North Port Florida vs Port Charlotte Florida: Which Florida City Should You Move To?

[@ikreate4u]

I currently own in Sarasota but the ridiculous costs HOA and the overdevelopment of overpriced homes and apartments is really making me want to move. I love my location close to the beach and downtown. They are destroying it! I have been considering a build in North Port or Port Charlotte but fear that it may change as quickly as Sarasota has. I bought summer 2019 and now it is almost unrecognizable in just 4 years! I want to be within 30 mins max of the beach and prefab home on a lot would be the most affordable but to lose my proximity of the beach only to end up in another overpopulated area in 4 years would be horrible.

[@catlas_]

Hey Noah, small caveat. Port Charlotte covers much more area than what your map shows, including the west side of Myakka River known as Gulf Cove and South Gulf Cove

[@agagorz1]

Noa, and similar question for Port Charlotte, short rental regulations for a singe family home? Thank you in advance! Love your informative videos! We are thinking about buying a home there to be rented in some months.

[@NoahWard_SarasotaFlorida]

Depending on the area, there are restrictions. Our team would be happy to help walk you through these different areas. You can reach out to me directly and we can set up a time to chat.

[@NoahWard_SarasotaFlorida]

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[@leanneadams2549]

I don’t think one is better than the other. It’s a matter of preference and circumstances. I tried super hard in the summer of 2022 to get a house with top credit scores and nothing would come together. I guess I know why now. I still would like a house in that area but do t think I could afford the home insurance ! Geez. It’s driving the normal people away !!

[@erinbenson9550]

How do I get the book you talked about. The North Port area guide

[@NoahWard_SarasotaFlorida]

The link is in the description of all my videos. Here is the link: bit.ly/3dxXEYC

[@jimmclaughlin5930]

Ok next up Port Charlotte or Punta Gorda this is an easy one for me.

[@stephenbranchaud1152]

Me too, Port Charlotte every day of the week. We won't even patronize businesses in Punta Gorda

[@jimmclaughlin5930]

I will be back down to PG in two weeks camt wait to get back i hear fishermans villiage is up for sale and Harpoon harrys is moving across the river to Port Charlotte thats a real bummer but for me its Punta Gorda my favorite little city in all of SW Florida looks like it will be eagle point park unless i win the lottery then it will be PG isles.

[@NoahWard_SarasotaFlorida]

Enjoy your vacation!

[@pawsitiveleader8710]

What about homeowners insurance, flood insurance and car insurance?

[@NoahWard_SarasotaFlorida]

That’s all relative to the property you buyer. There is not a one size fits all.

[@leanneadams2549]

I’m 57 with a clean driving record and for full coverage insurance on my 2018 Q50 Infiniti with all the safety features is $300 a month !!! And I work at the Post Office and there’s no way I could afford $6,000 a month for flood insurance ! It’s stupid expensive but needed. I don’t know 🤷‍♀️ it’s sad but I’ve got to realize that I’ve been priced out also and need to return home to Wisconsin! 😞 I’m not thrilled with yucky Jacksonville anyways. This city is DISGUSTING!

[@pawsitiveleader8710]

@@leanneadams2549 Holy Crap, Florida needs new leadership!

[@leanneadams2549]

@@pawsitiveleader8710 I couldn’t agree more PL8710 !!

[@Laura-y4h1d]

I live in Port Charlotte for the past 17 years and have to say in the beginning my property tax was 2200 back in 2007 now I pay 4400 house ins was 1500 now its 4400 and flood ins is seperate thats another 1000 and I pay 214 for car ins never got a ticket in my life they rip u off for everything here to be honest I have been thinking about selling bcuz I am a widow and just cant afford it every year they raise honestly I'm better off selling collecting my money and just renting a condo until the good Lord calls me home I'm 63 yrs old I cant keep up anymore PORT CHARLOTTE is the most money hungrey state I have ever seen in my life thats why the homeless camps are out of control !!!!!!!

[@jazzbeau507]

Route 41 is much nicer in North Port and the commercial area is much newer. In Port Charlotte, the commercial area seems a little run down in parts. North Port has a nice public library and North Port has a nicer feel to it overall. North Port may have more diversity, and I think has a Russian and/or Ukranian immigrant community.

[@NoahWard_SarasotaFlorida]

North Port is growing faster than Port Charlotte for sure so we will see more commercial development=

[@ashley.m.9835]

Heard wellen park had priced people out… what will that do for the prices. During covid lots were less than half, are we getting too aggressive? North port doesn’t have its own school system. We are under the Sarasota umbrella. If you live in north port you have to expect to go to Sarasota often which is a 40+ minute ride without traffic.

[@NoahWard_SarasotaFlorida]

North Port land prices I believe will stay the same and go up because how cheap they currently area. Being able to buy a 1/4 lot in one of the most desired counties in Florida for only $20k-$25k is a great price. Home prices in North Port are also the most affordable in the entire county so I see these prices staying steady. North Port has its own schools within city limits. They are part of Sarasota County school system but are located in North Port.

[@agagorz1]

Anyone knows what are the regulations for a short term rental in North Port?

[@NoahWard_SarasotaFlorida]

The city of North Port does not have any minimum night restrictions as of right now

[@agagorz1]

Thanks!

[@WasatchWheeler]

Who are your top small builders in North Port?

[@NoahWard_SarasotaFlorida]

Depends on what style you are looking for. It is not a one size fits all as each builder has their own style. Some people may prefer one builder because of certain features while others do not really care for them.

[@cefcruz5495]

Noah do you have any homes available in Port Charlotte ? Preferably New Construction. I love North Port buy my wife likes Port Charlotte due to family being so close.

[@NoahWard_SarasotaFlorida]

Yeah we have different options when your ready to buy

[@Livewire1722]

Are there safe areas to live?

[@noush4283]

Any info about Palmetto

[@NoahWard_SarasotaFlorida]

Check out our video of why people choose Palmetto. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZyuYYNjost8Y6ssi=lpZNh2PnI5qRthKS

[@erinbenson9550]

Is Port Charlotte safe. I keep reading it a high crime city?

[@FalconMoose]

Very safe. 70% Republican and armed.

[@originalk9111]

About flood and hurricanes in north port. And no city water…

[@NoahWard_SarasotaFlorida]

Parts of North Port have city water. New construction homes do better in hurricanes as they are built up to prevent any sort of flooding.

[@johnconni]

Real question is which has a lower tax rate?

[@NoahWard_SarasotaFlorida]

North Port has about a 1.4% tax rate on the assessed value of a property (Not Purchase Price)

[@kinazz19]

Neither used to be nice years ago when I lived there in the early 2000s but way to over crowded now.And expensive!!!

[@joemoney91]

Port Charlotte is not a city!