[sunshine girl]

Haven't been back to this forum in a bit, but stand by my original statement. I worry for the folks looking for affordable housing based solely on cost of house. There is a reason it is so affordable in such an urban location. If you have ever driven through the maze of streets there you would know. It's a virtual sea of mostly cookie cutter houses. I don't care how many chain stores and eateries they put up now, this town has the potential for decay due to the number of creative loans put through in 03-05 which increased the population so much so fast. My whole point of posting this thread was to tell folks interested in NP to keep their eyes open and do some research and visit the area before committing. Yes, I am absolutely certain that there are some folks who bought well and are extremely happy with NP. And really, that is a great and wonderful thing. That's what we are all looking for. But the fast growth and huge number of for sale signs there tell the flip side of the town.

[CHEWY12]

Good post sunshine girl. Things have changed in such a short time.

check out The Housing Bubble Blog for current RE info

[sunshine girl]

Thanks chewy, good article. I understand how folks got into trouble with their loans/homes, I just wanted outsiders to realize how many may be rowing that boat in NP. And it's not just there, I know, but the topic was NP. You could probably insert many towns into the original equation.

[Bigdawg107]

Ive seen alot of homes for sale in the North Port area does anyone know any info on the Port Charlotte area Zip Code 33981, Please let me know

[Big House]

Originally Posted by Bigdawg107

Ive seen alot of homes for sale in the North Port area does anyone know any info on the Port Charlotte area Zip Code 33981, Please let me know

Hey BigDawg,
You're from Michigan aren't you. I thought you'd already be down in Florida by now! As I recall your wife had some arthritis or something where the cold weather really affected her. How have you been? I hope you find something soon!

I was just checking the weather here, and discovered that we will have a 10 day high of only 42 degrees, and maybe only one day where the weather is projected to even reach that.

I bought a house in PGI and am headed back down there in about two weeks! Man! used to think two weeks went fast, but lately they have been draggin on and on and on!

SoFLGal probably knows more about the area than anyone does! She helped me a lot with my house. Buying from out of state can be tough, and she really knows everybody.

[SoFLGal]

Hey BigDawg,

33981 is the Gulf Cove and Soulth Gulf Cove area. This area is off of Gasparilla Rd. Here's some info on the area. Is there a specific question you have?

South Gulf Cove is an incomparable community just off Florida Route 771 south of Sarasota, between Port Charlotte and Boca Grande. Convenient to golf, shopping, fishing, beaches and every imaginable amenity, South Gulf Cove is just minutes away from Gasparilla Island and Boca Grande. With a private, community boat dock and ramp plus direct access through a lock, residents can slip in and out of the neighborhood and spend a few relaxing hours in Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico. Here you’ll find sailboat friendly areas with no bridges in the way.
Not so long ago, the South Gulf Cove area was deemed to be out of the way, but new retail and infrastructure development is now only minutes away. Today’s South Gulf Cove residents do not have to sacrifice privacy and a casual lifestyle for the conveniences they love. Golfers will love the neighborhood for its four nearby golf courses – Long Marsh, Palm, Oakland Hills and Cape Haze, and water lovers will enjoy the local beaches, boating, water and jet skiing, kayaking and canoeing.

South Gulf Cove is a deed restricted community with a rich canal system comprised of approximately 55 miles of wide, navigable canals. All of the canals converge into Interceptor Lagoon and from there head into the Myakka River and on to Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico. Many properties have bridge-free sailboat access to the harbor.

With 15,000 home sites, 4,000 of which are on the waterfront, South Gulf Cove comprises nearly one-third of the canals in Charlotte County. All waterfront homes have sea walls and a natural shoreline and there is a community Yacht Club. Fisherman can angle for both fresh water and salt water fish in this area, and all properties have access to the water, either from waterfront lots or from the community boat ramp.

Because this area has only recently become popular, there are still many choices and available home sites. The South Gulf Cove homeowner association is voluntary, though most residents are very active in the community and work hard to preserve quality of life and their natural surroundings. Most homes are less than ten years old and there are still plenty of vacant home sits on which you can conceive and build your dream home. The South Gulf Cove community is an upscale Florida waterfront community with reasonably priced properties; a rarity in today’s Florida real estate environment.

Prices vary from moderate to expensive, but properties that are closer to the lagoon will have a bigger price tag. You can find a four bedroom, three bathroom home or a palatial four bedroom, three bathroom estate for over a million. With a variety of homes in many sizes, there is something to fit every lifestyle, including singles, couples and families. Prospective residents of South Gulf Cove will be pleased to know that future waterfront development will be actively monitored for ecological impact.


Close by South Gulf Cove is simply Gulf Cove, another General Development community that borders the Myakka River and has a community boat ramp. You’re just ten minutes from the mall in Port Charlotte or from shopping in Englewood. More expensive homes hover along the canals on the river, but moderate prices are still available farther from the water. Most of Gulf Cove has city water available.


The Gardens of Gulf Cove is an older established neighborhood of small homes with two community pools, clubhouse, tennis courts and shuffleboard. Most of the homes were built from 1970-80, but provide inexpensive housing for a winter home for first time homebuyer.

[the relocater]

is north port a safe place to live compared to aventura