Aerial view - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Large pool - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Back of Home - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Aerial view - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Dusk Photo - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Front of home - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Primary Bedroom - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Primary Bedroom - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Primary Bedroom - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Guest Bedroom - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Guest Bedroom - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Dock - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Dock - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Dock - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Pool - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Pool - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Pool - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Lanai - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Lanai - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Lanai - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Kitchen with breakfast bar - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Breakfast area - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Living Room - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Kitchen with water and pool views - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Kitchen - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Kitchen - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Family Room - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Family Room - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Family Room - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Dining Room - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Large Living Room - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Living Room - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Entryway - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Living Room - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Primary bath - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Primary bath - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Primary bath - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Guest Bedroom 3 - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Guest Bedroom 3 - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Guest Bath - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Guest Bath - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Laundry Room/Ofiice - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Forbes Waterway - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Aerial view - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Aerial view - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Aerial view - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Aerial view - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Back of Home/Shed - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Walkway to dock - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Front of Home - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Flood Plan - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Pelican - Myakka River - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Gulf Cove Park - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Gulf Cove Boat Ramp and Park - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Gulf Cove Boat Ramp and Park - 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE
Single Family Residence at 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE, photo 56 of 58
Single Family Residence at 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE, photo 57 of 58
Single Family Residence at 5242 FORBES TER, PORT CHARLOTTE, photo 58 of 58
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$549,900

5242 FORBES TER
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33981
Listed by Dena Sternquist PA · REALTY ONE GROUP MVP
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
2,166 sqft
Year built
1987

About this home

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!

Highlights

WaterfrontPrivate pool

Property details

MLS #
MFRC7531465
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
PORT CHARLOTTE SEC 054
Status
Active
Days on market
N/A
On market date
October 7, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.23 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
MYAKKA RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1.33 mi away · Grades -1-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
2.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
588
Student:teacher ratio
19.0:1
District
CHARLOTTE
Middle
MURDOCK MIDDLE SCHOOL
4.87 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
2.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
651
Student:teacher ratio
18.6:1
District
CHARLOTTE
High
PORT CHARLOTTE HIGH SCHOOL
5.49 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
2.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
1,559
Student:teacher ratio
20.8:1
District
CHARLOTTE

Walkability

Blended score for PORT CHARLOTTE's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

23
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
6.0 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
13 / 100
Restaurants & cafes1
Grocery stores0
Parks1
Schools1
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in PORT CHARLOTTE, from live MLS data.

On the market 0 days -- 206 fewer days than PORT CHARLOTTE's current average of 206 days.
For reference, the median list price across 4,951 active listings in PORT CHARLOTTE right now is $38,000.

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$109,980 down
$439,920 loan
Principal & interest$2,853
Property tax (est.)$458
Home insurance (est.)$150

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