Riverside Homes for Sale in Punta Gorda - 2 homes

Remarks: Updated & Move-In Ready 2/1 off Riverside Dr. | $170,000 Welcome to 8024 Hillman Ave — a charming, updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath home in the quiet Riverside Park neighborhood of Punta Gorda. Priced aggressively at just $170,000 to sell quickly, this turnkey gem is perfect for first-time buyers, boaters, or anyone looking for affordable Florida living with easy water access. This home has been thoughtfully updated with a newer roof, new plumbing, and an efficient multiple mini-split AC system for reliable year-round comfort. The open floor plan seamlessly connects the living room and kitchen, creating a bright, airy feel that’s perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Step outside and enjoy your morning coffee or evening sunsets on the covered front porch. The property offers a gated yard for privacy and security, plus a back lanai — ideal for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying the Florida sunshine. You’ll also find a utility shed with power and water out back, perfect for storage, hobbies, a workshop, or gardening equipment. Location is everything here. You’re just 2 blocks from the public boat ramp on beautiful Riverside Drive — launch your boat in minutes for fishing, cruising, or kayaking on the Peace River. Take leisurely walks or bike rides to the stunning Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens nearby. All of this in a peaceful, established neighborhood that offers the best of quiet residential living with quick access to everything Punta Gorda has to offer. This is a rare opportunity to own a move-in-ready home with major updates, a gated yard, and a freshly painted House in a prime boating location — at a price that won’t last long. Homes like this in this location move fast. Schedule your private showing today before it’s gone!

Listing is courtesy of: CENTURY 21 TROPICAL BREEZE (941-883-4750)

Listing Agent: Grant Rumreich (941-875-4881)

Remarks: Along the tranquil banks of Shell Creek sits a piece of classic Old Florida charm. This historic 1940 Florida Cracker–style home offers 200 feet of waterfront and sweeping, unobstructed views across protected wetlands that ensure your peaceful natural scenery will remain untouched. From here, the waterway flows into the Peace River and onward to Charlotte Harbor, offering navigable access to the Gulf for boating, fishing, and exploring Southwest Florida’s waterways. Inside, the home reflects the craftsmanship of another era, with hardwood floors and walls and original rooms finished in beautiful magnolia wood paneling and ceilings. The house does need some exterior attention, but the charm and authenticity are undeniable. With a little care and vision, it could be restored into a beautiful showcase of classic Florida character or comfortably enjoyed while you plan future improvements. The property itself offers exceptional flexibility and potential. Sitting on almost .89 acres, there is room to create additional cabins along the waterfront or potentially split the property, making it ideal for a private compound, guest cottages, or vacation rental opportunities such as VRBO. With no HOA, you have the freedom to live here full time, enjoy it seasonally, or shape the property into a peaceful waterfront retreat. A separate shed provides ample room for storage, perfect for tools, outdoor equipment, or boating and fishing gear. The grounds reflect the beauty of natural Florida, shaded by mature oak trees and graceful palms, with distinctive touches such as a bullhorn acacia, orchid tree, and sea grape adding character to the landscape. Fragrant night-blooming jasmine and mock jasmine hedges fill the air in the evenings, while crepe myrtle and bird of paradise bring color throughout the seasons. Vines like bleeding heart and passion fruit weave through the garden, creating a lush, relaxed property. It is the kind of setting where mornings begin with birds over the creek, afternoons drift by with a breeze off the water, and evenings bring quiet sunsets over the wetlands. If you appreciate nature, peace, and the slower rhythm of waterfront life, this property offers a rare opportunity. With its historic charm, remarkable views, and room to create something special, this is a place where old Florida still lives and the possibilities are as open as the water beyond your backyard.

Listing is courtesy of: RE/MAX HARBOR REALTY (941-639-8500)

Listing Agent: Milan Fiser (941-916-4030)