$429,000
3 Bed Waterfront Home for Sale in Punta Gorda, FL, $429,000
17080 River Otter Road, Punta Gorda, FL, 33982
About this home
Welcome home to Creekside Run in Babcock Ranch, where this beautifully appointed 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers just under 2,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space on a serene lakefront lot with no rear neighbors. Step inside to soaring high ceilings and elegant tray ceiling details throughout an open floor plan, where marble-look tile flooring flows seamlessly from the main living areas into a chef-ready kitchen boasting crisp white shaker cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and a large center island with breakfast bar seating, all adjacent to a dedicated dining area perfect for entertaining. The split floor plan places the primary suite privately apart from the secondary bedrooms, with a convenient half-bath serving guests near the main living space, while outside, a covered and screened lanai overlooks the tranquil lake, and the fully fenced backyard offers privacy and plenty of room to add a pool or garden oasis. The exterior showcases charming architectural design with a widened paver driveway complete with a dedicated paver pad for trash cans, and the garage impresses with durable epoxy flooring and its own mini-split AC unit, ideal for a workshop, gym, or extra climate-controlled storage. As part of Creekside Run at Babcock Ranch, America’s first solar-powered town, residents enjoy access to community pools and playground along with miles of trails, parks, and innovative amenities that make this community a truly unique place to call home.
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 2024
- Interior
- 1,921 sqft
- Lot size
- 7,840.8 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.18 acres
- Garage
- 2 car
- Days on market
- 0
- Total association fees
- $3,901/yr (~$325/mo)
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $6,006/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- Not available
- Storm protection
- Impact Windows/Doors
- Exposure
- East
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Gulf access
- No
- Gulf access type
- N/A
- Pool
- No
- Spa
- No
- Natural gas
- Yes
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- New construction
- No
- 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 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17019 Cottontail Circle | May 2026 | $420,000 | 3/2 | 2,088 | $201 |
| 17012 Cottontail Circle | Apr 2026 | $399,990 | 4/2 | 2,103 | $190 |
| 17011 Cottontail Circle | Apr 2026 | $479,990 | 3/3 | 1,971 | $244 |
| 44340 Kelly Drive | Dec 2025 | $397,300 | 4/2 | 1,850 | $215 |
| 17785 SHADE TREE Loop | Dec 2025 | $364,999 | 3/2 | 1,816 | $201 |
| Average | 5 comps | $412,456 | $210 |
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.
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Built 2024 — post-2002 Florida wind codes (typically lower insurance)
- Waterfront
- Storm protection: Impact Windows/Doors
- 2-car garage
Straight-line distances to major SWFL amenities — approximate; actual drive times vary.
Nearby schools
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