https://charlottecountyproperties.com https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dsS5PacV1OM/hqdefault.jpg Don't Buy a Canal Home Until You Watch This (Avoid This Massive Mistake) Florida waterfront homes: before you buy a Charlotte County canal home, check two numbers. Punta Gorda Isles powerboat bridges are 13 ft, Port Charlotte powerboat bridges are 10 ft, and Burnt Store Isles has no bridges but a 20 ft beam limit. Choosing between a sailboat or powerboat canal is the most critical decision when buying a Punta Gorda waterfront home. This guide explains the key differences between sailboat access properties, which have no fixed bridges, and powerboat canals, where air draft restrictions apply. I also provide a current market update for waterfront and countywide real estate as of October 16, 2026. Sailboat or powerboat person? How tall is your boat? Tell me in the comments. 0:00 Will your boat fit under the bridge? 0:15 Sailboat access vs powerboat canals 0:48 Air draft and beam: the 2 numbers that matter 1:38 Punta Gorda Isles: sailboat section, no bridges 2:21 PGI powerboat section: 13 ft bridges 2:55 Burnt Store Isles: no bridges, 20 ft beam limit 3:29 Port Charlotte's 3 canal types 4:30 Side by side: never mix the numbers 5:08 Buy for your future boat 6:03 Canal home checklist 7:12 Waterfront market numbers, Oct 2026 8:03 Search canal homes and contact Talk to Leo Albanes, local broker since 2002: call. Free Relocation Guide: https://charlottecountyproperties.com/relocation-guide Subscribe for weekly Charlotte County real estate updates: https://www.youtube.com/@LeoAlbanes #WaterfrontHomes #CharlotteCountyFlorida #MovingToFlorida https://www.youtube.com/embed/dsS5PacV1OM 2026-10-20T23:15:38Z yes no Charlotte County real estate Florida homes for sale Punta Gorda Port Charlotte https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sdXIaoPHBeQ/hqdefault.jpg How Long Do Charlotte County Homes Take to Sell? #Shorts 91 days countywide, 79 in Port Charlotte, 96 in Punta Gorda, and 111 on the water. 2,948 homes for sale as of October 14, 2026. Watch the full October breakdown: https://youtu.be/LSZaUwruLs0 Relocation guide: https://charlottecountyproperties.com/relocation-guide #CharlotteCountyFL #PortCharlotte #PuntaGorda https://www.youtube.com/embed/sdXIaoPHBeQ 2026-10-17T13:12:02Z yes no Charlotte County real estate Florida homes for sale Punta Gorda Port Charlotte https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LSZaUwruLs0/hqdefault.jpg Charlotte County Real Estate: Is Now the Time to Buy or Sell? Charlotte County real estate market update, October 2026: 2,948 active listings, 91 median days on market, about 4.9 months of supply. As of October 14, 2026, we are seeing a balanced housing market update with 2,948 active home listings. This data helps buyers and sellers understand the current tempo: accurately priced homes move within a median of 91 days, while overpriced listings tend to sit longer. If you are looking for new construction, the median price is currently sits at $369,999. I also cover key logistical details for buyers, including bridge clearance information in Punta Gorda Isles, to help you choose a property that matches your lifestyle needs. Subscribe for weekly market breakdowns, and let me know in the comments if you want a deeper look at specific neighborhoods. 📌 Thinking about moving to Charlotte County, Florida? Grab your FREE Relocation Guide here:👉 charlottecountyproperties.com/relocation-guide 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Charlotte County real estate updates, neighborhood tours, waterfront listings, and Florida relocation tips: 👉 Subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/@LeoAlbanes I'm Leo Albanes, Owner/Broker of Charlotte County Properties Inc. — your local expert with 25+ years of experience buying, selling, building, and remodeling homes across Southwest Florida. Whether you're moving to Florida, exploring the Port Charlotte or Punta Gorda real estate market, or looking for waterfront homes in Charlotte County, I'll guide you every step of the way. Talk to Leo Albanes, local broker since 2002: call. 0:00 Charlotte County market update 2026 0:37 Where the listings are 1:22 Months of supply explained 2:07 Port Charlotte days on market 2:57 Punta Gorda market 2026 3:32 Waterfront homes market 4:08 New construction vs resale prices 4:52 Tips for sellers 2026 5:24 Tips for buyers 5:45 What to watch this fall 6:14 Search homes and contact Is the Charlotte County market a buyer's or seller's market for you? Tell me in the comments. #FloridaHousingMarket #CharlotteCountyFlorida #MovingT https://www.youtube.com/embed/LSZaUwruLs0 2026-10-17T13:00:10Z yes no Charlotte County real estate Florida homes for sale Punta Gorda Port Charlotte https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hqTXlt_bRhg/hqdefault.jpg What $1M+ buys on the water in Charlotte County At a million dollars and up, you're buying the water first and the house second. Punta Gorda Isles, Burnt Store