Neighborhood · Port Charlotte, Florida
Gulf Cove
Waterfront living on the Myakka near the Gulf
68
Homes for sale
$388,700
Median list price
$249
Avg price / sqft
59
Median days on market
Gulf Cove sits along the Myakka River in southwest Charlotte County, a quiet, water-oriented pocket of Port Charlotte where canal access and boating define daily life. It's an easygoing, mostly residential community that shares its character with neighbors like South Gulf Cove and Englewood East, and families here are zoned for Myakka River Elementary School and Lemon Bay High School. Of the 70 active listings, 21 are waterfront and 21 have pools, so the inventory leans toward the lifestyle buyers come here for.
For a buyer today, the market is approachable: the median list price is $399,000, homes run about $253 a square foot, and the median sale over the past year landed at $313,500. With 150 homes sold in the last 12 months and a median 55.5 days on market, there's real time to make a decision, and sellers are accepting around 96% of asking. Notably, 38 of the active listings are new construction, giving buyers a genuine choice between move-in-ready builds and established canal homes.
Gulf Cove is a community in Port Charlotte, Florida.
Quick facts
$130,000 – $2.7M price range
1,667 sqft median home
$6/mo median HOA
$2,150/mo median rent
149 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Gulf Cove
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$1,190,000
12299 ALBRECHT TERRACE, PORT CHARLOTTE
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,609 sqft
$815,000
5186 FORBES TERRACE, PORT CHARLOTTE
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,485 sqft
$419,999
5555 VERACRUZ TERRACE, PORT CHARLOTTE
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,219 sqft
$399,000
6170 DAVID BOULEVARD, PORT CHARLOTTE
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,137 sqft
$309,000$349,000
5405 BEARUP STREET, PORT CHARLOTTE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,640 sqft
$306,990
5202 BRUNSWICK LANE, PORT CHARLOTTE
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,650 sqft
$294,990
4319 HOGRATH STREET, PORT CHARLOTTE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,400 sqft
$289,900
5281 GILLOT BOULEVARD, PORT CHARLOTTE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,548 sqft
$240,000
12266 EDWARDS ROAD, PORT CHARLOTTE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,270 sqft
$239,900
3488 DWIGHT STREET, PORT CHARLOTTE
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,270 sqft
$474,900
4639 KEMPSON LANE, PORT CHARLOTTE
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,281 sqft
$625,000
5149 LATHAM TERRACE, PORT CHARLOTTE
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,612 sqft
Every active listing inside the Gulf Cove boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Gulf Cove market
149
Sold, last 12 months
$315,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
71 days
Median time to sell
Gulf Cove vs Port Charlotte
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 5.7% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Gulf Cove boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Gulf Cove is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Gulf Cove home
≈ $2,516/mo
$388,700 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$6/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,150/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
4,064
Median age
62
Median income
$57,533
Median home value
$349,277
Beyond the listings
Living in Gulf Cove
Lifestyles
Top 16% in the U.S.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.
Culture
Top 18% in the U.S.Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Lifestyles
Nerd Culture
These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.
Appearance oriented
Trend Trackers
This population lives as fast as the culture. They like to keep up with the latest trends, especially when it comes to apparel and accessories.
Hobbies & Interests
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.
Relationships
Girl Squad
From girls night out to a movie night in with their closest gal pals, this population is all about getting the girls together for an evening of fun.
People who close here
Our Port Charlotte experts
Straight answers
Gulf Cove FAQs
Is Gulf Cove a good place to live?+
Gulf Cove is a quiet, water-oriented community with canal and Myakka River access, and 21 of the 70 active listings are waterfront. It's zoned for Myakka River Elementary School and Lemon Bay High, which appeals to families, and its low-key residential feel suits buyers who want boating and space over nightlife.
Is Gulf Cove expensive?+
It's one of the more attainable water-access areas around Port Charlotte, with a median list price of $399,000 and a median sold price of $313,500 over the past year. Prices run about $253 per square foot, though the range is wide — from $130,000 up to $2,700,000 for the premium waterfront properties.
What do homes cost in Gulf Cove?+
The median list price is $399,000 for a typical home of about 1,806 square feet, while actual sales have been landing near $313,500. Just three active listings are priced above $1 million, so the vast majority of inventory sits well below that mark.
How is the Gulf Cove market right now?+
There are 70 active listings and 150 homes sold in the past 12 months, with a median 55.5 days on market — enough time for buyers to shop deliberately. Sellers are getting about 96% of asking on average, and with 38 new-construction listings, there's a healthy mix to choose from. You can track it all on the live map.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
HOA costs are minimal here, with a median of just $6 a month across active listings. Median property tax runs about $2,964 a year, keeping the overall carrying cost manageable for most buyers.
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