North Port, FL Real Estate — Homes For Sale in North Port, FL

Incorporated in 1959 with only 178 residents, North Port has grown to over 80,000 residents, encompasses 104 square miles and has a median age of 40. Less than about one-half built out, this vibrant city's vacant land, home prices and taxes are more modest--less than most of our older surrounding cities--and now the largest city in Sarasota County. North Port is halfway between Tampa and Ft. Myers--convenient to airports, the arts, championship golf courses, miles of sandy beaches, beautiful sunsets, restaurants, shopping, medical facilities, dog parks, Warm Mineral Springs, and ecotourism--we've got it all! Choose from a single family home on an individual lot, condos, one of the maintenance-free gated communities or a 3 - 5 acre horse ranch in the Estates. North Port is a diverse community of people from all walks of life. Coming as snowbirds from the frozen weather and snow of the Saratoga Springs area of Upstate New York, and walking my dogs on North Port sidewalks in balmy January sunshine while wearing shorts and a short sleeve top had me sold! We sold off our store up north and moved here full time. We couldn't be happier with our decision to move here. For those duffers, Heron Creek Golf and Country Club with its elegant homes hosts a 27 hole course designed by Arthur Hills. The newer Atlanta Braves (winner of the 2021 World Series) Spring Training Facility in the West Villages area hosts not only the Braves, but a whole host of activities year round including movie nights, concerts, and a Farmers' Market. Day tripping between all nine major league spring training facilities in Southwest Florida is now a snap! Games with 12 other teams are scheduled between February and March. less

North Port Florida. Originally known as North Port Charlotte. The city's residents approved a change to its name as North Port, dropping Charlotte from its name to proclaim the city as a separate identity. North Port is still growing as it has a total area of 104.16 square miles of which 99.58 square miles is land and 4.58 square miles (4.40%) is water. Here, you can find nearly any lifestyle home. Homes with acreage primarily in North Port Estates several properties here offer enough room for horses also close to Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park A Tranquil nature park featuring hiking trails & local wildlife, including deer, birds & alligators. Single family homes of all sizes. Villas, Duplexes & Tri-plexes. Townhouses and condos. There are also deed restricted communities, Golf course communities as well as 55 and up. North Port now offers a large retirement community. If exercise or safe walking is your thing they do offer a lot of off road sidewalks with street lights that can take you from your home to the shopping center or grocery store of your choice. There is a Water Park, Lazy River and splash Pad at the North Port Aquatic Center. North Port offers a varity of Grocery Stores such as Walmart, Winn Dixie, Publix, ALDI and more. what I really like about the grocery shopping in North Port is that they planned it convenient for all parts of North Port. Therefore, they are spread apart and never terribly busy. There is also a hospital for those emergency situations, Sarasota memorial North Port ER and care center. You will find a few Hotels and Motels nearby as well as Restaurants of all kinds. Do you like shopping, occasionally? well we have CocoPlum Village Shops that offers both small and large retail shopping eateries and restaurants. Want more? Well we also have The Warm Mineral Springs Nationally known.. Yes people are familiar with this from across the world this is a Natural swimming pool consisting of a wide sinkhole filled with mineral-rich, 87°F spring water great for the whole family. If you are looking for beaches with beautiful Gulf of Mexico views, They are a short drive on average about a 25 miniute drive. Activities you ask? Yes they have those year round farmers markets, movie nights, car shows, flea markets. Close to city hall you will also find the George Mullen Activity Center This facility offers a gymnasium with multi-purpose flooring & stage, fitness center, meeting rooms, and a commercial kitchen. Out front, patrons can find a playground and sand volleyball court. Just behind the facility is the Larry Thoennissen Athletic Fields. North Port is a community that is good at bringing families close together as one. less

This up-and-coming community, is rich with archeological history and beautiful natural springs - including Warm Mineral Springs, which maintains an 85-degree temperature year-round and has one of the highest mineral contents in the world. North Port is the only city in Florida with an entire state forest inside its city limits (the 8,000-acre Myakka State Forest). less