
79 TROPICANA DRIVE, PUNTA GORDA, FL, 33950
Active110 days on marketListed Apr 21, 2026MLS #C7525142
About this home
79 TROPICANA DRIVE
Embrace true waterfront living in this boater’s paradise, perfectly situated just moments from open water. This beautifully appointed, fully furnished sailboat-access pool home features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, with direct passage to Charlotte Harbor and the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Bring your boat and other watercraft. There’s a 27,000 lb. boat lift, concrete dock (2025), city maintained concrete seawall replaced 2025, and 89 feet of water frontage on the Blue Fish Lagoon with turning basin at the other end. There’s plenty of room for family and friends with almost 1800 square feet of living space, living, dining, spacious kitchen, and 400+ sf brick paved lanai with cedar ceiling overlooking the beautiful PebbleTech heated lap pool and wide waterway. Wide pocket sliders in the living area allow the outdoors to become an extension of your indoors with the main living area leading out to your lanai and pool area with extended brick paved pool deck. This home has been updated with all-new water lines throughout, providing added peace of mind and long-term reliability. Tasteful appointments include decorator light and fan fixtures, recessed lighting, color accent walls with crown molding, blinds throughout, and wood plank luxury vinyl flooring in bedrooms. The kitchen is a culinary enthusiast’s dream boasting closet pantry, stainless appliances, casual dining area, and decorative tray ceiling with crown molding and recessed lighting. Plus, the pass-through window to the lanai makes for easy entertaining. The casual dining area has view of pool and waterway. A great spot to enjoy your morning coffee. Retreat to your owner's suite with wood plank tile flooring, walk in closet, en suite bath with his and hers sinks, and pocket sliders leading to the lanai and pool area. Two other bedrooms on the other side of the home will provide privacy for you and your guests. The lanai with decorative cedar ceiling and brick pavers will be your favorite spot to relax or laze in your heated pool enjoying the view of the beautiful waterway. Other key features include storm shutters and hurricane code garage door for peace of mind during inclement weather, irrigation system and public water and sewer service for convenience and reliability. Plus, the dedicated laundry room is equipped with washer & dryer, utility sink, and pantry for extra storage space. Side load garage is oversized with room for workshop and storage. Beautiful curb appeal with Bahama shutters, decorative landscape rock, mature palms, and flowering shrubs. Proximity to local beaches, dining, shopping, and golf courses makes this property ideal for the Florida lifestyle. Also, easy access to waterfront public parks with bike and walking trails and picnic areas, and boat ramps providing access to many waterways, beautiful Charlotte Harbor, and the Gulf of Mexico. Lots to do in the area including kayaking, pickleball at the Punta Gorda Pickleplex, municipal marinas and playgrounds, local YMCA, public tennis courts, nature preserves, and wildlife sanctuary, farmer’s market, and the list goes on! Historic downtown Punta Gorda and popular Fishermen’s Village with quaint shops and cafes nearby. And quick access to Interstate 75 with Naples and Fort Myers to the South and Sarasota and Tampa to the North. Quiet waterfront community, yet all amenities and conveniences nearby. **PLEASE ENJOY THE 3D INTERACTIVE VIRTUAL TOUR ASSOCIATED WITH THIS LISTING**
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,783
Sqft
0.23 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
1980
Year built
One
Levels
$364
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$4,782 /mo · 10% down Conventional, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
Above the FHA loan limit for our service areas, so Conventional is the default. VA buyers: switch below — $0 down.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:

Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Run your own numbers
FHA isn’t available at this price — the loan would exceed the $541,287 FHA limit for our service areas.
Estimated payment
$4,782/mo
Includes estimated PMI — it drops off once you reach 20% equity. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
+8.9%
$/sqft vs PUNTA GORDA ISLES SEC 04
$364 vs $461
Days on market
110 vs 62 typical
Where $364/sqft sits among the 10 homes for sale in PUNTA GORDA ISLES SEC 04
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Punta Gorda Isles
Get to know Punta Gorda. See the full Punta Gorda guide →
Punta Gorda Isles — neighborhood snapshot
Population
10,031
Median age
68
Median income
$97,109
Median home value
$574,467
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
287
For the school run
Charlotte County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Punta Gorda market
$345K → $330K
Punta Gorda median sold, yr/yr
95.1%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
4 of 10
PUNTA GORDA ISLES SEC 04 have cut their price
Median sold price, Punta Gorda, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 145% above the PUNTA GORDA 33950 median. See the full Punta Gorda market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 79 TROPICANA DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Feb ’26$737,000
2160 PALM TREE DRIVE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,809 sqft · $407/sqft · 283 DOM
Sold · Oct ’25$490,000
155 CRESCENT DRIVE · same community
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,844 sqft · $266/sqft · -2 DOM
Sold · Jul ’26$425,000
2241 GULFVIEW ROAD · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,720 sqft · $247/sqft · 47 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.

Your agent
Lacie Springstead
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 79 TROPICANA DRIVE — start here.

Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 79 TROPICANA DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
79 TROPICANA DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 79 TROPICANA DRIVE?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $4,782/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
What are the property taxes on 79 TROPICANA DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $10,524. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
How does the price compare to other homes in Punta Gorda?+
At $649,000, this home is listed about 91% above the Punta Gorda median of $339,950. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 79 TROPICANA DRIVE?+
Sallie Jones Elementary School (elementary), Charlotte High School (high), Punta Gorda Middle School (middle) — Charlotte County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Four things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$649,000 runs 145% above the PUNTA GORDA 33950 median.
02Waterfront living
This home sits directly on the water — the single scarcest feature in Florida inventory and the strongest long-term value anchor.
03Strong assigned schools
Sallie Jones Elementary School, Charlotte High School, Punta Gorda Middle School — Sallie Jones Elementary School rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $700,000, now $649,000 — a $51K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
Keep looking
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Listing courtesy of MARINA PARK REALTY LLC · Brian Ziegler. MLS #C7525142.
IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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