Charlotte County, Florida
Port Charlotte
A community on Charlotte Harbor laced with boating canals, where many homes have a dock in the back yard.
Port Charlotte sits on the north side of Charlotte Harbor, where the Peace and Myakka rivers meet. A large network of canals runs through its neighborhoods. Some lead to the harbor and the Gulf; others are freshwater.
What you’ll find for sale
Canal-front homes from the 1960s through new construction, homes on standard lots away from the water, condos, and vacant lots, including waterfront ones.
What to check before you buy
- Which kind of canal. Saltwater canals with Gulf access, and how long the trip to open water takes, vary street by street. Bridges limit boat height on some routes.
- Seawall condition. Seawall repair is expensive. Have it inspected along with the dock and lift.
- Flood zone and roof. Check the flood zone, elevation, and the age and type of the roof, since all three drive insurance cost.
Your contact for Port Charlotte
Area descriptions are general and are not a statement about who should or shouldn't live anywhere. We're glad to send school, flood, and community information from public sources for any address so you can judge for yourself.