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$549,000 | 3 beds | 2 full baths | N/A half baths | 1,989 sqft
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
- 3Beds
- 2.00Total Baths
- 2 Full, 0 HalfBaths
- 1,989SqFt
- 1940Year Built
- 0.89Acres
- MLS# C7523049
- Residential
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Active
- Approx Time on Market3 months, 7 days
- Area33982 - Punta Gorda
- CountyCharlotte
- Subdivision Riverside Park
Overview
Along the tranquil banks of Shell Creek sits a piece of classic Old Florida charm. This historic 1940 Florida Cracker-style home offers 200 feet of waterfront and sweeping, unobstructed views across protected wetlands that ensure your peaceful natural scenery will remain untouched. From here, the waterway flows into the Peace River and onward to Charlotte Harbor, offering navigable access to the Gulf for boating, fishing, and exploring Southwest Floridas waterways. Inside, the home reflects the craftsmanship of another era, with hardwood floors and walls and original rooms finished in beautiful magnolia wood paneling and ceilings. The house does need some exterior attention, but the charm and authenticity are undeniable. With a little care and vision, it could be restored into a beautiful showcase of classic Florida character or comfortably enjoyed while you plan future improvements. The property itself offers exceptional flexibility and potential. Sitting on almost .89 acres, there is room to create additional cabins along the waterfront or potentially split the property, making it ideal for a private compound, guest cottages, or vacation rental opportunities such as VRBO. With no HOA, you have the freedom to live here full time, enjoy it seasonally, or shape the property into a peaceful waterfront retreat. A separate shed provides ample room for storage, perfect for tools, outdoor equipment, or boating and fishing gear. The grounds reflect the beauty of natural Florida, shaded by mature oak trees and graceful palms, with distinctive touches such as a bullhorn acacia, orchid tree, and sea grape adding character to the landscape. Fragrant night-blooming jasmine and mock jasmine hedges fill the air in the evenings, while crepe myrtle and bird of paradise bring color throughout the seasons. Vines like bleeding heart and passion fruit weave through the garden, creating a lush, relaxed property. It is the kind of setting where mornings begin with birds over the creek, afternoons drift by with a breeze off the water, and evenings bring quiet sunsets over the wetlands. If you appreciate nature, peace, and the slower rhythm of waterfront life, this property offers a rare opportunity. With its historic charm, remarkable views, and room to create something special, this is a place where old Florida still lives and the possibilities are as open as the water beyond your backyard.
Agriculture / Farm
Association Fees / Info
Bathroom Info
Total Baths: 2.00
Fullbaths: 2
Building Info
Window Features: Drapes, WindowTreatments
Roof: Metal
Building Area Source: PublicRecords
Buyer Compensation
Exterior Features
Style: Cottage, HistoricAntique
Patio: FrontPorch, Patio
Exterior Features: Storage
Fees / Restrictions
Financial
Original Price: $579,000
Disclosures: FloodInsuranceRequired
Garage / Parking
Open Parking: Yes
Parking Features: Driveway, Guest, Open
Attached Garage: Yes
Garage: Yes
Green / Env Info
Interior Features
Fireplace Desc: LivingRoom
Fireplace: Yes
Floors: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
Levels: One
Laundry Features: InGarage
Interior Features: BuiltInFeatures, CeilingFans, EatInKitchen, MainLevelPrimary, WoodCabinets, WindowTreatments, Attic, SeparateFormalLivingRoom
Appliances: Dryer, ElectricWaterHeater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Lot Info
Direction Remarks: From Punta Gorda, head North on US-17 N/Duncan Rd toward Arcadia. Turn left onto Riverside Dr. Property will be on the right
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.89
Lot Sqft: 38,750
Est Lotsize: 225x155X200X155
Vegetation: FruitTrees, Oak
Lot Desc: Cleared, Flat, Level, OutsideCityLimits, OversizedLot, Landscaped
Misc
Other
Other Structures: Other, Sheds
Special Conditions: None
Other Rooms Info
Basement: CrawlSpace
Property Info
Section: 25
Class Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Construction Materials: Cedar, WoodFrame
Stories: 1
Total Stories: 1
Foundation: Crawlspace, PillarPostPier
Human Modified: Yes
Room Info
Total Rooms: 5
Sqft Info
Sqft: 1,989
Bulding Area Sqft: 2,531
Living Area Units: SquareFeet
Living Area Source: PublicRecords
Tax Info
Tax Year: 2,025
Tax Lot: 87
Tax Legal Description: RIP 000 000G 0087 RIVERSIDE PARK BLK G LTS 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 275/521 517/211 554/1891 763/30 UNREC DC-FOJ 5055/1097
Tax Block: G
Tax Annual Amount: 2471.22
Tax Book Number: 1-94
Unit Info
Utilities / Hvac
Heating: Other, WindowUnit, WallFurnace
Water Source: Well
Sewer: SepticTank
Cool System: Other, AtticFan, CeilingFans
Utilities: CableConnected, ElectricityConnected, Propane
Waterfront / Water
Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Features: BayAccess, Creek, RiverAccess
View: Yes
Water Body Name: SHELL CREEEK
View: CreekStream, Water
Directions
From Punta Gorda, head North on US-17 N/Duncan Rd toward Arcadia. Turn left onto Riverside Dr. Property will be on the rightThis listing courtesy of Re/max Harbor Realty
MLS# TB8449683 
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7754 Riverside Drive, Punta Gorda, Florida has 3 Beds, 2 Full Bath, and 0 Half Bath.
The MLS Number for 7754 Riverside Drive, Punta Gorda, Florida is C7523049.
The price for 7754 Riverside Drive, Punta Gorda, Florida is $549,000.
The status of 7754 Riverside Drive, Punta Gorda, Florida is Active.
The subdivision of 7754 Riverside Drive, Punta Gorda, Florida is Riverside Park.
The home located at 7754 Riverside Drive, Punta Gorda, Florida was built in 2026.