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Single family home for sale at 5242 Forbes Ter, Port Charlotte, FL 33981 | MLS# C7531465 | Listing updated on 2026-10-07
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$549,900

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5242 Forbes Ter, Port Charlotte, FL 33981

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  • Single Family Residence

  • Built in 1987

  • $-- HOA

  • 9,999 sqft lot

  • $254/sq.ft

Description

BOATERS, THIS IS THE ONE! Enjoy approximately 80 feet of seawall along the Forbes Waterway, plus a dock with 2 Davits with water connected. Launch from your own backyard and enjoy boating access to the Myakka River, Charlotte Harbor, and through Boca Grande Pass to the Gulf of Mexico. Spend your days fishing, cruising, exploring the waterways, or heading out for a waterfront adventure. YOUR SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATERFRONT LIFESTYLE STARTS HERE! Beautifully maintained and meticulously cared for by only the second owner, this impressive pool home offers the perfect combination of boating, outdoor living, space, and comfort. Ideally located on a low-traffic cul-de-sac street. From the moment you arrive, you’ll appreciate the lush mature palm trees, meticulous landscaping, screened front porch, and the home’s beautifully kept, orderly, and well-cared-for presentation. Inside, the desirable split-bedroom floor plan features a large living room, spacious family room, formal dining room, breakfast nook, abundant closet space, and exceptional storage throughout. One of the home’s standout features is the incredible indoor-outdoor flow. Nearly every room offers direct access to the expansive lanai and pool area, with amazing views. The guest bathroom provides convenient direct pool access. Major updates and features include a NEW ROOF in 2023, water heater 2019, new garage door, an attached 14’ x 8' storage shed, plenty of room for guests, plus much more. Whether you’re searching for a full-time Florida residence, seasonal escape, or waterfront retreat, this beautifully cared-for home delivers the lifestyle buyers come to Southwest Florida to find: POOL, DOCK, BOATING ACCESS, and exceptional outdoor living all in one property. Best of all, there is NO mandatory HOA and NO CDD. Owners may choose to join the voluntary property owners association: Property Owners of Gulf Cove, Inc., which provides access to a private boat ramp and private park. Designed for comfortable everyday living while embracing the Florida lifestyle, this home offers waterfront living, privacy, outdoor space, and water access without mandatory association fees. A short distance from the new Myakka River Park, currently under construction and expected to have trails, recreational areas, and a natural kayak launch along the Myakka River. Minutes to pristine, sparkling sand and turquoise-water beaches: Boca Grande and Englewood. Located close to schools, restaurants, and shopping. Move in, unpack, and start living the life you've always dreamed of. Don't miss the opportunity to make this your own personal sanctuary. Enjoy true Florida living: hiking, biking, hunting, swimming, shelling, boating, fishing, bird watching, and beyond. Schedule a viewing today and let this dream home become your reality!

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  • Listing updated: October 7, 2026 at 2:16 pm
  • Listing Provided by: Dena Sternquist PA (941) 303-3409 | REALTY ONE GROUP MVP (800) 896-8790
  • Source: Stellar MLS-FL | MLS#: C7531465 Stellar MLS-FL

Property Details

  • Status

    Active

  • Type

    Single Family Residence

  • No. of Stories

    -

  • County

    Charlotte County

  • City

    Port Charlotte

  • Neighborhood

    --

  • Year Built

    1987

  • HOA Fees

    -

  • Finished Area

    2,166 sqft

  • Lot Size

    9,999 sqft lot

  • Basement Area

    - sqft

  • MLS Name

    Stellar MLS

  • MLS Number

    C7531465

  • MLS Status

    Active

  • Days on Market

    5

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Facts & Features

Rooms

  • Bedrooms & bathrooms

    Bedrooms: 3

    Bathrooms: 2

  • Primary Bedroom

    Level: First

    Area: 255.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 15x17

  • Kitchen

    Level: First

    Area: 110.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 11x10

  • Living Room

    Level: First

    Area: 300.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 20x15

Interior

  • Exterior Features

    Lighting, Private Entrance, Private Mailbox, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Interior Features

    Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), High Ceilings, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom, Thermostat, Walk In Closet(s), Window Treatments

  • Heating

    Electric

  • Flooring

    Carpet, Tile

  • Appliances

    Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer

  • Cooling

    Central Air

  • Window Features

    Skylight(s), Blinds

Construction

  • Year Built

    Year Built: 1987

  • Home type

    Single Family Residence

  • Foundation Details

    Slab

  • Roof

    Shingle

  • Construction Materials

    Block, Stucco

Utilities & Energy

  • Association Amenities

    Park, Playground

  • Water Source

    Public

  • Utilities

    Bb/hs Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

  • Laundry Features

    Laundry Room

  • Pool Features

    Gunite, In Ground, Lighting, Screen Enclosure

  • Security Features

    Security System Leased

Other Features

  • Lot Features

    Landscaped

  • Subdivision Name

    Port Charlotte Sec 054

  • Community Features

    Park, Playground, Street Lights

  • Patio And Porch Features

    Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Screened

Price History

DateEventPrice

10/07/2026

Source: mls_logoStellar MLS-FL #MFRC7531465

Listed for Sale

$549,900

$254/sqft

10/02/2026

Source: mls_logoStellar MLS-FL #MFRC7531465

Coming Soon

$549,900

$254/sqft

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