Neighborhood · Port Charlotte, Florida
South Gulf Cove
Canal living where the Gulf is a boat ride away
241
Homes for sale
$585,000
Median list price
$300
Avg price / sqft
90
Median days on market
South Gulf Cove is a boater's grid of saltwater and freshwater canals on the southwest edge of Port Charlotte, where a lock system connects the community to Charlotte Harbor and, from there, out to the Gulf. The rhythm here is low-key and water-first: docks off the back yard, screened lanais, and a mix of established homes and fresh builds sharing the same quiet streets. Neighbors here run in the same circles as nearby Gulf Cove and Englewood East, with the beaches of Boca Grande and Englewood a short drive down the road.
For buyers, this is one of the deeper waterfront inventories in the county — 258 active listings, 123 of them waterfront and 149 with a pool. The median list price sits at $587,000, but the range runs from $172,000 up past $2.4 million, so there's real room to pick your spot. New construction is a big part of the picture with 118 active builds, and homes assigned to Myakka River Elementary and Lemon Bay High School round out the family appeal.
South Gulf Cove is a community in Port Charlotte, Florida.
Quick facts
$168,000 – $2.4M price range
2,109 sqft median home
$10/mo median HOA
$2,698/mo median rent
378 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in South Gulf Cove
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$420,000
15261 Brainbridge Circle, Port Charlotte FL 33981, PORT CHARLOTTE
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,680 sqft
$1,049,900
15672 LAKELAND CIRCLE, PORT CHARLOTTE
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,117 sqft
$999,800
9214 MELODY CIRCLE, PORT CHARLOTTE
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,432 sqft
$950,000
15024 SPANISH POINT DRIVE, PORT CHARLOTTE
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,374 sqft
$895,000
14150 OSTROM AVENUE, PORT CHARLOTTE
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,609 sqft
$889,000
10386 WINNIPEG STREET, PORT CHARLOTTE
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,390 sqft
$775,000
13346 CEDAR CITY AVENUE, PORT CHARLOTTE
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,878 sqft
$699,900
14958 WICHITA ROAD, PORT CHARLOTTE
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,985 sqft
$699,900
10535 AZTEC ROAD, PORT CHARLOTTE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,929 sqft
$699,000
15452 ALSASK CIRCLE, PORT CHARLOTTE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,737 sqft
$687,000
15408 LAKELAND CIRCLE, PORT CHARLOTTE
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,350 sqft
$650,000
8212 LEAFY WAY, PORT CHARLOTTE
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,625 sqft
Every active listing inside the South Gulf Cove boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The South Gulf Cove market
378
Sold, last 12 months
$489,500
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
91 days
Median time to sell
South Gulf Cove vs Port Charlotte
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 7.6% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the South Gulf Cove boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools South 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 South Gulf Cove home
≈ $3,552/mo
$585,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$10/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,698/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
5,413
Median age
63
Median income
$92,806
Median home value
$480,409
Beyond the listings
Living in South Gulf Cove
Lifestyles
Top 11% 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.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 22% in the U.S.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.
Culture
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.
Relationships
Family Time
Family time is always a good time for these folks. Whether it's a family vacation or making ice cream sundaes at home, this population loves spending time with the people closest to them.
Attitudes
Deal Seekers
These people are hunting discounts, contests, and promotions. The population loves a good sale, and they can't wait to share their bargain finds and winnings with friends and family.
Straight answers
South Gulf Cove FAQs
Is South Gulf Cove a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, water-oriented community built around canals with lock access to Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf, popular with boaters and buyers who want a pool and a dock. Homes here feed into L. A. Ainger Middle School and Lemon Bay High School, and you're within reach of Englewood's beaches. It suits people who prefer a laid-back, residential pace over nightlife.
Is South Gulf Cove expensive?+
It sits in the mid-range for the area, with a median list price of $587,000 and an average of about $302 per square foot. The entry point is far lower — listings start around $172,000 — so you can find value here, especially off the water. Only 21 of the 258 active listings are priced above $1 million.
What do homes cost in South Gulf Cove?+
The median list price is $587,000 for a typical home around 2,112 square feet, though the full range spans $172,000 to $2,450,000. Over the last 12 months, 368 homes sold at a median price of $483,500. You can browse everything currently available on the live map.
How is the market in South Gulf Cove?+
It's a measured market — homes take a median of 76 days to sell, and sellers are getting about 96% of their asking price on average. With 258 active listings against 368 sales in the past year, buyers have inventory to work with and room to negotiate. Waterfront and new-construction homes make up a large share of what's available.
What are the HOA fees and property taxes like?+
The HOA here is minimal — a median of just $10 a month — so there's little added monthly overhead. Median property tax runs about $3,351 a year. For context, the median rent in the area is $2,600 a month, which factors into the math if you're weighing buying against renting in O'hara or nearby communities.
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