5437 Papaya Dr, Punta Gorda, FL 33982
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$179,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Sep 15, 2026
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,611 sqft

5437 Papaya Dr, Punta Gorda, FL 33982

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
1,611 sqft
$112/sqft
Attached Garage

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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About this House

SFH in a quiet area of Punta Gorda. Big lot, 4 BR, 1 car garage.
5437 Papaya Dr, Punta Gorda, FL 33982 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,611 sqft single-family home. It last sold for $70,500 on Jan 5, 2001 (3,711% above the $1,850 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in January 2026 with an asking price of $1,950 per month. That rental listing was removed on April 13, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $179,900.

Home Details for 5437 Papaya Dr

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 Year

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
Refrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Tile

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Attached, On Site

Comparable Sales for 5437 Papaya Dr

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
5527 FAIRWAY DRIVE S, Punta Gorda, FL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$210,000
11/14/25
4
2
1,629 sqft
5527 S Fairway Dr, Punta Gorda, FL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$210,000
11/14/25
4
2
1,689 sqft
322 SAILFISH LANE, Punta Gorda, FL
0.14
Single-Family Home
$135,000
02/20/26
3
2
1,460 sqft
400 SAILFISH LANE LANE, Punta Gorda, FL
0.11
Single-Family Home
$145,000
04/14/26
2
2
1,177 sqft
444 BURNING TREE LANE, Punta Gorda, FL
0.68
Single-Family Home
$150,000
08/28/26
3
2
1,477 sqft
5350 SHELL MOUND CIRCLE, Punta Gorda, FL
0.54
Single-Family Home
$285,000
03/04/26
3
2
1,445 sqft
5261 Shell Mound Cir, Punta Gorda, FL
0.63
Single-Family Home
$279,900
06/29/26
3
2
1,621 sqft
710 BURNING TREE LANE, Punta Gorda, FL
0.62
Single-Family Home
$274,990
11/20/25
3
2
1,477 sqft
28202 ARROWHEAD CIRCLE, Punta Gorda, FL
0.66
Single-Family Home
$345,000
01/30/26
4
2
1,846 sqft
5213 Shell Mound Cir, Punta Gorda, FL
0.67
Single-Family Home
$260,000
04/30/26
3
2
1,543 sqft

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Rental Market Trends in Punta Gorda

Last updated Sep 2026
Average rent
$2.7K
$50MoM
Available listings
706
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Around this home

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What Locals Say about Punta Gorda

At least 327 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say car is needed

  • 86 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 81 % Say parking is easy

  • 76 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 75 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 75 % Say it's quiet

  • 68 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 62 % Say there's wildlife

  • 59 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 58 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 54 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 52 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 41 % Say there are community events

  • 37 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 37 % Say kids play outside

