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5242 FORBES TERRACE

Port Charlotte, FL, 33981

Active

$539,999

3

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2,166 sqft

Living Area

1987

Year Built

9,999

Lot Size (sqft)

16

Days on Market

Dock Score™

DockOnly
71
Good

What shaped this score

✓Gulf Access
✓Dock present
✓Fits boats up to ~75ft (est.)
·~65 min run to open water · 6.7 mi
Est. waterfront~80 ft

DockOnly.com rating, not provided by the MLS or listing broker.

Dock & Water AccessMLS

Canal FrontWaterfrontCanal - Brackish

AI Aerial Imagery Detection

Dock DetectedSeawall Detected

Detected by AI from open-source aerial mapping imagery and may not reflect current conditions. This information was not provided by the MLS or listing broker. Always verify dock infrastructure with the listing agent.

Canal WidthDockOnly

At the dock

County parcel data
100ft
dock100 ft

Single measurement at the dock · width variation along the canal not yet available

Measured perpendicular from this parcel's waterfront edge to the parcel directly across the canal, using surveyed county GIS boundaries.

Will it turn around?

Up to 36 ft

Easy
handling

36–49 ft

Fits
with care

49–56 ft

Tight
(back-in)

Boats over 56 ft typically back in/out rather than turning here. Clear channel ≈ 74 ft with boats moored both sides (~13 ft per side for dock + beam). Wide-beam yachts need the upper end of each range.

Navigation RouteDockOnly

Data sources: SFWMD AHED waterway polygons · FHWA National Bridge Inventory 2024 · Not provided by the MLS or listing broker.

Description

BOATERS, THIS IS THE ONE! Enjoy approximately 80 feet of seawall along the Forbes Waterway, plus a dock with 2 Davits with water connected. Launch from your own backyard and enjoy boating access to the Myakka River, Charlotte Harbor, and through Boca Grande Pass to the Gulf of Mexico. Spend your days fishing, cruising, exploring the waterways, or heading out for a waterfront adventure. YOUR SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATERFRONT LIFESTYLE STARTS HERE! Beautifully maintained and meticulously cared for by only the second owner, this impressive pool home offers the perfect combination of boating, outdoor living, space, and comfort. Ideally located on a low-traffic cul-de-sac street. From the moment you arrive, you’ll appreciate the lush mature palm trees, meticulous landscaping, screened front porch, and the home’s beautifully kept, orderly, and well-cared-for presentation. Inside, the desirable split-bedroom floor plan features a large living room, spacious family room, formal dining room, breakfast nook, abundant closet space, and exceptional storage throughout. One of the home’s standout features is the incredible indoor-outdoor flow. Nearly every room offers direct access to the expansive lanai and pool area, with amazing views. The guest bathroom provides convenient direct pool access. Major updates and features include a NEW ROOF in 2023, water heater 2019, new garage door, an attached 14’ x 8' storage shed, plenty of room for guests, plus much more. Whether you’re searching for a full-time Florida residence, seasonal escape, or waterfront retreat, this beautifully cared-for home delivers the lifestyle buyers come to Southwest Florida to find: POOL, DOCK, BOATING ACCESS, and exceptional outdoor living all in one property. Best of all, there is NO mandatory HOA and NO CDD. Owners may choose to join the voluntary property owners association: Property Owners of Gulf Cove, Inc., which provides access to a private boat ramp and private park. Designed for comfortable everyday living while embracing the Florida lifestyle, this home offers waterfront living, privacy, outdoor space, and water access without mandatory association fees. A short distance from the new Myakka River Park, currently under construction and expected to have trails, recreational areas, and a natural kayak launch along the Myakka River. Minutes to pristine, sparkling sand and turquoise-water beaches: Boca Grande and Englewood. Located close to schools, restaurants, and shopping. Move in, unpack, and start living the life you've always dreamed of. Don't miss the opportunity to make this your own personal sanctuary. Enjoy true Florida living: hiking, biking, hunting, swimming, shelling, boating, fishing, bird watching, and beyond. Schedule a viewing today and let this dream home become your reality!

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Location

Port Charlotte, FL, 33981

No price history available for this property.

Displayed by Blue Mar Real Estate Group Inc., Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (DBPR CQ1018554) · [email protected]

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Last checked: 8 hours ago

Listing updated: October 23, 2026

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FEMA Flood Zone AE
BFE: 8ft

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