1209 Alton Road
Description
This custom-built 3-bedroom, 3-bath canal-front home is a rare gem with timeless charm and unique character. Originally the model home for renowned builder Del Costello in 1987, it showcases a host of upgrades and desirable amenities, perfectly designed for Florida outdoor living and entertaining. Situated on a serene freshwater canal with a wood dock, the backyard is a private tropical oasis featuring mature landscaping, a koi...Beautiful Vintage Waterfront Courtyard Home with Pool and Lush Gardens
This custom-built 3-bedroom, 3-bath canal-front home is a rare gem with timeless charm and unique character. Originally the model home for renowned builder Del Costello in 1987, it showcases a host of upgrades and desirable amenities, perfectly designed for Florida outdoor living and entertaining. Situated on a serene freshwater canal with a wood dock, the backyard is a private tropical oasis featuring mature landscaping, a koi pond, and garden-like settings that blend seamlessly with nature. Enjoy bird watching and tranquil water views right from your lanai. Interior Features Include:
• Spacious master suite with en suite bath and direct double French door access to the lanai
• Formal living and dining rooms, with sliders and a double French door offering views of the pool and canal
• Large tiled foyer with double glass doors, screened and covered for a welcoming entry
• Elegant stained-glass windows in the formal dining area and family room
• Wet bar in the living area for entertaining
• Custom architectural touches throughout
Outdoor Living Highlights:
• In-ground pool surrounded by a large, screened lanai and lush landscaping
• third bath on the lanai for convenience
• Expansive covered area for dining and lounging
• Canal access for kayaking or relaxing by the water
Additional Features:
. New pool pump
• Recent air conditioning system upgrades
• Double-door iron gate entry with landscaped courtyard
• Great location close to schools, shopping, restaurants, and beaches
This property is a true showcase of Florida living—private, peaceful, and full of charm. Schedule your showing today to experience this unique waterfront retreat.
- Listed by: Don Costa 941.800.7171 don.c@floridatattooedrealtah.com Brokerage DRE #1031048 • EXIT KING REALTY
- Listed by: Tracy Waller 405.406.9770 tnwaller68@gmail.com Brokerage DRE #1031048 • EXIT KING REALTY
Location
Sold By REALTY ONE GROUP MVP, Greg Parkinson
$2,174 per month
30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest
$1,842
$332
$0
1Property Information for 1209 Alton Road
Property Details
- Taxes: $3,989 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
- County: Charlotte County
- Architectural Style: Courtyard
- Subdivision Name: PORT CHARLOTTE SEC 51 D
- Township: 40
- Garage Spaces: 2
- View: Garden, Pool, Water
- Waterfront: Yes
- Water View: Canal
- Furnished: Unfurnished
Building Information
- Year Built: 1987
- Lot Size: 0.24 AC / 10,375 SF
Summary
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 3312.0
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Direction Faces: East
- Directions: I75 North and exit at Kings Highway, right on Veterans, left on Peachland, Left on Alton with home of 1209 Alton on the right side.
- Elementary School: Neil Armstrong Elementary
- Middle Or Junior School: Port Charlotte Middle
- High School: Port Charlotte High
- Mls Major Change Type: Sold
- Major Change Type: Closed
- Listing Service: Full Service
- Senior Community: No
- SW Subdiv Community Name: Port Charlotte
- Unit Number: No
- Street Number: 1209
- Street Name: ALTON
- Street Suffix: ROAD
- State: FL
- City: PORT CHARLOTTE
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Carport: No
- Garage: Yes
- Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener
- Association Approval Required: No
- Association Fee Requirement: None
- Association: No
- CDD: No
- Tax Block: 3227
- Tax Book Number: 5-65
- Tax Legal Description: PORT CHARLOTTE SEC51 BLK3227 LT 26 924/705 E1232/1600 E1233/904 E1233/902 1234/1601 DC2876/405-HJN 2895/312 4461/1643
- Tax Lot: 26
- Tax Year: 2024
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/stellar/N6139916
Property
- Additional Parcels: No
- Lot Features: In County
- Lot Size Dimensions: 89.7 x 125 x 80 x 125
- Parcel Number: 402211177009
- Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
- Water Access: Canal - Freshwater
- Water Access: Yes
- Water Extras: No
- Zoning: RSF3.5
- Living Area: 2475
- Lot Dimensions: 89.7 x 125 x 80 x 125
- Year Built Numeric: 1987
- Flood Zone Code: X
- Flood Zone Date: 12-15-2022
- Flood Zone Panel: 12015C0064F
- Home Warranty: No
- Homestead: Yes
- New Construction: No
- Public Survey Range: 22
- Public Survey Section: 11
- Dock YN: Yes
- Dock Description: Dock - Wood
- Dock Dimensions: 18 x 20
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Sprinkler Recycled, Street Lights
- Water Source: Canal/Lake For Irrigation, Public
Interior and Exterior Features
- Builder Model: Yes
