What are home prices like in Gulf Cove?

Gulf Cove is in the luxury price tier, typically Typically $900K+. List prices vary by size, age, condition, and inventory. Search current listings at /search.

What FEMA flood zone is Gulf Cove in?

Gulf Cove is mapped primarily in FEMA Zone AE, High risk · 1% annual chance · BFE established. Parcels can differ; Rick verifies the exact zone for any address.

What schools are near Gulf Cove?

Per current MLS listings, Gulf Cove is served by Myakka River Elementary School (grade B), L.A. Ainger Middle School (grade A), Lemon Bay High School (grade A). Charlotte County uses zoning/school-choice that can vary by address; confirm before you offer.

What does it cost to own a home in Gulf Cove?

For a $1,250,000 home in Gulf Cove: ~$16,250/yr property tax, $15,000-$27,500/yr insurance incl. flood, and $0-150/mo HOA. See the cost cheatsheet at /swfl-relocation-cost-cheatsheet.

What amenities does Gulf Cove offer?

Gulf Cove features Waterfront, Gulf Access, Boating. Compare similar communities at /communities.

Port Charlotte, FL · Waterfront & Boating Communities

Gulf Cove

Gulf Cove is a residential community in Port Charlotte, Charlotte County, Southwest Florida.

Waterfront & Boating Communitiessingle-familyLuxury · $900K+FEMA Zone AE

Market Snapshot

Gulf Cove market data

Live from the MLS · updated continuously. See all 3 listings →

Active Listings

for sale now

Median List Price

$369,000

active inventory

Median $/Sq Ft

$228

list price ÷ sqft

Avg Days on Market

days listed

Price Range

$279,900-$1,399,000

low to high

Homes Built

1992-2026

Typical Home

3 bed · 1,617 sq ft

Waterfront

67% of homes

Private Pool

33% of homes

Median sold price · Gulf Cove

$255,000last 12 monthsnot enough sold data to compare

Figures reflect current active listings (and recent closed sales where available) tagged to Gulf Cove. Medians are indicative, not an appraisal, ask Rick for a comparative market analysis on a specific home.

On the Map

Where Gulf Cove sits

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Homes for sale in Gulf Cove(13)

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Recently Sold

Recent sales in Gulf Cove

Home	Bd / Ba	Sq Ft	Sold	Sold Price
13521 Bennett Drive, Port Charlotte	2 / 1	918	Mar 2026	$180,000
3058 Curry Terrace, Port Charlotte	3 / 2	1,851	Mar 2026	$535,000
5452 Montego Lane, Port Charlotte	2 / 2	979	Nov 2025	$255,000

Closed sales from the last 12 months. Ask Rick for a full comparable-sales report on any home you're considering.

At a Glance

Gulf Cove at a glance

Price Range

Luxury

Typically $900K+

Flood Zone

Zone AE

High risk · 1% annual chance · BFE established

high-confidence estimate, verify by address

Community Type

single-family

Region

Port Charlotte

Amenities & Lifestyle

What you get living in Gulf Cove

WaterfrontGulf AccessBoating

Drive Times

Location & access

🏖️ Nearest Beach17 min
✈️ RSW Airport40 min
🏙️ Downtown Fort Myers32 min
🏥 Nearest Hospital32 min
🛣️ I-75 Access43 min

Cost of Ownership

Estimated yearly costs for a luxury-tier home

Florida estimates based on a $1,250,000 home in Gulf Cove. Actual numbers vary, book a Strategy Session for a live, parcel-specific quote.

Property Tax

$16,250

~$1,354/mo · Charlotte County millage ~1.3%

Insurance (incl. flood)

$15,000, $27,500

Flood + wind in high-risk zone

HOA Estimate

$0, $150/mo

Typically low/none

Estimates only. Florida Homestead Exemption (when you qualify) can knock $750-1,500 off the annual tax bill.

⚠️ Flood Zone Accuracy Note

Gulf Cove is mapped primarily in Zone AE

All sample points within Gulf Cove returned Zone AE. Individual parcels may differ, flood zones are assigned per parcel by FEMA, not per community.

Before making an offer, always verify the exact flood zone for the specific property address:

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Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · sampled at 5 points per community · confidence: high

Schools

Schools serving Gulf Cove

Elementary

Myakka River Elementary School

FL DOE score 60/100 · 2024-25 grade

Middle

L.A. Ainger Middle School

FL DOE score 65/100 · 2024-25 grade

High

Lemon Bay High School

FL DOE score 65/100 · 2024-25 grade

Assigned schools based on current MLS listings in Gulf Cove, with Florida Department of Education 2024-25 grades. Charlotte County uses zoning and school-choice options that can change by address and year, so confirm the exact assignment with the district before you offer.

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Good Questions

Gulf Cove, frequently asked questions

What are home prices like in Gulf Cove?: Gulf Cove is in the luxury price tier, typically Typically $900K+. List prices vary by size, age, condition, and current inventory; search current listings or ask Rick for live comps.
What FEMA flood zone is Gulf Cove in?: Gulf Cove is mapped primarily in FEMA Zone AE, High risk · 1% annual chance · BFE established. Individual parcels can differ; Rick verifies the exact zone for any address.
What schools are near Gulf Cove?: Per current MLS listings, Gulf Cove is served by Myakka River Elementary School (grade B), L.A. Ainger Middle School (grade A), Lemon Bay High School (grade A). Charlotte County uses zoning and school-choice options that can vary by address, so confirm the exact assignment before you offer.
What does it cost to own a home in Gulf Cove?: For a $1,250,000 home, estimate roughly $16,250/yr property tax, $15,000-$27,500/yr insurance (incl. flood), and $0-$150/mo HOA. Full breakdown in the SWFL cost cheatsheet.
What amenities does Gulf Cove offer?: Gulf Cove features Waterfront, Gulf Access, Boating. Compare similar communities on the interactive map.