Isles and Boca Grande each deliver that differently. In PGI, your boat picks the house: sailboat section or behind a 13-foot bridge. In BSI there are no bridges, but the cut to Alligator Creek limits boats to a 20-foot beam. In Boca Grande, most of the price is the island itself. Full video here: https://youtu.be/3keqqxV21Lk Questions?. Market numbers from tax records, county records, and MLS data. #PuntaGordaIsles #BurntStoreIsles #BocaGrande #WaterfrontHomes #CharlotteCounty https://www.youtube.com/embed/hqTXlt_bRhg 2026-10-15T15:42:12Z yes no Charlotte County real estate Florida homes for sale Punta Gorda Port Charlotte https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3keqqxV21Lk/hqdefault.jpg Luxury Waterfront Homes in Charlotte County: A Comparative Analysis What does $1 million buy in Charlotte County waterfront homes? I compare Punta Gorda Isles, Burnt Store Isles and Boca Grande: sailboat access, bridges, boat size limits, and where your money actually goes. At $1M and up, you're buying the water first and the house second. In Punta Gorda Isles, your boat picks the house: the sailboat section has no fixed bridges, while the powerboat section sits behind 13-foot bridges. Burnt Store Isles has no bridges, but the cut to Alligator Creek limits boats to a 20-foot beam. In Boca Grande on Gasparilla Island, most of the price is the island itself. Charlotte County waterfront has a median list price of $549,000 and a median of 118 days on market, versus 94 days countywide (tax records, county records, and MLS data). ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 What $1M+ buys on the water 0:30 Charlotte County waterfront market numbers 1:27 Punta Gorda Isles: sailboat vs powerboat sections 2:35 Million-dollar PGI homes & lot premiums 3:17 Burnt Store Isles: bridge-free, 20 ft beam limit 4:55 Boca Grande & Gasparilla Island 5:53 Buyer checklist before you buy waterfront 7:18 Tips for selling a $1M waterfront home 7:51 Search homes & how to reach me 🏡 Buying waterfront? 💰 Selling a $1M+ waterfront home? Call Victoria at 📌 Moving to Charlotte County, Florida? Get your FREE Relocation Guide: https://charlottecountyproperties.com/relocation-guide 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Charlotte County real estate updates, neighborhood tours, waterfront listings, and Florida relocation tips: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@LeoAlbanes I'm Leo Albanes, Owner/Broker of Charlotte County Properties Inc., your local expert with 25+ years of experience buying, selling, building, and remodeling homes across Southwest Florida. Whether you're moving to Florida, exploring the Port Charlotte or Punta Gorda real estate market, or looking for waterfront homes in Charlotte County, I'll guide you every step of the way. 🔹 FREE RESOURCES: 🗺️ Blog: https://charlottecountyproperties.com/blog 📞 Book a strategy call: https://charlotte https://www.youtube.com/embed/3keqqxV21Lk 2026-10-15T15:39:28Z yes no Charlotte County real estate Florida homes for sale Punta Gorda Port Charlotte https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8G-lmuFrgXc/hqdefault.jpg North Port or Port Charlotte? The county line changes more than you think North Port and Port Charlotte sit right next to each other, but they're in two different counties. That line changes your property taxes, permits, utilities and flood maps. If a boat with Gulf access is in the plan, Port Charlotte usually wins. If you want newer construction and don't need a boat, North Port deserves a hard look. Full breakdown here: https://youtu.be/AyPVNzRCvnw Questions?. #NorthPort #PortCharlotte #FloridaRealEstate #CharlotteCounty https://www.youtube.com/embed/8G-lmuFrgXc 2026-10-15T14:27:01Z yes no Charlotte County real estate Florida homes for sale Punta Gorda Port Charlotte https://i.ytimg.com/vi/AyPVNzRCvnw/hqdefault.jpg North Port vs Port Charlotte: Which One Wins in 2026? North Port vs Port Charlotte real estate, as of Oct 9, 2026: Charlotte County median list price $345,900, Port Charlotte $328,495 (81 days on market), countywide 93 days on market. Choosing between these two communities depends on your priorities. Port Charlotte offers unique canal access to the Gulf, making it a prime spot for boaters, while North Port is defined by its newer construction and suburban growth. Understanding the trade-offs between these two areas is essential for anyone navigating the Charlotte County real estate market. We look at the latest data as of October 9, 2026, including median list prices, active inventory, and days on market. Whether you are searching for waterfront homes or a modern neighborhood, these stats provide the clarity you need to make an informed decision in today's Florida housing market. I'm Leo Albanes, Owner/Broker of Charlotte County Properties Inc. — your local expert with 25+ years of experience buying, selling, building, and remodeling homes across Southwest Florida. Whether you're moving to Florida, exploring the Port Charlotte or Punta Gorda real estate market, or