Discover your dream Turnkey Second Home or Vacation Rental! This stunning 4-bedroom oasis comes fully furnished and features a gourmet kitchen designed for culinary enthusiasts, complete with elegant granite countertops, rich wood cabinetry, and top-of-the-line stainless steel Kenmore Elite appliances. The spacious island comes with a built-in wine rack and refrigerator, making it excellent for entertainment. Experience the luxury of a formal living room, dining room, and separate family room that provide ample space to relax. The master suite is a true retreat, offering walk-out access to the lanai, two expansive walk-in closets, and a spa-like master bath with porcelain flooring, dual sinks, and a spacious walk-in shower. The thoughtfully designed split bedroom floor plan includes three generously sized bedrooms that share an updated bath. Enjoy added convenience with a dedicated laundry room off the kitchen, complete with storage cabinets and a utility sink. Go outside to your private lanai, featuring an inviting in-ground heated pool surrounded by a beautiful travertine deck, and a concrete dock just short distance for your water activities. Additional features include a stylish brick paver circular driveway and an oversized two-car garage with side entry.
Punta Gorda Isles, located between Charlotte Harbor and the Peace River, is a waterfront and residential Punta Gorda neighborhood with a canal-grid layout and private docks. The scene concentrates around Fishermen’s Village on the Harborwalk, where marina slips, open-air bars, and small galleries set a breezy, nautical tone. Community pillars include Fishermen’s Village, the Visual Arts Center, and the Military Heritage Museum. Streets curve past mid-century ranch homes and newer coastal builds, many oriented to the water. Linear parks and seawalls trace the canals, with frequent views of sailboats and mangroves. US-41 and the bridges tie the Isles to downtown’s historic blocks and waterfront paths.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Ceiling fans
Crown molding
High ceilings
Living room/dining room combo
Open floorplan
Solid surface counters
Solid wood cabinets
Thermostat
Tray ceilings
Walk-in closets
Window treatments
Blinds
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Built-in oven
Cooktop
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Refrigerator
Wine refrigerator
Electric water heater
Laundry & utility
Laundry room
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Ceramic tile
Hardwood
Travertine
Heating & cooling
Electric heating
Central air
Exterior features
Deck (enclosed and screened)
Dog run
Hurricane shutters
Outdoor lighting
Outdoor shower
Sidewalk
Sliding doors
Sprinkler meter
Near marina
Paved lot
Home design
Single family residence
One-level home
East-facing
Parking
Attached 2-car garage (20x26)
Circular driveway
Driveway
Garage door opener
Ground-level garage
Security
Fire alarm
Medical alarm
Security lights
Owned security system
Smoke detectors
Construction
Concrete and stucco construction
Tile roof
Slab foundation
Built with seawall (concrete)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Cable connected
Electricity connected
Natural gas available and connected
Sewer connected
Water connected
Sprinkler meter
HOA & community
Deed restrictions
Playground
Sidewalks
Pets allowed
Other
Zoned GS-3.5
Lot around 0.35 acres (approx. 1/4 to less than 1/2 acre)
On waterfront (30 ft canal frontage on Grouper Cove) with canal and Gulf/Ocean access
Private heated in-ground gunite pool with screen enclosure (approx. 12x28) and heated spa
Electricity and solar
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BACK ON THE MARKET! Buyers contingency fell through. – Beautiful 4bedroom, 2-bathroom storm-smart, waterfront home located in the boating paradise of Punta Gorda Isles. Quick access to Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf beyond. This home was originally built and featured in a 14 part Bob Vila special showcasing this hurricane-resistant home. Some of the storm smart features include: cast in place steel reinforced poured concrete walls, impact resistant sliders and windows, newer electric roll down shutter on the front door, steel anchored roof trusses with secondary water barrier, impact resistant garage door & extra sturdy steel pool cage rated to withstand 130 mph winds! In addition, there is a propane generator and whole house GFI for those rare electric interruptions. Wood plank ceramic tile throughout the main living areas, crown molding in main living areas & new vinyl flooring in bedrooms. The gorgeous kitchen features granite counters, wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, double oven, center island w/ built-in wine rack & wine refrigerator, closet pantry, breakfast bar and recipe desk. Master suite allows easy access to the lanai, has 2 walk-in closets & a spa-like master bath w/ porcelain flooring, split sinks, gorgeous soaking tub & walk-in shower. The split bedroom floor plan offers 3 large spare bedrooms located off of the family room and share an updated full bath. The large laundry room has quartz counters, storage cabinets & a utility sink. Outside, the lanai features an in-ground, heated pool & travertine tile deck. The concrete dock boasts water, electric and a 5000lb elevator boat lift. Other amenities include brick paver circular driveway, oversized 2-car garage w/ side entry & lush, tropical landscaping w/ fenced side yard.
