42581 Atlas Drive, Punta Gorda, FL 33982
Sources: Stellar MLS (listings + 12-mo closed sales), FEMA, modeled insurance. Interpretation: Momentum Research. Data notes
42581 Atlas Drive in Babcock Ranch Community Northr, Punta Gorda is listed at $679,000 (4,636 sq ft, about $146 per sq ft). That is 48% above Babcock Ranch Community Northr's median closed sale of $458,950 over the last 12 months (830 recorded sales). Per square foot it is below the community's recent $230/sq ft by about 37%. It has been listed Apr 21, 2026, longer than the community's typical 55 days to contract. Listing facts: built in 2023, waterfront, HOA dues of $268/mo, a CDD assessment of about $3,183/yr. The parcel maps to FEMA flood zone X, outside the special flood hazard area. Figures are from the MLS record and county data; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
- CDD assessment ~$3,183/yr
- Built 2023 · 3 yrs
- 4,636 sq ft of living area
- 3-car garage
- listed Apr 21, 2026
- HOA $268/mo (per listing)
About this home
Welcome to this beautifully designed Roseland model by Pulte, located in the sought-after Northridge at Babcock Ranch. This home was thoughtfully created for multi-generational living, offering a private in-law suite on the main floor along with expansive living spaces for gathering and everyday comfort. One of the true highlights of this home—and a favorite of the current owners—is the stunning kitchen, featuring an impressive oversized island and gas range, making it the perfect space for cooking, entertaining, and bringing everyone together.
Upstairs, a finished loft provides additional flexible living space—ideal for a second family room, media area, or private retreat. Step outside to enjoy the oversized screened lanai, offering plenty of room to relax, dine, and take in the peaceful lake views—a perfect extension of your living space. Designed with both comfort and convenience in mind, hurricane shutters, and custom built-in closets for enhanced organization, laundry room upgraded with built in cabinets With over 4,600 square feet, this home offers a rare opportunity for two families to comfortably coexist under one roof, while still maintaining privacy.
It also serves beautifully as a spacious home for a large family needing room to spread out. The owners have truly loved this home and are sad to leave, which speaks to how special it is. Located in America’s first solar-powered town, residents enjoy access to Babcock Ranch’s amenities, including parks, trails, pools, and a vibrant town center.
A standout opportunity offering space, flexibility, and features not found in many comparable homes—including loft space, modern upgrades, and a lakefront setting.
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Estimated monthly payment
- Principal & interest $3,702/mo 70%
- Taxes $888/mo 17%
- Insurance $192/mo 4%
- HOA $268/mo 5%
- CDD $265/mo 5%
$5,315/mo at 20% down, 30-yr @ 7.24% · edit any field to update.
Editable estimate — not a loan offer. Estimates only; see data & estimate notes.
Property taxes
✓ Certified tax roll · county-average rateProperty taxes in Florida are reassessed after a sale, so a buyer’s first full-year bill can be higher than the seller’s. Budget from this estimate, not the current bill, before you make an offer.
Most of this comes from Florida’s Save Our Homes assessment cap resetting when the home sells — the current owner’s protected assessment does not transfer to a new buyer.
Certified 2025 tax roll values for this parcel (Florida DOR). The roll gives values, not the bill; the current owner’s bill above is estimated from the taxable value.
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Sources: Florida DOR certified tax roll (2025), Stellar MLS; millage: Florida TaxWatch 2025 How Florida Counties Compare (county-average millage); school portion estimated at ~42% of total, capped at 6.50 mills. County public record, not MLS data — matched to this home by parcel ID. Estimates are not a tax bill; the county property appraiser and tax collector set the actual amount.
What it really costs to own 42581 Atlas Drive
The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from this listing's MLS record, the county tax roll, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.
| Property tax | The current owner's bill is about $5,850/yr (certified county roll, taxable value × millage). Buy at the asking price of $679,000 and the first-year bill resets to about $10,650/yr (the parcel is matched to the certified roll; asking price less the $50,000 homestead exemption × 16.92 mills (county-average millage, estimate)); Save Our Homes caps later increases at 3%/yr. |
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| CDD / special assessments | This listing reports $3,183/yr in CDD or special-district assessments on the tax bill (MLS, TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount). |
| HOA dues | $268/month per the listing record. Dues cover what the association documents say they cover; ask for the budget and reserve study before you close. |
| Home and flood insurance | The average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Charlotte County is $2,298/yr (2,415 policies, Citizens detail by county, April 2026); private-market quotes differ by roof age, wind mitigation and distance to the coast. The page's modeled range for this home is $1,500–$3,500/yr; neither is a quote. Flood: this address maps to FEMA zone X, outside the high-risk zone; flood insurance is optional but most lenders and insurers recommend it. Statewide, a zone X flood policy runs about $500–$700/yr (FEMA Risk Rating 2.0 averages, not a quote). |
| Roof and age | Built in 2023. A newer roof and current wind-mitigation features usually mean the lower end of insurance quotes; ask for the wind-mitigation form. |
Estimated carrying cost at the asking price, before the mortgage: about $1,612/month (tax $888, CDD $265, HOA $268, insurance $192). An estimate from the sources above, not a quote; the monthly-cost calculator on this page adds the loan.