- Builder Name: DelCostello
- Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
- Exterior Features: Irrigation System, Lighting, Outdoor Shower, Rain Gutters, Sliding Doors
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Levels: One
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Enclosed, Patio, Porch, Screened
- Pool Features: Gunite, In Ground
- Pool Private: Yes
- Pool: Private
- Pool Private: Yes
- Roof: Shingle
- Security Features: Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
- Spa Features: In Ground
- Spa: Yes
- Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
- Waterfront Features: Canal - Freshwater
- Waterfront Feet Total: 80
- Bedrooms Total: 3
- Bathrooms Full: 3
- Additional Rooms: Family Room, Formal Dining Room Separate, Formal Living Room Separate, Inside Utility
- Appliances: Built-In Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Cooling: Central Air
- Fireplace: No
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
- Heating: Central
- Interior Features: Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Skylight(s), Split Bedroom, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
- Laundry Features: Inside
- Living Area Source: Public Records
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Room Count: 13.0
- Water View: Yes
- Window Features: Blinds
- Bathrooms Half: 0
Rental
- Minimum Lease Period: 0
Property History for 1209 Alton Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2025 | Sold MFRMLS #N6139916 | $345,000 | — |
| Nov 8, 2025 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1920674626 | $345,000 | +3.6% / yr |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Pending MFRMLS #N6139916 | — | |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Price Change MFRMLS #N6139916 | $375,000 | — |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Listed (Active) MFRMLS #N6139916 | — | |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Pending MFRMLS #N6139916 | — | |
| Aug 5, 2025 | Listed (Active) MFRMLS #N6139916 | $398,988 | — |
| Jul 16, 2019 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #649631648 | $276,000 | -2.2% / yr |
| Feb 11, 2019 | Sold MFRMLS #C7248812 | $1,800 | — |
| Feb 1, 2018 | Listed (Active) MFRMLS #C7248812 | $282,000 | — |
| Mar 14, 2017 | Sold MFRMLS #C7234168 | $1,500 | — |
| Jan 4, 2017 | Listed (Active) MFRMLS #C7234168 | $289,500 | — |
| Dec 30, 2016 | Expired MFRMLS #C7230575 | $297,000 | — |
| Sep 29, 2016 | Listed (Active) MFRMLS #C7230575 | $305,000 | — |
| Sep 26, 2016 | Withdrawn MFRMLS #C7227349 | $305,000 | — |
| Jul 13, 2016 | Listed (Active) MFRMLS #C7227349 | $329,000 | — |
| Jan 24, 2006 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #189765644 | $372,000 | — |
| Jan 20, 2006 | Sold MFRMLS #C455932 | $372,000 | — |
| May 9, 2005 | Pending MFRMLS #C455932 | — | |
| Jan 21, 2005 | Listed (Active) MFRMLS #C455932 | $389,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/18/2025 | Sold MFRMLS #N6139916 | $345,000 |
| 11/08/2025 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1920674626 | $345,000 +3.6% / yr |
| 09/18/2025 | Pending MFRMLS #N6139916 | — |
| 09/10/2025 | Price Change MFRMLS #N6139916 | $375,000 |
| 09/10/2025 | Listed (Active) MFRMLS #N6139916 | — |
| 09/02/2025 | Pending MFRMLS #N6139916 | — |
| 08/05/2025 | Listed (Active) MFRMLS #N6139916 | $398,988 |
| 07/16/2019 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #649631648 | $276,000 -2.2% / yr |
| 02/11/2019 | Sold MFRMLS #C7248812 | $1,800 |
| 02/01/2018 | Listed (Active) MFRMLS #C7248812 | $282,000 |
| 03/14/2017 | Sold MFRMLS #C7234168 | $1,500 |
| 01/04/2017 | Listed (Active) MFRMLS #C7234168 | $289,500 |
| 12/30/2016 | Expired MFRMLS #C7230575 | $297,000 |
| 09/29/2016 | Listed (Active) MFRMLS #C7230575 | $305,000 |
| 09/26/2016 | Withdrawn MFRMLS #C7227349 | $305,000 |
| 07/13/2016 | Listed (Active) MFRMLS #C7227349 | $329,000 |
| 01/24/2006 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #189765644 | $372,000 |
| 01/20/2006 | Sold MFRMLS #C455932 | $372,000 |
| 05/09/2005 | Pending MFRMLS #C455932 | — |
| 01/21/2005 | Listed (Active) MFRMLS #C455932 | $389,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public records
1209 Alton Road
Beds
3Total Finished SqFt
2,475 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt
2,475 SqFtStories
1Lot Size
10,609 SqFtStyle
Single Family ResidenceSchools near 1209 Alton Road
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | PK to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Neil Armstrong Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Port Charlotte Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Port Charlotte High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Charlotte Harbor School PublicPK to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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Listing Courtesy of EXIT KING REALTY, Don Costa; EXIT KING REALTY, Tracy Waller
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