Property Description
Corner Unit
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #C7431656
Sep 18, 2020
Sold
$685,000
$282/sq ft
Aug 5, 2020
Pending
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Aug 4, 2020
Listed
$685,000
$282/sq ft
Beautifully-remodeled, storm-smart, waterfront home in Punta Gorda Isles w/ very quick, sailboat access to Charlotte Harbor. Home was originally built by Bob Villa w/ a 14-part special showcasing this hurricane-ready property. Home is built w/ an elevated foundation, 6in poured concrete walls that are steel reinforced, impact glass for all windows & sliders, NEW electric shutter for front door, steel anchored roof trusses, industrial grade garage door & 24 gauge steel pool cage rated to withstand 130 mph winds! Completely updated inside, home boasts wood-look, ceramic tile planks throughout main living areas, crown molding in main living areas & gleaming wood flooring in bedrooms. Floor plan includes formal living room, dining room & separate family room. Kitchen has granite counters, wood cabinetry, stainless steel Kenmore Elite appliances, an island w/ built-in wine rack & wine refrigerator, closet pantry, breakfast bar & ample cabinet & counter space. Master suite has walk-out access to the lanai, 2 walk-in closets & a spa-like master bath w/ porcelain flooring, split sinks, gorgeous tub & walk-in shower. Split bedroom floor plan offers large bedrooms that share an updated bath. Laundry room has quartz counters, storage cabinets & a utility sink. Outside, lanai features an in-ground, heated pool & travertine deck. Concrete dock w/ boat lift is steps away. Water & electric hook-ups are available dockside. Other amenities include brick paver circular driveway, oversized 2-car garage w/ side entry & lush, tropical landscaping w/ fenced side yard.
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #C7423977
Jan 13, 2020
Listing Removed
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Jan 3, 2020
Listed
*
Public Records
Jan 25, 2016
Sold
$503,800
$208/sq ft
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #C7209794
Jan 22, 2016
Sold
$503,750
$208/sq ft
Dec 7, 2015
Pending
—
Nov 20, 2015
Contingent
—
Nov 6, 2015
Price Changed
$524,900
$216/sq ft
Sep 25, 2015
Price Changed
$529,000
$218/sq ft
Aug 19, 2015
Relisted
—
Aug 18, 2015
Contingent
—
Jul 1, 2015
Relisted
—
Jul 1, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Mar 31, 2015
Listed
$549,000
$226/sq ft
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #C7032037
Feb 25, 2012
Listed
*
Beaches MLS #F1115192
Jan 17, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Jan 17, 2011
Listed
$695,000
$286/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 6, 2000
Sold
$150,000
$62/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 23, 1996
Sold
$90,200
$37/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,551 (−1.1%)
$178,500 + $615,832
$794,332
2024
$14,719 (+5.7%)
$178,500 + $615,832
$794,332
2023
$13,928 (+44.2%)
$178,500 + $628,797
$807,297
2022
$9,661 (+17.4%)
$170,000 + $582,991
$752,991
2021
$8,229 (+32.0%)
$95,200 + $335,558
$430,758
2020
$6,232 (−0.4%)
2019
$6,257 (+7.7%)
2018
$5,810 (+3.0%)
2017
$5,639 (+102.1%)
$93,500 + $252,322
$345,822
2016
$2,790 (+0.9%)
2014
$2,764 (+0.4%)
2013
$2,753 (+2.1%)
2012
$2,696
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.35 Acres
Year renovated
2015
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,426
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,426
Year built
2005
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charlotte County
APN
412211409009
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
GS-3.5
General Single- Family Residential District
The General Single-Family Residential District is coded to permit the completion and/or annexation of conventional single-family residential subdivisions existing or approved by the Punta Gorda City Council prior to the effective date of these regulations. The General Single-Family Residential District is established solely to accommodate completion of previously approved development of lands within the district. The district is not intended to be available for future rezonings, nor as a means of expanding the boundaries of existing GS Districts.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
May 1, 2020 • Final
Single family residence
New construction
Sep 13, 2005 • Final
Lawn sprinklers
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 28 days in 30 years
10/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Punta Gorda, FL • 33950
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
7.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 197 Gulfview Rd
$834,175
$45K under list price of $879K
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