Flood zone & elevation
Sourced environmental data for the parcel. Confirm with FEMA and your insurer.
From the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer. In this zone lender-required flood insurance is generally not mandated; confirm for the parcel.
Approximate parcel elevation from USGS; confirm exact elevation with a survey.
Charlotte County is on the Florida coast; wind coverage is a major part of the premium. Premiums and coverage vary by home (roof age, wind mitigation, claims history); obtain a quote from a licensed insurer.
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for Charlotte County, FL: overall Relatively High. Ratings compare this county with every county in the United States for expected annual loss from each hazard.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (county level, hazard risk ratings only). Ratings describe the county, not this parcel; the flood zone shown above is parcel-specific. Verify insurance requirements with your lender and agent.
Internet & broadband
Address-level fiber service is not confirmed for this home. Check the FCC National Broadband Map (broadbandmap.fcc.gov) or the provider for this address.
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Pricing & the Charlotte County market
How this home is priced against recent nearby sales, and where Charlotte County has been over 25 years. Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records; closed sales, deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Estimates only; see data notes.
This home’s $/sq ft vs. nearby sales
List $/sq ft against recent nearby closed sales; the community median is marked.
Price vs. size in Charlotte County
Each dot is a closed sale since 2004 (10700 total). This home is the gold marker.
Sale price (y) by living area in sq ft (x). Stellar MLS closed sales.
Median $/sq ft by year
Community sold $/sq ft, 2012–2026. This home lists at $146/sq ft.
Median sale price by year
12-month median closed price, 2012–2026.
Market Heat by year (0–100)
Momentum Market Heat, 2013–2026. Now 49 (normal).
This home’s history
- 2023BuiltPer public record
- About Apr 2026Listed (per MLS)Approximate list date from the MLS cumulative days-on-market count (<span class="mw-dom" data-listed="2026-04-21" data-fmt="dom">listed Apr 21, 2026</span>)
- Jul 10, 2026First seen on movewithmomentum.comObserved at $779,000
- Aug 12, 2026Price cut$759,000 (-$20,000, -2.6%)
- Sep 20, 2026Price cut$699,000 (-$60,000, -7.9%)
- Oct 14, 2026Price cut$679,000 (-$20,000, -2.9%)
- NowActiveCurrently for sale
Build year is from public record. The MLS list date is approximate (today minus the cumulative days on market the MLS reports, which can span relistings). Other milestones reflect movewithmomentum.com’s own observations since we began tracking this listing and are not the MLS listing history; dates and prices are deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Price & listing history
Building permits
Comparable recent sales
Only 1 closed sale within about 10 miles in Charlotte County in the last 18 months matched this home’s type and size. Fewer than 3 is too few for a median, so none is shown.
Limited comparable data: these sales are listed for reference only. A licensed agent can prepare a property-specific comparative market analysis. Sold prices are MLS closed-sale records, deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The Messtimate
Insufficient local evidence for an automated estimate. The Messtimate is a deliberately simple range — living area × recent closed-sale $/sq ft from comparable homes nearby — and it only renders when at least 3 defensible sales exist within about 10 miles in Charlotte County in the last 18 months. Only 1 qualifies for this home, so no dollar range is shown. It is not an appraisal or a valuation.
Methodology: the range would be 4,636 sq ft × the interquartile $/sq ft of comparable closed sales (same property type, living area within 30%, closed within 18 months, nearest verified subdivision, 3-mile, then 10-mile same-county stage). Estimate for general information only; never an appraisal, valuation, or offer. Updated October 30, 2026.
Momentum Property Score
65/100 is solid, mid-pack across the objective indicators below. It reflects only those measures — not the home’s quality, condition, or desirability.
A 0-100 score built from objective property and market data: flood risk, insurance, pricing, supply, affordability, and recent sales. Higher means more measures line up in a buyer’s favor. It reflects only the factors below.
Coverage: 7 of 8 indicators had valid data for this home; indicators without data are left out, not scored as zero. Momentum Scores are objective, rules-based indicators computed from listing facts, public records, and recent comparable sales. They do not measure property condition, quality, or investment suitability, and they are not appraisals, valuations, investment advice, or judgments about a neighborhood or who should live there. Verify independently.
The Momentum read
🟢 Buyer-leaning conditions around this listing. 2684.0 months of supply in the surrounding market and 192 days on market for this home, against a 56-day area median.Days on market:this home 192Area median: 56 daysWhy it matters: above-median time on market, together with the level of supply, is a clear sign of how much leverage sits with buyers.Momentum Research interpretation of the MLS facts in the snapshot above. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2026. As of September 20, 2026.
