South Gulf Cove (Port Charlotte) (Fort Myers, Venice: 2015, houses, live in)

[NJResident1987]

Originally Posted by TamRE

There is a lot of new construction and model homes in South Gulf Cove right now, but there are still a lot of vacant lots too. It will be quite some time before the area is fully developed. Lot prices are going up, not down.

You can use the South Gulf Cove Homeowners Association web site to see about their restrictions for trees, but you would also have to adhere to Charlotte County regulations. Here is a link to their tree permit basics brochure: https://www.charlottecountyfl.gov/se...esBrochure.pdf

Projected completion of the road widening of Gasparilla Road is 9/4/16. See this link: http://www.charlottefl.com/OutReach/...gasparilla.pdf or you can go to the Charlotte County projects page for updates. It is a pain traveling that road during certain times. Plan for extra time to get through if you have an appointment.

If you build a home in South Gulf Cove you will also need flood insurance. Get a feasibility study done, a survey and an elevation certificate. A local builder can give you all of the fees involved for new construction.

Thanks. It seems that reading the brochure FAQ, that having more trees is actually acceptable then less. (Fine by me).



Thanks all for the tips. I will be looking at Rotonda and other areas when I am down there. If anyone else has information, let me know!

[MartyGras]

Originally Posted by NJResident1987

Agreed. I didn't see the advantage of the water lots unless you want a boat (which I do) or the view (which is nice, but worth the extra cost?). The boat is a must... but, if I need to spend an hour or two just to get into the harbor, what is the point?

The area has power, and needs clearing. Not sure on the elevation, that is something I need to look into.

IMHO there is nothing like being on the water. Some mornings you wake up and find these in your backyard.

[SeaRay35]

Originally Posted by MartyGras

IMHO there is nothing like being on the water. Some mornings you wake up and find these in your backyard.

X2 Gary! I could never live off water.

[MikeM8560]

Originally Posted by NJResident1987

Agreed. I didn't see the advantage of the water lots unless you want a boat (which I do) or the view (which is nice, but worth the extra cost?). The boat is a must... but, if I need to spend an hour or two just to get into the harbor, what is the point?

I can tell you when I moved from living on a lake in NH I wanted a house on the water here but at the time prices were rising crazy so I bought on a dry lot. for years with my work working in people backyard on the boat on canals, when I came home at the end of the day to no boat it drove me crazy till I moved to the water

[Macgregorsailor51]

IMHO you really need to give a Lot Of Thought, as to why Lots in SGC have been mostly flipped and why so few homes have ever, been built there.. Maybe even for "almost free" its not really a good buy..

Originally Posted by NJResident1987

Thanks. It seems that reading the brochure FAQ, that having more trees is actually acceptable then less. (Fine by me).



Thanks all for the tips. I will be looking at Rotonda and other areas when I am down there. If anyone else has information, let me know!

[mr&mrssunshine]

Originally Posted by NJResident1987

Agreed. I didn't see the advantage of the water lots unless you want a boat (which I do) or the view (which is nice, but worth the extra cost?). The boat is a must... but, if I need to spend an hour or two just to get into the harbor, what is the point?

The area has power, and needs clearing. Not sure on the elevation, that is something I need to look into.

To me I would rather put money in the home a lot in SGC can cost you twice what one will in Rotonda and you are as close if not closer to everything.

as for elevation if you want to pm me addresses I can look it up and give you a guide, its a free service we offer

[mr&mrssunshine]

Originally Posted by Macgregorsailor51

IMHO you really need to give a Lot Of Thought, as to why Lots in SGC have been mostly flipped and why so few homes have ever, been built there.. Maybe even for "almost free" its not really a good buy..

you do realize it's the number one hot spot area for new homes in the whole of Charlotte County ?

to say there are few homes ........cant say I agree

[NJResident1987]

Originally Posted by mr&mrssunshine

To me I would rather put money in the home a lot in SGC can cost you twice what one will in Rotonda and you are as close if not closer to everything.

as for elevation if you want to pm me addresses I can look it up and give you a guide, its a free service we offer

I would generally agree.. however, because I already have access to one lot in SGC, and I can buy another for under 30k, and combine both to make just under 1 acres worth of land.. I find it more valuable than getting a home that is just on a .25 acre one.

If it wasn't for the property already available in SGC, I would be doing just what you are saying.

[NJResident1987]

Originally Posted by Macgregorsailor51

IMHO you really need to give a Lot Of Thought, as to why Lots in SGC have been mostly flipped and why so few homes have ever, been built there.. Maybe even for "almost free" its not really a good buy..

Why do you think that is?

Just curious.

[Harbor Hopper]

Originally Posted by MartyGras

IMHO there is nothing like being on the water. Some mornings you wake up and find these in your backyard.

You won't get manatees in SGC (locks)