17604 WAYSIDE BEND, PUNTA GORDA, FL, 33982
Active352 days on marketListed Aug 7, 2025MLS #TB8414059
About this home
17604 WAYSIDE BEND
Location, Location! Own this villa located in the beautiful solar powered community of Babcock Ranch. The villa features two bedrooms, two full baths and a bonus room for your office or made into an additional bedroom. All underground utilities. HOA fees covers lawn maintenance, landscaping, high speed internet and exterior painting, last painted 1/13/2025. Home is near to local school, parks, town center of Founders Square and the new B Street shops/restaurants opening soon. This is a golf cart community that has free concerts on Friday and most Saturday nights, market days, food trucks, community pools, splash pads, lots of parks for the little ones, walking trails, tennis courts, pickle ball, Boca ball, basketball, skate park and numerous fishing lakes. A must see property that has something to give for everyone.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,564
Sqft
0.11 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
2019
Year built
One
Levels
$195
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 and the real association fee — not generic estimates.
$2,893 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
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
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Estimated payment
$2,893/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. 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
−0.5%
$/sqft vs Punta Gorda actives
$195 vs $208
Days on market
352 vs 59 typical
Where $195/sqft sits among the 400 Punta Gorda actives
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
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PUNTA GORDA 33982 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
12,543
Median age
53.1
Median income
$68,514
Median home value
$285,400
Avg household
2.24
Households w/ children
1,033
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 → $345K
Punta Gorda median sold, yr/yr
95.0%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
179 of 400
Punta Gorda actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Punta Gorda, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 126% above the PUNTA GORDA 33982 median. See the full Punta Gorda market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 17604 WAYSIDE BEND
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Dec ’25$280,000
17892 WAYSIDE BEND · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,544 sqft · $181/sqft · 58 DOM
Sold · Feb ’26$526,600
17541 WAYSIDE BEND · same community
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,448 sqft · $215/sqft · 166 DOM
Sold · Dec ’25$293,000
42858 PARK VIEW DRIVE
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,572 sqft · $186/sqft · 5 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
Chris Shouse
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 17604 WAYSIDE BEND — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 17604 WAYSIDE BEND — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
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Straight answers
17604 WAYSIDE BEND FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 17604 WAYSIDE BEND?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $2,893/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $306/mo association fee 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.
How much are the HOA fees at 17604 WAYSIDE BEND?+
The association fee works out to $306 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 17604 WAYSIDE BEND?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2024) was $5,970. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Are pets allowed at 17604 WAYSIDE BEND?+
The listing reports pets: Yes. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Punta Gorda?+
At $304,900, this home is listed about 12% below the Punta Gorda median of $344,849. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 17604 WAYSIDE BEND?+
East Elementary School (elementary), Punta Gorda Middle School (middle), Charlotte High School (high) — 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
$304,900 runs 126% above the PUNTA GORDA 33982 median.
02Garden views
The garden view is part of what you're buying — views hold value independently of the structure.
03Time on market is leverage
352 days on market against a Punta Gorda median of 59 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $324,900, now $304,900 — a $20K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of FLAT FEE MLS REALTY · Stephen Hachey. MLS #TB8414059.
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