8516 Riverside Dr, Punta Gorda, FL 33982
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$406,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Sep 9, 2026
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,093 sqft

8516 Riverside Dr, Punta Gorda, FL 33982

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
2,093 sqft
$194/sqft

Local Information

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About this House

"PRICE REDUCED"
ANNUAL RENTAL Experience exceptional fishing and boating from this Punta Gorda gem, where a fully fenced yard provides plenty of space for pets and children to play. With over 200 feet of concrete seawall along the peaceful shores of Shell Creek, this property offers direct, bridge-free access to the Peace River, Charlotte Harbor, Myakka River, Boca Grande, and the Gulf of Mexico.

Step inside to discover a beautifully updated split floor plan combining comfort and style. The expansive living room features large windows framing serene water views, while the Primary Suite offers French doors to a wraparound screened lanai, perfect for enjoying the tranquil setting. The spa-like ensuite includes a claw-foot tub, pedestal sink, and spacious tiled shower with bench.

Two generously sized guest bedrooms each boast cedar walk-in closets and charming wood-plank ceilings, sharing an updated bath with tiled shower and cedar linen closet. A series of graceful archways lead to the redesigned L-shaped kitchen and dining area, featuring new cabinetry, countertops, stainless steel appliances, and tile backsplash. Access to both the rear lanai and front porch makes entertaining a breeze.

Additional highlights include tile flooring throughout, hurricane-impact windows, an updated electrical panel, and a 2017 metal roof and A/C system. The attached two-car garage includes an adjacent shedideal for a workshop or extra storageand there's ample room for RV or boat parking.

Situated on a lush, .88-acre waterfront lot with no-build land behind it, the property offers a park-like atmosphere with mature landscaping and irrigation via city water. Just minutes to downtown Punta Gorda, shopping, dining, I-75, and area airports, this home blends timeless charm with modern convenience.
8516 Riverside Dr, Punta Gorda, FL 33982 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,093 sqft single-family home. It last sold for $130,000 on Apr 11, 2012 (6,416% above the $1,995 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2025 with an asking price of $2,700 per month. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $406,000.

Home Details for 8516 Riverside Dr

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

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Comparable Sales for 8516 Riverside Dr

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
8513 Heister St, Punta Gorda, FL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$239,900
10/03/25
3
2
1,172 sqft
2313 PINEGROVE CIRCLE, Punta Gorda, FL
0.50
Single-Family Home
$215,000
06/25/26
3
2
1,190 sqft
30110 LOBLOLLY PINE DRIVE, Punta Gorda, FL
0.88
Single-Family Home
$530,000
04/20/26
2
2
2,134 sqft
30197 Elm Rd, Punta Gorda, FL
1.07
Single-Family Home
$230,000
08/14/26
3
2
1,282 sqft
30049 BALSAM BOULEVARD, Punta Gorda, FL
1.03
Single-Family Home
$287,000
12/12/25
3
2
1,229 sqft
30216 ELM ROAD, Punta Gorda, FL
1.11
Single-Family Home
$240,000
05/04/26
2
2
1,292 sqft
30086 ALDER ROAD, Punta Gorda, FL
1.33
Single-Family Home
$310,000
03/20/26
3
2
1,638 sqft
3269 Duncan Rd #9, Punta Gorda, FL
0.65
Single-Family Home
$1,335,000
11/17/25
1
1
2,511 sqft
30095 HOLLY ROAD, Punta Gorda, FL
1.24
Single-Family Home
$240,000
05/31/26
2
2
1,016 sqft
30035 ALDER ROAD, Punta Gorda, FL
1.28
Single-Family Home
$290,000
12/15/25
2
2
1,292 sqft

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Rental Market Trends in Punta Gorda

Last updated Nov 2025
Average rent
$2.7K
$50MoM
Available listings
706
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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
Nov 4, 2025
Source: Stellar MLS #C7514400
ListingRemoved
$489,000
Oct 23, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$1,995
Price decreased by 100%
Sep 29, 2025
Source: Stellar MLS #C7514400
PriceChange
$489,000
Price decreased by 2%
Sep 3, 2025
Source: Stellar MLS #C7514400
Listed For Sale
$499,000
Aug 14, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$2,300
Price decreased by 15%

Frequently asked questions about 8516 Riverside Dr

  • What is 8516 Riverside Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 8516 Riverside Dr in Punta Gorda, FL is $406,000.
  • What is the price history for 8516 Riverside Dr?
    8516 Riverside Dr in Punta Gorda, FL last sold for $130,000 in April 2012.
  • 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 $342K. That is down $3.67K from the prior month.

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