$180,000
2 Bed SingleFamilyResidence for Sale in Gulf Cove
13521 Bennett Drive, Port Charlotte, FL, 33981
About this home
This well-maintained home offers peace of mind and move-in-ready value with an impressive list of recent updates and improvements. Major upgrades include a new central A/C and furnace, freshly painted interior walls, updated interior trim, and a remodeled layout with improved access to the garage. The kitchen has been enhanced with a newer microwave, vented stove exhaust, and a brand-new garbage disposal, while the home also features properly vented bathroom exhausts and a modern security camera system. Significant exterior improvements add even more appeal, including a new roof, gutters, fresh exterior paint, new lanai screens with freshly painted panels, and a newly installed privacy fence with a convenient drive-through gate. A large, fully fenced backyard provides privacy and plenty of space for outdoor living, pets, or entertaining. Additional highlights include partially floored attic storage with pull-down stairs, offering valuable extra space. The home may also be sold turnkey furnished for added convenience. Located in the desirable Gardens of Gulf Cove, an amenity-rich and active community lined with sidewalks and five scenic lakes, residents enjoy two heated pools, a recreation center, and a clubhouse featuring billiards, ping pong, air hockey, basketball, card tables, exercise equipment, a library, and gathering spaces with a full calendar of social events. Outdoor amenities include newly refurbished shuffleboard courts, tennis courts, horseshoes, and bocce ball—all for a very low annual HOA fee. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, schools, and recreational opportunities, this property provides easy access to beaches, boating, and everything that makes Southwest Florida such a desirable place to live. Whether you’re searching for a full-time residence, seasonal escape, or smart investment, this home presents an exciting opportunity to make Port Charlotte your own. Some photos include reality renovation and reality staging, and this property includes design services, making furnishing simple and stress-free for the buyer.
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 1978
- Interior
- 918 sqft
- Lot size
- 7,405.2 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.17 acres
- Garage
- 1 car
- Days on market
- 4
- Total association fees
- $470/yr (~$39/mo)
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $2,520/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- Not available
- Storm protection
- None listed
- Exposure
- South
- Waterfront
- No
- Gulf access
- No
- Gulf access type
- N/A
- Pool
- No
- Spa
- No
- Natural gas
- No
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- New construction
- No
- Pets
- Yes
- County
- Charlotte
Total association fees sums the core association dues the MLS feed provides (HOA, condo/master association, and land lease), normalized to a yearly figure. These are separate from and additional to specialty charges, mandatory club or food-and-beverage minimums, special assessments, and rec-lease fees, which the IDX feed does not carry. Always confirm the full fee schedule with the HOA or listing agent.
Maintenance included in the fee
What the association dues cover, per the MLS. Confirm the full schedule with the HOA.
Amenities
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Recently sold nearby
Closed comparable sales within ~1 mile in the last 12 months, similar price, size, beds/baths, and age.
| Address | Sold | Sold price | Beds/Baths | Sq ft | $/sqft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13366 Bronze Avenue | Feb 2026 | $209,999 | 2/2 | 1,050 | $200 |
| Average | 1 comps | $209,999 | $200 |
Market trends, Gulf Cove
Live community medians from the MLS · see all listings. Indicative, not an appraisal.
Price & status history
| Mar 6, 2026 | Sold | $180,000 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Listed | $180,000 |
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Built 1978 — pre-2002 construction may carry older wind codes and higher insurance
Straight-line distances to major SWFL amenities, approximate; actual drive times vary.
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