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Property Description
Experience this midcentury waterfront property in Punta Gorda, Florida. This historic small town is a hidden treasure trove of natural beauty, resources and entertainment. Find yourself in the upriver location 550 yards up a hidden navigable canal to a backwater bay teaming with aquatic and marine life. Launch from your private ramp or get your bay boat off the lift for some salt time. Canal front amenities include fresh water, shore power, 10k boat lift with canopy, lots of dock space, well lit area. Find yourself at peace in this waterside classic with southern-style charm in an old neighborhood minutes from all the creature comforts this area offers. This property offers a rare blend of privacy, serenity, and the "off the beaten path" that Florida is! This asset features classic construction and layout of a modified double-pen vernacular with the lifestyle of a coastal dwelling. Design of landscape features is low easy maintenance. CBS, stucco, easy access receptacles, all around impact glass and more! NO HOA, live free! Indulge in the luxury of your private pool with estimated depth of 3 feet to 7 feet. The outdoor lanai space is a haven for relaxation and entertainment with 38x40 (approximately) area encompassing the Lazy-L pool, distributed power and water, also a convenient 6x6 outdoor shower. Step out back for some corn hole or shuffleboard on the 14x40 concrete slab, or take a martini to the dock and catch dinner. The cottage includes three bedrooms, two baths, with a central open concept, kitchen, dining, and a visually aesthetic layout from front door through to boat lift! Living Room and laundry are conveniently offset. The Primary suite with ensuite bathroom, includes open concept rest and bath. Two additional bedrooms, are split from Primary with second bathroom. Kitchen is wide galley of bamboo cabinetry, French door fridge with ice and filtered water, induction convection range with pot filler. Deep quartz sink and epoxy counter tops, deeper and higher than standard! For your hobby dreams, a 10x20 art studio, currently a glass fusion and ceramicist shop, you can draw inspiration from the east view of the secluded back bay. Studio has distributed power, a/c and hot and cold water. Come and relax in the picturesque sanctuary. For him, an oversized garage! Not enough of a safety zone for your privacy and peace? WOULD YOU LIKE 150 FOOT OF WATERFRONT FOOTAGE? Offering additionally, the adjacent lot and half, with (same) deeded waterfrontage, ONLY with purchase at this time. Total 150 feet canal front, estimated 20,200 sf, 0.464 acre.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 232 Darst Ave
General
- Price: $399,000
- Taxes: $5,451 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: C7512063
- Updated: 10/20/2025
- Added to Site: 193 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Min. Lease: No Minimum
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 11
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Thermostat
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Masonry, Non Wood Burning, Other Room, Ventless
- Appliances: Convection Oven, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Ice Maker, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Outside Bath Access, Pool Sweep, Salt Water, Screen Enclosure
- Security/Safety: Closed Circuit Camera(s)
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Lighting, Outdoor Shower, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Sliding Doors
- Deck/Patio: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Screened
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Screened
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Covered Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Boat
Location
- Area: 33950 - Punta Gorda
- County: Charlotte
- Development Name: 33950 - Punta Gorda
- Subdivision: BAY SHORES
- Driving Directions: Exit 164, East on Duncan Rd/17, Intersection of Piper/Regent/Duncan (KO/Towles Plaza, RACETRACK), North on Regent, East on Riverside, 270 Yards, (Second road on left), hidden slightly on curve and trees, North on Darst Ave, 270 yards, FIRST HOUSE THAT IS PINK- big 232 on front of house, look for sign, if you missed it, check out Darst Park/ Public Boat Ramp and end of street , then look on the way back!
- Direction Faces: West
School Information
- Elementary School: East Elementary
- Middle School: Punta Gorda Middle
- High School: Charlotte High
Community
- Community Name: 33950 - Punta Gorda
- Pet Restrictions: PER COUNTY REGULATION
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central, Electric, Heat Pump
Utilities
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable TV Available, Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Fire Hydrant, Private, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Mid-Century Modern
- Architectural Style: Mid-Century Modern
- Exterior Const.: Block, Cement Siding, Concrete, Stucco
- Roof: Built-Up
- Windows: ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Insulated Windows, Low-Emissivity Windows, Thermal Windows
- Stories/Levels: One
- Square Feet: 1,695
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1957
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Workshop
Lot Features
- Property View: Pool, Trees/Woods, Water
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 10,168
- Lot Size: 10168
- Lot Dimensions: 75 x 136
- Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt, Paved
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water View: Yes
- Water Access: Yes
- Water Access Desc: Canal - Brackish, Canal - Saltwater, Gulf/Ocean to Bay, River
- Water Extras: Yes
- Water Front Desc.: Canal - Brackish, Saltwater Canal
Green Features
- Energy Efficient: Appliances, Doors, Insulation, Lighting, Thermostat, Water Heater, Windows
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $5,451.18
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: Lots 6, S1/2 Lot 5 Block D, Bay Shores, Easterly strip of land, SEE LEGAL ATTACHED, MAKE NOTE LOTS ADDRESSED 232 AND 308 ARE OFFERED SEPARATELY.
- Flood Zone Info: 10AE
- APN: 402333485009
- Property ID: 402333485009
- Block/Lot/Section: D
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Schools
Schools serving 232 Darst Ave
School District:Charlotte County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
East Elementary School, Punta Gorda, FL 27050 Fairway Drive, Punta Gorda, FL 33982 | PK-5 | 0.6 mi |
Punta Gorda Middle School 1001 Education Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 | 6-8 | 2.1 mi |
Charlotte High School 1250 Cooper Street, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 | 9-12 | 2.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 232 Darst Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/18/2025
Price Reduced
$399,000
-5%
MLS
7/07/2025
Listed
$420,000
236%
MLS
6/07/2017
Sold
$125,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 232 Darst Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$4,569
-16%
$271,659
10%
2024
$5,451
17%
$246,963
35%
2023
$4,671
8%
$182,684
-30%
2022
$4,336
14%
$261,913
33%
2021
$3,799
—
$196,450
4%
2021
$3,799
19%
$189,354
37%
2019
$3,181
35%
$138,568
24%
2018
$2,354
-5%
$111,549
-5%
2017
$2,472
142%
$117,344
101%
2016
$1,023
2%
$58,494
1%
2015
$1,006
16%
$58,087
1%
2014
$866
-9%
$57,626
-14%
2013
$947
—
$67,300
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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232 Darst Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 (MLS# C7512063) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 232 Darst Avenue is currently listed for $399,000 and was received on July 07, 2025. Want to learn more about 232 Darst Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Punta Gorda? You can browse all Punta Gorda real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

