Charlotte County Homes for Sale & Area Guide
Charlotte County wraps around Charlotte Harbor, from Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte west to Rotonda West, Englewood and Manasota Key on the Gulf. This guide links to every Charlotte County community we cover, with market stats, schools and the basics of living here. We're Eric and Traci Bolen of Sand + Sea Homes with eXp Realty, and we'd love to help you find the right fit.
Charlotte County at a glance
Market Snapshot
Median Sale Price
$324,274
+3.6% YoY
Homes Sold
558
+2.5% YoY
Days on Market
87
−22 days YoY (median)
Sale-to-List
96.4%
+1.5 pt YoY
Living here
Communities in Charlotte County
Explore our guides to each Charlotte County community:
Punta Gorda. The county seat, on the south shore of Charlotte Harbor.
Punta Gorda Isles. Canal-front neighborhoods in Punta Gorda.
Port Charlotte. A large community on the north side of Charlotte Harbor.
Rotonda West. A circular, canal-laced community near Englewood.
Englewood. Coastal community split between Charlotte and Sarasota counties.
Manasota Key. Barrier island split between Charlotte and Sarasota counties.
Englewood and Manasota Key cross the Sarasota-Charlotte county line, so check which county a specific address is in. It affects taxes, schools and services.
Market
Home Types and Prices
Charlotte County has condos, villas, single-family homes, golf and gated communities, 55+ neighborhoods, waterfront homes and new construction.
Redfin reported a median sale price of $324,274 for Charlotte County in September 2026, up 3.6% from a year earlier. 558 homes sold that month (up 2.5% year over year), with a median of 87 days on market (22 fewer than a year earlier), and homes sold for about 96.4% of list price on average. Those countywide medians mix condos and houses, so ask us for current comps on the exact neighborhood you're considering.
Thinking of selling? See our selling page or get a free home value estimate.
Living here
Living in Charlotte County
County seat: Punta Gorda, the county's only incorporated city.
Population: 217,212 (U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2025).
Largest employers: The Charlotte County School Board, Charlotte County Government, Fawcett Memorial Hospital and ShorePoint Health/AdventHealth top the county's largest-employer list in the Business Observer's 2026 Big Book of Business.
Beaches: Englewood Beach on Manasota Key and Port Charlotte Beach Park on Charlotte Harbor.
Attractions: Charlotte Harbor, the Peace River, Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park and the Punta Gorda waterfront Harborwalk.
Airports: Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) is in the county. Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) are farther away.
Education
Schools
Public schools are run by Charlotte County Public Schools. High schools zoned for the main areas we cover, from the district zone maps used on our area pages (checked Oct 20, 2026):
Punta Gorda and Punta Gorda Isles: Charlotte High School
Port Charlotte: Port Charlotte High School, Charlotte High School
Rotonda West and Englewood (Charlotte side): Lemon Bay High School
Englewood and Manasota Key homes in Sarasota County are served by Sarasota County Schools. School assignments depend on the exact address and boundaries change, so always confirm with the district.
Before you buy
Before You Buy
Flood zones, insurance, HOA fees and community development district (CDD) assessments vary from one street to the next:
Flood zones. Check each property's FEMA flood zone, elevation certificate and claims history, and get flood quotes before you make an offer.
Insurance. See whether Florida home insurance rates are coming down.
Condos. Review milestone inspections and reserves: what to know before buying a Florida condo.
Full cost picture. See the hidden costs of buying a home in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte County.
Your local team
Why Work With Sand + Sea Homes
We're Eric and Traci Bolen, a husband-and-wife team of REALTORS with eXp Realty. We work across Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties, so we can help you compare towns, school zones, flood zones and HOA costs side by side. New to the area? Our buying page walks you through the process, and sellers can start with our selling page.
Sand + Sea Homes · eXp Realty
Ready to explore Charlotte County? Call or text Eric & Traci, the husband-and-wife team behind Sand + Sea Homes with eXp Realty, at (941) 352-2121, search the homes above, or get your home's value.
Questions
Charlotte County FAQ
What cities are in Charlotte County, FL?
Punta Gorda is the county's only incorporated city. Port Charlotte, Rotonda West, Englewood (partly in Sarasota County) and the Charlotte County part of Manasota Key are unincorporated communities.
What is the county seat of Charlotte County?
The county seat is the City of Punta Gorda.
How much does a home cost in Charlotte County?
Redfin reported a median sale price of $324,274 for Charlotte County in September 2026, up 3.6% from a year earlier. 558 homes sold that month (up 2.5% year over year), with a median of 87 days on market (22 fewer than a year earlier), and homes sold for about 96.4% of list price on average. Prices vary widely between condos, inland homes and waterfront properties.
Which school district serves Charlotte County?
Charlotte County Public Schools runs the public schools. Assignments depend on the exact address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
What airport serves Charlotte County?
Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) is in the county. Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) are farther away.