🟡 Asking $146 per square foot, about 37% below the community’s $230 median. Charlotte County’s 12-month median sold price per square foot is $230. Median sold price per square foot is up 7.8% year over year. Confidence: Very High · 830 closed sales in 12 monthsMLS facts: Stellar MLS closed sales. A per-square-foot gap is context, not an appraisal; condition, lot, and view set the final number here.
Recent Charlotte County sales closed near 93.0% of original asking.Why it matters: the community’s own record shows how far opening prices typically move, and how often buyers compete without financing.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, community-level, 12 months ending September 20, 2026. Aggregates only; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
What’s unique here: one of only 1423 active listings in Charlotte County.
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Checked against the MLS October 30, 2026 · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
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Buyer research checklist
Items worth confirming for 42581 Atlas Drive, chosen from what the record shows. This is general guidance, not advice about this specific property.
- Built in 2023: confirm the roof and HVAC install dates and whether any builder or manufacturer warranty transfers.
- HOA dues are listed at $268/mo: request the current budget, reserves, and rules before relying on that figure or on any restriction.
- A CDD assessment of about $3,183/yr is on record: confirm the bond balance and remaining term with the district; it appears on the tax bill.
- FEMA flood zone X: flood insurance is not usually required, but get a quote anyway — FEMA reports roughly one in four flood claims come from outside high-risk zones.
- Get a homeowners insurance quote for this specific address in Charlotte County; a wind-mitigation inspection and, on older homes, a four-point inspection can change the premium.
- Waterfront: confirm seawall or dock condition and permits, and ask who owns and maintains the shoreline.
- Listed living area is 4,636 sq ft: verify it against the property appraiser's record and measure before relying on it.
- Order a survey to confirm lot boundaries and easements.
- Review permit history with the county.
- Property taxes: the estimate on this page (about $10,650/yr) assumes reassessment at the list price less the homestead exemption. Estimated buyer taxes are about $4,800 more per year than the current owner’s estimated bill (+82%). Exemptions and portability change the actual bill — confirm with the county property appraiser.
- School zoning shown here comes from district data and changes; confirm the assigned schools directly with the district before relying on them.
Data sources & freshness
| Listing record | Stellar MLS, checked against the MLS hourly (last: October 30, 2026) |
| Comparable sales | Fewer than 3 defensible closed sales within about 10 miles in Charlotte County — no medians or automated estimate shown |
| Flood zone & elevation | FEMA flood maps + USGS elevation (Zone X shown above) |
| Taxes & monthly cost | Certified county tax roll (parcel-matched) × county millage; an estimate, not a bill |
| Insurance figure | Modeled estimate; obtain a real quote before offering |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments; verify with the district |
Momentum Research lines are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Estimates are informational, not appraisals or advice. Methodology: how Momentum scores are computed.
Frequently asked questions
How big is 42581 Atlas Drive and when was it built?
Per the listing record, 42581 Atlas Drive was built in 2023 and has 4,636 sq ft of living area, 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. Living area and lot size come from the MLS record and should be verified against the county property appraiser.
What community is 42581 Atlas Drive in?
42581 Atlas Drive is in Babcock Ranch Community Northr in Punta Gorda, Charlotte County. Too few comparable closed sales exist nearby for this page to show local sales statistics; a licensed agent can prepare a comparative market analysis.
Does 42581 Atlas Drive have an HOA, and how much are the dues?
The listing reports HOA dues of $268 per month. Dues, what they cover, and the community's rules should be confirmed from the association's current documents before relying on them.
What is a CDD fee?
A Community Development District fee funds a community's roads, amenities, and infrastructure through a bond and appears on the annual tax bill. This parcel shows a CDD assessment of about $3,183 per year; confirm the exact figure with the county.
Why might property taxes on 42581 Atlas Drive differ from the current owner's?
The estimate on this page (about $10,650 per year) assumes reassessment at the list price less the homestead exemption. Estimated buyer taxes are about $4,800 more per year than the current owner’s estimated bill (+82%). Florida reassesses a home after it sells; for a homesteaded seller the Save Our Homes cap on their assessment does not transfer, and a buyer's own exemptions and portability are applied separately, so the two bills usually differ. Any tax figure shown here is an estimate, not the actual bill — confirm with the county property appraiser and tax collector.
Are short-term rentals allowed at 42581 Atlas Drive?
Many communities restrict short-term rentals, and city/county rules also apply. Confirm the current HOA/CDD rules and local ordinances directly before assuming any rental use.
Is 42581 Atlas Drive in a flood zone?
The FEMA flood map places this parcel in Zone X, outside the special flood hazard area, so flood insurance is not usually required by a lender. It is still available and worth quoting; confirm the parcel's status with FEMA and your insurer.
Can I rely on the figures on this page?
No. Estimated taxes, insurance, payments, and any market or comparable-sales summary are opinions and estimates for general information only and should not be relied upon. Verify all information independently before making any decision.
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