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5281 FORBES TERRACE

Port Charlotte, FL, 33981

Active

$340,000

3

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

1,991 sqft

Living Area

1982

Year Built

9,999

Lot Size (sqft)

1

Days on Market

Dock Score™

DockOnly
48
Fair

What shaped this score

✓Dock present
✓Bridge-free to bay & ocean
✓Fits boats up to ~75ft (est.)
·~65 min run to open water · 6.6 mi
Est. waterfront~80 ft

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

Dock & Water AccessMLS

Canal - Saltwater

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
80ft
dock80 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 27 ft

Easy
handling

27–36 ft

Fits
with care

36–41 ft

Tight
(back-in)

Boats over 41 ft typically back in/out rather than turning here. Clear channel ≈ 54 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

Look closely at this deal on a Gulf Cove waterfront home newly appointed with a modern kitchen, built-in wall ovens, large cooking island with stainless-steel hood, updated finishes, and roof-mounted solar panels. Spacious living areas with a Florida room overlooking your water. Ceramic tile throughout the entire home, full laundry room and three full bathrooms. Large oak trees cover a back patio area with outdoor shower, firepit, and room for entertaining. Enjoy the waters of the Gulf with your seawater canal views, dock, and davits. The community of Gulf Cove offers optional access to a private boat ramp and waterfront park, where you can access the Myakka River, Charlotte Harbor, and the Gulf of America. The area provides convenient access to boating, fishing, golf, dining, shopping, nature areas, and Charlotte Sports Park, home to Tampa Bay Rays spring training.

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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]

Listing courtesy of BARCLAYS REAL ESTATE GROUP 1 via Stellar MLS

Last checked: 8 hours ago

Listing updated: October 8, 2026

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FEMA Flood Zone AE
BFE: 8ft

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Navigation note: Navigation routes show the shortest mapped path to open water. A vessel taller than the binding bridge clearance may still reach open water via a longer alternate route that we don't currently map. Verify navigability with a local captain or surveyor before relying on it.