5505 Riverside Dr, Punta Gorda, FL 33982
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5505 Riverside Dr
Punta Gorda, FL 33982

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,548 sqft (on 0.50 acres)

$259,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,717/mo*
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$259,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,717/mo*
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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,548 sqft
(on 0.50 acres)

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Description

Feel welcomed home every time you arrive to this bright and airy old style Florida home! Built in 1921 and nicely updated, this lovely 1,548 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is situated on a corner lot with a little over a half acre of land. You will be delighted as you approach this home with large screened porch that extends across the entire front of the home and beautifully landscaped yard with circular driveway. Access home through the kitchen that is open to the spacious living/dining area with tiled flooring throughout, granite farm sink, breakfast bar, farm style cabinets recently refinished, induction/convection oven, Bosch dishwasher and utility room with storage. There are two bedrooms and two bathrooms on the first floor. One bathroom features extended vanity with stylish bowl sink and jetted tub/shower combo. The third bedroom is on the second floor with built in platform bed and a large walk-in closet. Additional space on second floor can be bedroom, office, play area or storage. Step outside and relax in your screened in patio area or outside and enjoy the park like setting with large paver patio area with brick fireplace surrounded by mature trees. Home also features cottage style shed, koi pond, circular driveway, newer A/C in 2017, and metal roof. Creek on the side of the property feeds into the Peace River. Peace River Botanical and Sculpture Gardens located up the road. This quaint, quiet and affordable cottage is so close to everything - downtown Punta Gorda, restaurants, shopping, Fishermen's Village, Gilchrist Park, boating, community events, entertainment and just a short drive to all amenities SWFL has to offer with I75 and US41 located nearby. Don't miss this opportunity!
5505 Riverside Dr, Punta Gorda, FL 33982 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,548 sqft single-family home built in 1921. It last sold for $241,000 on Dec 7, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $259,500, with a rent estimate of $2,238/month.

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Home Details for 5505 Riverside Dr

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, ElectricAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Tile
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherExterior: Stucco, WoodFoundation Type: Piers

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1921Year Updated: 1965
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.50 acres

Price History for 5505 Riverside Dr

DatePriceEventSource
12/04/2024$265,000ListingRemovedStellar MLS #C7447887
12/07/2021$241,000Sold
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10/07/2021$265,000PendingStellar MLS #C7447887
08/25/2021$265,000Listed For SaleStellar MLS #C7447887
08/28/2015$119,500Sold
Stellar MLS #C7203830
03/11/2015$126,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
10/20/2014$120,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
07/01/2014$120,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
05/11/2014$120,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
02/26/2014$124,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
01/20/2014$124,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
12/18/2013$124,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
01/24/2011$7,500Sold
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12/08/2008$44,000Sold
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09/09/2002$77,500Sold
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07/15/1993$50,000Sold
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Market trends in Punta Gorda

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$345K
$15KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
95.8%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$196
$3MoM
Available listings
1171
112MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$690
Assessment$136,621
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 5505 Riverside Dr

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
27511 Cleveland Ave, Punta Gorda, FL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$225,000
06/12/26
2
2
1,560
27475 Cleveland Ave, Punta Gorda, FL
0.21
Single-Family Home
$480,000
08/01/25
4
2
2,050
1311 Lindsay Ave, Punta Gorda, FL
0.56
Single-Family Home
$222,000
07/21/25
3
2
1,321
1426 Gary St, Punta Gorda, FL
0.36
Single-Family Home
$160,000
08/27/25
3
2.5
1,302
27938 Arrowhead Cir, Punta Gorda, FL
0.65
Single-Family Home
$295,000
10/13/25
3
2
1,758
5213 Shell Mound Cir, Punta Gorda, FL
0.78
Single-Family Home
$260,000
04/30/26
3
2
1,543
27855 Arrowhead Cir, Punta Gorda, FL
0.67
Single-Family Home
$320,000
03/04/26
3
2
1,841
27999 Arrowhead Cir, Punta Gorda, FL
0.71
Single-Family Home
$318,500
11/13/25
3
2
1,758
27896 Arrowhead Cir, Punta Gorda, FL
0.64
Single-Family Home
$320,000
08/02/25
4
2
2,161
28101 Arrowhead Cir, Punta Gorda, FL
0.80
Single-Family Home
$355,000
06/16/26
3
2
1,690

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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 it's quiet

  • 74 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 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

  • 53 % 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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  • 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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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
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