$499,990
3 Bed Waterfront Home for Sale in Punta Gorda, FL, $499,990
26842 Dove Drive, Punta Gorda, FL, 33955
About this home
New Construction - Ready Now! Built by America's Most Trusted Homebuilder. Welcome to the Farnese at 26842 Dove Drive in Esplanade at Starling. This new open-concept home features a stunning designer kitchen with an expansive island that flows seamlessly into the great room and casual dining area. A lanai just off the great room invites you to relax and enjoy breathtaking Gulf Coast sunsets. With its blend of style, flexibility, and comfort, the Farnese is the perfect place to embrace the Florida lifestyle. Additional Highlights Include: tray ceilings, bedroom with full bath, pocket sliding glass door, 4' garage extension, gourmet kitchen, study. MLS#TB8347889; 225015545 Experience a new level of resort-style living at the gated community of Esplanade at Starling in Punta Gorda! Every day feels like a getaway with incredible amenities, including a resort-style pool, poolside cabanas, and a Bahama bar. Take advantage of concierge services and wellness programs designed to invigorate the mind, body, and spirit. Stay active with a friendly game of tennis, pickleball, or bocce, or unwind at the fitness center, spa, and even the bark park with your furry friend. Esplanade at Starling is where relaxation meets adventure, come discover it today!
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 2025
- Interior
- 2,100 sqft
- Lot size
- 7,840.8 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.18 acres
- Garage
- 2 car
- Days on market
- 287
- Total association fees
- $4,503/yr (~$375/mo)
- CDD
- Yes
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $7,000/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- Not available
- Storm protection
- Shutters
- Exposure
- West
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Gulf access
- No
- Gulf access type
- N/A
- Pool
- No
- Spa
- No
- Natural gas
- Yes
- Water
- Assessment Unpaid
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- New construction
- Yes
- Pets
- Call, Conditional
- 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
Based on the $/sqft of 11 comparable homes sold nearby in the last 12 months. Indicative, not an appraisal.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26848 Dove Drive | Aug 2025 | $540,099 | 3/3 | 2,275 | $237 |
| 26908 Victoria Place | Apr 2026 | $519,000 | 3/3 | 2,296 | $226 |
| 14008 Black Beauty Drive 1811 | Dec 2025 | $432,500 | 3/2 | 1,917 | $226 |
| 14017 Black Beauty Drive 322 | Jun 2026 | $460,000 | 3/2 | 2,222 | $207 |
| 14064 Black Beauty Drive 1421 | Nov 2025 | $450,000 | 3/2 | 2,110 | $213 |
| 14033 Black Beauty Drive 512 | Jan 2026 | $425,000 | 3/2 | 1,917 | $222 |
| Average | 6 comps | $471,100 | $222 |
Market trends — Punta Gorda
Median of closed MLS sales each month over the available window. Months with too few sales are omitted; the range extends automatically as more sales close.
Live area medians from the MLS · see all listings. Indicative, not an appraisal.
Price & status history
Down $148,912 (22.9%) from the original list price.
| Feb 20, 2026 | Sold | $499,990 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Price reducedfrom $586,711 | $499,990 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Back on market | |
| Feb 24, 2025 | Listed | $648,902 |
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Built 2025 — post-2002 Florida wind codes (typically lower insurance)
- New construction
- Waterfront
- Storm protection: Shutters
- 2-car garage
Straight-line distances to major SWFL amenities — approximate; actual drive times vary.
Nearby schools
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