looking for waterfront homes in Charlotte County, I'll guide you every step of the way. Talk to Leo Albanes, local broker since 2002: call. Free Relocation Guide: https://charlottecountyproperties.com/relocation-guide 0:00 North Port vs Port Charlotte: quick answer 0:25 The county line difference 1:05 Homes and new construction 2:15 Home prices and market data 2026 3:33 Commute: I-75 and US-41 4:11 Shopping and healthcare 4:42 HOA vs non-HOA 5:19 Insurance, flood zones and taxes 2026 6:02 Boating and canal access 7:19 Financing: FHA, VA, USDA 8:28 Which one is right for you North Port or Port Charlotte: which are you leaning toward? #FloridaRelocation #MovingToFlorida #CharlotteCountyFlorida https://www.youtube.com/embed/AyPVNzRCvnw 2026-10-14T23:00:07Z yes no Charlotte County real estate Florida homes for sale Punta Gorda Port Charlotte https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bJPQytkbGtM/hqdefault.jpg What you need to know about Punta Gorda canals #PuntaGorda #Florida #RealEstateTips Thinking about Punta Gorda real estate? Know these bridge limits before you buy. I’m breaking down the critical difference between the 13-ft fixed bridges in the powerboat section and the open water available in the sailboat access canals. With a median list price of $349,450, it is vital to match your boat size to the right neighborhood in Punta Gorda Isles. Check the stats and measure your boat before you shop for waterfront homes. Punta Gorda Isles powerboat canals have 13-ft fixed bridges, and the sailboat section has no fixed bridges. Measure your boat before you shop. Watch the full video, 5 things to know before you move to Punta Gorda: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTD9nl3jjeI Relocation guide: https://charlottecountyproperties.com/relocation-guide Search properties: https://charlottecountyproperties.com #PuntaGorda #PuntaGordaFlorida #CanalHomes https://www.youtube.com/embed/bJPQytkbGtM 2026-10-12T20:15:45Z yes no Charlotte County real estate Florida homes for sale Punta Gorda Port Charlotte https://i.ytimg.com/vi/oTD9nl3jjeI/hqdefault.jpg Stop! Don’t Buy in Punta Gorda Until You Watch This Moving to Florida? 5 things to know before buying in Punta Gorda: canal bridge heights, flood zones, deed restrictions and 2026 prices. Punta Gorda is known for its beautiful canals and active outdoor lifestyle, but the market comes with unique considerations. This overview highlights what potential residents need to know, from boating regulations and canal access to the realities of storm preparedness in Southwest Florida. We also look at neighborhood restrictions that could impact your investment and lifestyle choices. Whether you are planning a Florida relocation or just browsing, understanding these local nuances is essential for making an informed decision. We break down the trade-offs between different communities, the importance of checking flood zones, and what to expect when looking at waterfront homes across the region. This context helps you avoid common pitfalls and find the right fit for your needs in Charlotte County. Subscribe for weekly Charlotte County real estate updates, and comment below with any specific questions about these neighborhoods. 📌 Thinking about moving to Charlotte County, Florida? Grab your FREE Relocation Guide here:👉 charlottecountyproperties.com/relocation-guide 🕒 TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Moving to Punta Gorda: 5 things to know 0:30 Boating routes and bridge heights 1:59 Kayaking, fishing, biking and golf 3:36 Punta Gorda home prices 2026 4:52 Hurricane prep and flood zones 5:57 Deed restrictions and HOA rules 6:53 Pros, cons and my advice 7:43 Search homes and relocation guide 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Charlotte County real estate updates, neighborhood tours, waterfront listings, and Florida relocation tips: 👉 Subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/@LeoAlbanes I'm Leo Albanes, Owner/Broker of Charlotte County Properties Inc. — your local expert with 25+ years of experience buying, selling, building, and remodeling homes across Southwest Florida. Whether you're moving to Florida, exploring the Port Charlotte or Punta Gorda real estate market, or looking for waterfront homes in Cha https://www.youtube.com/embed/oTD9nl3jjeI 2026-10-12T16:39:33Z yes no Charlotte County real estate Florida homes for sale Punta Gorda Port Charlotte https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fcze_IOZXSA/hqdefault.jpg Living in Port Charlotte, FL: Prices and Canal Bridges #Shorts $329,900 median list price, 10-ft bridges on the powerboat canals, and no bridges on the sailboat-access canals. Watch the full Port Charlotte pros and cons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2_aqDbYwQo Search properties: https://charlottecountyproperties.com #PortCharlotte #CharlotteCountyFL #CanalHomes https://www.youtube.com/embed/fcze_IOZXSA 2026-10-11T20:10:16Z yes no Charlotte County real estate Florida homes for sale Punta Gorda Port Charlotte