  • 26 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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  • Hequalk
    "The hood is surrounded by beautiful greenery. Fishing dock and dog park are major pluses"
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  • Callylovescookies
    "It’s a nice area but traffic can be heavy I do like the view and the parks the water is beautiful to look at "
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  • Vee Love
    "It’s very feasible not to crowded or over populated no crazy drivers. It’s manageable not to I feel safe "
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  • Avaliamoore
    "Love everything about Punta Gorda, it surly checked all my boxes. The crime rate is low to nothing and this is a part of the world that manners and cleverly is still a norm. "
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  • Dpate10356
    "The community I live in is a stone throw away from downtown Punta Gorda. Short drive to stores and restaurants. "
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  • Patti
    "Great place to walk your dogs. Except for the heat, it’s nice and flat roads and beautiful greenery. "
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  • Jamesvdb29
    "Lots of live music, events and farmers/craft markets! It’s a great community and not super busy. Beautiful weather too!"
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  • Jen Rich
    "I don’t attend them but there is a lot, i just like to keep to myself i don’t like to get too involved, i live in a gated community but i like quite. "
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  • Anableps
    "Safe and deed restricted community, nice homes, well kept, friendly people….waterfront properties with docks and canals"
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  • Dcboat34
    "lived here 23 years. safe place to live. no petty crime or misbehaving. older crowd but so am I. lol"
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  • Anableps
    "Great and safe area, love the Canals and quick access to the gulf. Boating, walkable and safe all make sense!"
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  • Anableps
    "Great safe neighborhood clean, well maintained, canals, nice and some very upper scale homes. Mix of ages and mostly white "
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  • Heatherhutchison1989
    "Visited this neighborhood frequently, great place. Clean yards, well kept. Friendly neighbors, and nice appearance of neighborhood a"
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  • Dthzdy6tnh
    "Very safe and wonderful for kids, but most of my neighbors are elderly. Very few young couples with children."
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  • Daniel And Nancy Murphy
    "The Christmas golf cart parade is really neat. It’s unique to the neighborhood and people from outside the area come to see it. Lots of people dress up and throw candy. Decorated carts etc. great fun. "
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  • Daniel And Nancy Murphy
    "There aren’t that many kids in my neighborhood. But younger people are moving in all the time. Less and less snowbirds."
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  • Daniel And Nancy Murphy
    "I don’t commute anywhere as we are retired but this area is easy to navigate once you find the back routes. It’s friendly and fun."
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  • Keith
    "There is a new dog park. Lots of friendly dogs and great owners in the neighborhood of Burnt Store Marina"
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  • Trulia User
    "The Golf community is awesome. The cleanup after hurricane Ian went very quickly do to neighbors helping each other and the park management bringing in many contractors to get things done."
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  • Trulia User
    "Its more of a retirement community with many 55 and over communities. There are great restaurants and shopping and not far from boca grande beach. It is very safe here. The traffic is a lot less than naples or ft myers."
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  • Trulia User
    "I lived here for one year, my neighbors are great friendly people, we look out for each other. A lot of people here are from other places, I have yet to meet a true blood Floridian, which I would like too. I have become knowledgeable on the history of Florida, but still learning on how it came about. "
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  • Melissa K.
    "If you're looking for a piece of paradise Deep Creek is the most desirable, deed restricted, community around. I've lived here 9 years and love how quiet it is, but yet close to everything. It's such a safe and friendly neighborhood! "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a great neighborhood to be. Very quiet well maintained. Friendly community. Up and coming. Everything is close to the water "
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  • Ldfasulo
    "It’s a great place for both families and seniors. Lots of fun things to do, yet quiet and peaceful. "
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  • Marywilson1206
    "Saturday Farmer’s Market in town. Bike paths all over and around the town and through neighborhoods. "
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  • Crystal
    "There are many dogs while a lot has of space to walk your dog. Neighbors are responsible for the “maintenance” and management has of their pets I find. "
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  • Lereccarn
    "This is a very safe place to live. Many people do not feel it necessary to lock their doors.A lot of great restaurants too."
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  • Colleen F.
    "Country setting, quiet, safe with a downtown filled with exciting nightlife. Downtown has quaint little boutiques, handmade ice cream shops and a fishing pier. "
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  • Sharynpg519
    "Dog friendly neighborhood, no dog park close about 2 miles away. Plenty of room to walk your dog. A lot of fenced in yards Schools close by and many open areas. "
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  • Rmcne1
    "safe, well kept home and yards by owners. Canal by all homes with boat docks with lifts. Very good restrictive covenants which are enforced. Roof tiles, drives, etc. all coded, checked and enforced by city. Dogs do not run loose and are on leaches only. no fences allowed. Neighbors all professionals. "
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  • Whitehpfl
    "We have a very walkable and bike friendly town.There are even free loaner bikes for daily use. The variety of restaurants is amazing. You can find any food in any price range."
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  • Maria G.
    "it's a nice quaint area with nice houses and sense of community with all the amenities and close to freeways "
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  • Sue C.
    "We have a central area where Halloween is celebrated in a big way. Many events throughout the area and lots of outdoor activities"
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  • Bev
    "Always something going on downtown weather for the kids or the adults or both. Love the old charm in the historic district. "
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  • Kay S.
    "We are surrounded by woods and wildlife ..When it rains you can hear the rain coming threw trees..Hear the frogs,crickets ect threw out the night is you listen close enough.! "
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  • Normajeanc219
    "never assume because it's a nice place to live your kids are super safe. plenty of parks. for kids to play at. "
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  • Normajeanc219
    "nothing it's a nice place. I like a more rural area. I'm just here temporarily. I love the town . There's so many different type of things to do"
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  • Sandraandmitch
    "Great areas for walking Poop station behind every building in complex. Large field to run dogs freely "
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  • Sharynpg519
    "I feel in today’s world things have changed so much it’s scary. I would never worry about taking a walk down the street whereas today you hear families are being killed in their homes from gunshots. I love my neighborhood and happier to be here."
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  • Jessica B. H.
    "Sometimes they do not have them on leashes. Most of the time everyone seems to be good pet owners. "
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Apr 13, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,850
Feb 3, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$1,850
Price decreased by 5%
Jan 19, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,950
Jan 27, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,950
Nov 30, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,950

Frequently asked questions about 5437 Papaya Dr

  • What is 5437 Papaya Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 5437 Papaya Dr in Punta Gorda, FL is $179,900.
  • What is the price history for 5437 Papaya Dr?
    5437 Papaya Dr in Punta Gorda, FL last sold for $70,500 in January 2001.
  • Is Punta Gorda a buyer's or seller's market?
    Punta Gorda is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Punta Gorda?
    The median sale price in Punta Gorda is $337K. That is down $5K from the prior month.
  • Does 5437 Papaya Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 5437 Papaya Dr in Punta Gorda, FL has air conditioning.
  • Does 5437 Papaya Dr have parking?
    Yes, 5437 Papaya Dr in Punta Gorda, FL has on-site parking.

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