Last Sold Price
3 beds1,548 sqft$156/sqft
5505 Riverside Dr, Punta Gorda, FL 33982

Description

Feel welcomed home every time you arrive to this bright and airy old style Florida home! Built in 1921 and nicely updated, this lovely 1,548 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is situated on a corner lot with a little over a half acre of land. You will be delighted as you approach this home with large screened porch that extends across the entire front of the home and beautifully landscaped yard with circular driveway. Access home through the kitchen that is open to the spacious living/dining area...Feel welcomed home every time you arrive to this bright and airy old style Florida home! Built in 1921 and nicely updated, this lovely 1,548 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is situated on a corner lot with a little over a half acre of land. You will be delighted as you approach this home with large screened porch that extends across the entire front of the home and beautifully landscaped yard with circular driveway. Access home through the kitchen that is open to the spacious living/dining area with tiled flooring throughout, granite farm sink, breakfast bar, farm style cabinets recently refinished, induction/convection oven, Bosch dishwasher and utility room with storage. There are two bedrooms and two bathrooms on the first floor. One bathroom features extended vanity with stylish bowl sink and jetted tub/shower combo. The third bedroom is on the second floor with built in platform bed and a large walk-in closet. Additional space on second floor can be bedroom, office, play area or storage. Step outside and relax in your screened in patio area or outside and enjoy the park like setting with large paver patio area with brick fireplace surrounded by mature trees. Home also features cottage style shed, koi pond, circular driveway, newer A/C in 2017, and metal roof. Creek on the side of the property feeds into the Peace River. Peace River Botanical and Sculpture Gardens located up the road. This quaint, quiet and affordable cottage is so close to everything - downtown Punta Gorda, restaurants, shopping, Fishermen's Village, Gilchrist Park, boating, community events, entertainment and just a short drive to all amenities SWFL has to offer with I75 and US41 located nearby. Don't miss this opportunity!
LISTING CLOSED: 12/03/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Christopher Grant • Brokerage DRE #1035295 • RE/MAX ANCHOR OF MARINA PARK
    P: (941) 205-2004 C: (941) 205-8481 chris@grant-team.com

Property Details for 5505 Riverside Drive

Status
MLS #
C7447887
Days on Market
43
Taxes
$1,211 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1921
Lot Size
0.50 AC / 21,690 SF
Subdivision Name
CLEVELAND NORTH
Township
40
View
Trees/Woods
Waterfront
No
Furnished
Negotiable

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$260,000

Avg days on market

114

Sale-to-list ratio

91.9%

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Location

Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX ANCHOR OF MARINA PARK, Christopher Grant

Sold By RE/MAX ANCHOR OF MARINA PARK, Christopher Grant

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Building Information for 5505 Riverside Drive

Stories-Year Built1921Building Size-Lot Size0.50 AC / 21,690 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,326 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,225

Property Taxes

$101

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5505 Riverside Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1985.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Direction Faces: Northwest
  • Directions: US 17 northbound; left onto Cleveland Dr; right onto Riverside Dr; Home is located on the right corner of Riverside Dr and Harbor Rd.
  • Elementary School: East Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Punta Gorda Middle
  • High School: Charlotte High
  • Mls Major Change Type: Sold
  • Major Change Type: Closed
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Road Frontage Type: Street Paved
  • Senior Community: No
  • Subdivision Num: CLN
  • SW Subdiv Community Name: Cleveland
  • Unit Number: No
  • Street Number: 5505
  • Street Name: RIVERSIDE
  • Street Suffix: DRIVE
  • State: FL
  • City: PUNTA GORDA
Parking
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Boat, Circular Driveway, Driveway, Off Street
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Approval Required: No
  • Association Fee Requirement: None
  • Association: No
  • CDD: No
  • Tax Block: 27
  • Tax Legal Description: N CLEVELAND BLK 27 NW/LY 1/2 LT 4 BEING 104FT ON HARBOR AVE BY 208 FT ON RIVERSIDE DR 350/159 3
  • Tax Lot: 4
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Property
Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Future Land Use: 0100
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, FloodZone, In County, Oversized Lot
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 209 x 104 x 209 x 104
  • Parcel Number: 402326354002
  • Total Acreage: 1/2 to less than 1
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Extras: No
  • Zoning: MHC
  • Living Area: 1548
  • Lot Dimensions: 209 x 104 x 209 x 104
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 1921
  • Flood Zone Code: 8AE
  • Homestead: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Public Survey Range: 23
  • Public Survey Section: 26
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Street Lights
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Frame
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Rain Gutters
  • Foundation Details: Crawlspace
  • Levels: Two
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Pool Private: No
  • Pool: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Metal
  • Spa: No
  • Vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Additional Rooms: Great Room, Inside Utility
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Open Floorplan, Solid Wood Cabinets
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Room
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 6.0
  • Water View: No
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Minimum Lease Period: 0
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Property History for 5505 Riverside Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 3, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1479524969

$241,000

+11.8% / yr

Dec 3, 2021

Sold

MFRMLS #C7447887

$241,000
Oct 7, 2021

Pending

MFRMLS #C7447887

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/03/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1479524969

$241,000

+11.8% / yr

12/03/2021

Sold

MFRMLS #C7447887

$241,000
10/07/2021

Pending

MFRMLS #C7447887

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5505 Riverside Drive

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt1,548 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,548 SqFtStories1Lot Size21,690 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1921ZoningMHCCountyCHARLOTTEAPN40-23-26-354-002

Schools near 5505 Riverside Drive

This home is within Charlotte.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
East Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Punta Gorda Middle School
Public6 to 8

Charlotte High School
Public9 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 5505 Riverside Drive, Punta Gorda, FL 33982
$241,000
3
1,548
21,690
$30,000
21,690
$170,000
1
864
9,975
$23,000
1
1,188
9,048
$34,000
2
1,252
10,472
$10,000
1
684
10,845

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Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX ANCHOR OF MARINA PARK, Christopher Grant

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