buyers who want space without paying a premium for it. It sits within easy reach of neighboring communities like Deep Creek, Jones Loop, and Burnt Store Marina & Country Club, giving you Charlotte County living with a low-key feel.
For a buyer today, this is one of the more accessible entry points in the area. With 23 active listings and a median list price of $279,900, there's real range here — from a $119,990 starter to a $540,000 build — and 10 of those active homes are new construction, so you're not just buying old inventory. Homes take a median of 35 days to sell and sellers are getting about 97% of asking, which points to a market that's steady rather than frantic. You can watch it move in real time on the live map.
Tropical Gulf Acres is a community in Punta Gorda, Florida.
Quick facts
$119,990 – $540K price range
1,380 sqft median home
$2,150/mo median rent
29 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Tropical Gulf Acres
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$325,000
12263 CARTOUCHE AVENUE, PUNTA GORDA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,531 sqft
$279,900
12109 PLATANO DRIVE, PUNTA GORDA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,068 sqft
$252,000
27051 SAN PABLO DRIVE, PUNTA GORDA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,120 sqft
$178,000
12415 CATALINA DRIVE, PUNTA GORDA
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,002 sqft
$119,990
28070 SUNSET DRIVE, PUNTA GORDA
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,034 sqft
$200,000
28005 PASADENA DRIVE, PUNTA GORDA
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,280 sqft
$299,000
12441 CALADIUM AVENUE, PUNTA GORDA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,412 sqft
$288,500$290,000
28087 CHINQUAPIN DRIVE, PUNTA GORDA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,430 sqft
$384,990
13349 MENORAH DRIVE, PUNTA GORDA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,552 sqft
$333,000$345,000
12141 BUENOS COURT, PUNTA GORDA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,348 sqft
$269,900
12227 MARYLAND AVENUE, PUNTA GORDA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,098 sqft
$320,000$335,000
28265 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE, PUNTA GORDA
3 bd · 2 ba · 971 sqft
Every active listing inside the Tropical Gulf Acres boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Tropical Gulf Acres market
29
Sold, last 12 months
$262,500
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
44 days
Median time to sell
Tropical Gulf Acres vs Punta Gorda
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 19.2% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Tropical Gulf Acres boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Tropical Gulf Acres is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Tropical Gulf Acres home
≈ $1,863/mo
$284,200 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$2,150/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Beyond the listings
Living in Tropical Gulf Acres
Food & Drink
Top 5% in the U.S.Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Food & Drink
Top 7% in the U.S.Ingredient Attentive
These folks are conscious about what they eat. They're looking for ingredients that not only taste great, but also have great nutritional benefits.
Lifestyles
Top 10% in the U.S.Farm Culture
Do you know where your food comes from? These people do, and they want to share their love for farming and simple living with the community.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 18% in the U.S.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.
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
Handcrafted
The only thing more beautiful than handmade decor? The hands that made it. This population appreciates the time and care put into one-of-a-kind pieces.
Straight answers
Tropical Gulf Acres FAQs
Is Tropical Gulf Acres a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, low-density part of Punta Gorda that appeals to buyers who want space and a relaxed pace over walkable density. Families are served by East Elementary School, Punta Gorda Middle, and Charlotte High, and you're a short drive from the amenities of Deep Creek and Jones Loop.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
No — it's one of the more affordable neighborhoods in the area, with a median list price of $279,900 and active listings ranging from $119,990 up to $540,000. The median home sold over the past year at $245,000, so real deals exist below the list-price median.
What do homes cost in Tropical Gulf Acres?+
The median list price is $279,900 and homes average about $226 per square foot, with a median size around 1,195 square feet. Over the last 12 months, 29 homes sold at a median of $245,000, and 10 of the current active listings are new construction.
How is the market right now?+
It's steady and fair for buyers. There are 23 active listings, homes take a median of 35 days to sell, and sellers are averaging 97% of their asking price — enough room to negotiate without a race to the top.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Property taxes are low here, with a median of about $1,155 per year. HOA data isn't reported for the neighborhood, which reflects its mix of independent lots rather than a single managed community like Babcock Ranch.
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