HISTORIC HOME AND CARRIAGE HOUSE LOCATED IN THE HEART OF PUNTA GORDA HISTORIC DISTRICT WITH 3 FRONT PORCHES OFFERING BREATHTAKING VIEWS OF CHARLOTTE HARBOR AND GILCHRIST PARK. The main house is 2894 SQ. FT. and can be set up as a 3 bedroom, 3 bath. This 19th century home has been elegantly updated, blending old world charm with all the amenities and ease of 21st century living. First floor with hardwood floors throughout boasts: family room with fireplace, expansive living room, renovated kitchen offering cherry wood cabinets, granite counters, Frigidaire Professional Series Appliances and Center Island with Jen-Aire cook top grill and a grand dining room with tray ceiling, chandelier and gorgeous built-ins. Custom spiral staircase or Inclinator elevator lead to the 2nd floor with original heart of pine flooring and 2 bedroom suites both with private baths featuring Travertine floors, marble counters and maple cabinetry plus the master bath has Jacuzzi tub and Roman Shower. Brick walkways lead to the pool which is surrounded by brick pavers and a summer kitchen and to the carriage house with 2 separate one bedroom apartments generating a monthly income of $1650 for the new owner or can be converted to a garage. DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!
Single-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
8,040 sq ftLot Size
$209Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Brian Helgemo• FIVE STAR REALTY OF CHARLOTTE
SHORT SALE. BANK APPROVED PRICE. HISTORIC HOME AND CARRIAGE HOUSE LOCATED IN THE HEART OF PUNTA GORDA HISTORIC DISTRICT WITH 3 FRONT PORCHES OFFERING BREATHTAKING VIEWS OF CHARLOTTE HARBOR AND GILCHRIST PARK. The main house is 2894 SQ. FT. and can be set up as a 3 bedroom, 3 bath. This 19th century home has been elegantly updated, blending old world charm with all the amenities and ease of 21st century living, including hurricane impact windows. First floor with hardwood floors throughout boasts: family room with fireplace, expansive living room, renovated kitchen offering cherry wood cabinets, granite counters, Frigidaire Professional Series Appliances and Center Island with Jen-Aire cook top grill and a grand dining room with tray ceiling, chandelier and gorgeous built-ins. Custom spiral staircase or Inclinator elevator lead to the 2nd floor with original heart of pine flooring and 2 bedroom suites both with private baths featuring Travertine floors, marble counters and maple cabinetry plus the master bath has Jacuzzi tub and Roman Shower. Brick walkways lead to the pool which is surrounded by brick pavers and a summer kitchen and to the carriage house with 2 separate one bedroom apartments, great for guest or for extra income. DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY! Buyer to pay $495 processing and handling fee at closing to listing broker
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #C7006584
Nov 24, 2010
Listing Removed
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Oct 19, 2009
Listed
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Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #C6998762
Oct 14, 2009
Listing Removed
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Jan 20, 2009
Listed
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Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #C697211
Sep 3, 2008
Listing Removed
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May 2, 2008
Listed
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Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #C691786
Apr 30, 2008
Listing Removed
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Jan 29, 2008
Listed
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Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #C459332
Feb 14, 2005
Listed
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Public Records
Aug 27, 2001
Sold
$375,000
$82/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 1, 1980
Sold
$100,000
$22/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,954 (−29.8%)
$180,081 + $219,212
$399,293
2024
$8,481 (+1.5%)
$180,081 + $219,212
$399,293
2023
$8,358 (+2.6%)
2022
$8,144 (+0.6%)
2021
$8,099 (+3.8%)
2020
$7,802 (+1.3%)
2019
$7,703 (+8.5%)
2018
$7,098 (+0.6%)
2017
$7,054 (+0.1%)
2016
$7,045 (−6.5%)
2014
$7,537 (−3.5%)
2013
$7,808 (+162.4%)
2012
$2,976
Tax history for 451 W Retta Esplanade
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,954 (−29.8%)
$180,081 + $219,212
$399,293
2024
$8,481 (+1.5%)
$180,081 + $219,212
$399,293
2023
$8,358 (+2.6%)
2022
$8,144 (+0.6%)
2021
$8,099 (+3.8%)
2020
$7,802 (+1.3%)
2019
$7,703 (+8.5%)
2018
$7,098 (+0.6%)
2017
$7,054 (+0.1%)
2016
$7,045 (−6.5%)
2014
$7,537 (−3.5%)
2013
$7,808 (+162.4%)
2012
$2,976
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
60 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,040 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
2,694
Year built
1910
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charlotte County
APN
412201480005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
NR-10
Neighborhood Residential District
The Neighborhood Residential District provides for residential development surrounding the traditional town center and its regional extensions. The district preserves the traditional building pattern of mixed residential development, which historically has been integrated to form a vibrant, active, and cohesive neighborhood unit. The guidelines detailed in this section are coded to permit the construction of detached, attached, and apartment building types in close proximity to each other to encourage a traditional, pedestrian-friendly streetscape.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Aug 31, 2025 • Final
Air/conditioning
HVAC
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