Property Description

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.

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Included Appliances

DryerElectric Water HeaterMicrowaveRangeRefrigeratorWasher

Property Details

Highlights

View

Yes

Waterfront

Yes

Interior

Additional Rooms

AtticFamily RoomFormal Living Room SeparateStorage Rooms

Appliances

DryerElectric Water HeaterMicrowaveRangeRefrigeratorWasher

Bathrooms Total Decimal

2

Building Area Total

2531

Cooling

Other

Fireplace Features

Living Room

Flooring

CarpetVinylHardwood

Furnished

Unfurnished

Heating

OtherWall Units / Window Unit

Interior Features

Attic FanCeiling Fan(s)Eating Space In KitchenPrimary Bedroom Main FloorSolid Wood CabinetsWindow Treatments

Laundry Features

In Garage

Living Area

1989

Rooms Total

5

Window Features

Drapes

Construction

Architectural Style

CottageHistorical

Building Area Source

Public Records

Building Area Units

Square Feet

Construction Materials

CedarWood Frame

Direction Faces

West

Foundation Details

CrawlspaceStilt/On Piling

Levels

One

Living Area Source

Public Records

Living Area Units

Square Feet

Roof

Metal

Stories Total

Yes

Year Built

1940

Site & Exterior

Covered Spaces

Yes

Exterior Features

Private MailboxStorage

Flood Zone Code

AE

Garage Dimensions

20x19

Garage Spaces

Yes

I D X Participation

Yes

Lot Features

ClearedFlood Insurance RequiredIn CountyLevelOversized Lot

Lot Size Acres

0.89

Lot Size Area

38750

Lot Size Dimensions

225 x 155 x 200 x 155

Lot Size Square Feet

38750

Lot Size Units

Square Feet

Number Of Wells

Yes

Open Parking

Yes

Other Structures

OtherShed(s)

Parking Features

DrivewayGround LevelGuestOpen

Patio And Porch Features

Front PorchPatio

Public Survey Range

23E

Public Survey Section

25

Road Frontage Type

Street Paved

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road

Road Surface Type

Paved

Sewer

Septic Tank

Total Acreage

1/2 to less than 1

Utilities

Cable ConnectedElectricity ConnectedPropane

Vegetation

Fruit TreesMature LandscapingOak Trees

View

Water

Water Access

Yes

Water Body Name

SHELL CREEEK

Water Extras

Yes

Water Source

Well

Water View

Yes

Waterfront

Yes

Waterfront Features

Creek

Waterfront Feet Total

200

Zoning

RSF5

Financials

Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft

276.02

Contract Status Change Date

2026-03-13

Current Price

549000

Feed Types

BBO

Lease Considered

Yes

Minimum Lease

No Minimum

Owner Name

LELA M JOHNSON

Ownership

Fee Simple

Parcel Number

402325178005

Public Survey Township

40S

Tax Annual Amount

2471.22

Tax Block

G

Tax Book Number

1-94

Tax Legal Description

RIP 000 000G 0087 RIVERSIDE PARK BLK G LTS 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 275/521 517/211 554/1891 763/30 UNREC DC-FOJ 5055/1097

Tax Lot

87

Tax Year

2025

Neighborhood & Lifestyle

Community & Association

M L S Area Major

33982 - Punta Gorda

S W Subdiv Community Name

Riverside Park

Subdivision Name

RIVERSIDE PARK

Schools

Ratings

Elementary

East Elementary

Middle

Punta Gorda Middle

High

Charlotte High

Listing provided courtesy of STELLAR via IDX. Updated: Jun 30, 2026, 4:08pm.

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7754 RIVERSIDE DRIVE

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Neighborhood & Lifestyle

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Milan Fiser