44283 PANTHER DRIVE, PUNTA GORDA, FL, 33982
Active66 days on marketListed May 20, 2026MLS #C7526423
About this home
44283 PANTHER DRIVE
Virtually Staged. Annual Unfurnished Rental. A great opportunity to try this amazing community before you buy! Located in the highly sought-after Regency at Babcock Ranch within Babcock Ranch, this beautifully designed Teak Villa offers comfort, style, and practical living in a premier 55+ active adult community. This two-bedroom, two-bath villa provides ample space for everyday living, guests, and storage. The airy open-concept floor plan features a casual dining area that flows into a spacious kitchen complete with a gas stove, upgraded backsplash, large pantry, and abundant counter space—ideal for meal preparation and entertaining. The expansive gathering room opens seamlessly to a private outdoor retreat where you can relax and enjoy peaceful sunset views from the screened back lanai, which has been upgraded with outdoor kitchen prep and privacy wall. The primary suite serves as a relaxing sanctuary with a spa-like bath featuring dual vanities, a glass-enclosed shower, and a generous walk-in closet. The secondary bedroom is perfect for guests or a flexible living space and includes a large walk-in closet, while visitors will appreciate the privacy of their own full bathroom. Additional highlights include a spacious laundry room, stylish window blinds, ceramic flooring throughout, and an epoxy-coated garage floor. The two car garage easily accommodates a large SUV and golf cart and offers ample space for tools and a dedicated workspace. Residents of Regency enjoy exceptional resort-style amenities, including a sparkling pool with lap lanes, a state-of-the-art fitness center, group exercise classes, a yoga lawn, pickleball and tennis courts, bocce ball, shuffleboard, a fire pit, golf simulator, billiards, and a scenic three-mile walking and biking path surrounding a tranquil lake. The vibrant community also features weekly Tuesday morning breakfasts, regular social events, game nights, and resident-planned activities, creating endless opportunities to stay active, engaged, and connected in one of Southwest Florida’s most desirable active adult communities.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,515
Sqft
0.12 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
2025
Year built
One
Levels
$2
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Principal and interest plus estimated taxes and insurance. Run your own numbers below.
$179 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$179/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Estimates only — taxes at 1.1%/yr and typical insurance; your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
$/sqft vs Punta Gorda actives
$2 vs $208
Days on market
66 vs 59 typical
Where $2/sqft sits among the 400 Punta Gorda actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Punta Gorda
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PUNTA GORDA 33982 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
12,543
Median age
53.1
Median income
$68,514
Median home value
$285,400
Avg household
2.24
Households w/ children
1,033
For the school run
Charlotte County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Punta Gorda market
$345K → $345K
Punta Gorda median sold, yr/yr
95.0%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
180 of 400
Punta Gorda actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Punta Gorda, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 98% below the PUNTA GORDA 33982 median. See the full Punta Gorda market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 44283 PANTHER DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Mar ’26$372,500
44303 PANTHER DRIVE · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,515 sqft · $246/sqft · 7 DOM
Sold · Jun ’26$425,000
44356 PANTHER DRIVE · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,601 sqft · $265/sqft · 22 DOM
Sold · Apr ’26$400,000
44295 PANTHER DRIVE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,805 sqft · $222/sqft · 28 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Steeve Cadeau
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 44283 PANTHER DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 44283 PANTHER DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
44283 PANTHER DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 44283 PANTHER DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $179/mo — principal and interest, estimated property taxes and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
Are pets allowed at 44283 PANTHER DRIVE?+
The listing reports pets: Number Limit. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Punta Gorda?+
At $2,600, this home is listed about 99% below the Punta Gorda median of $344,849. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 44283 PANTHER DRIVE?+
East Elementary School (elementary), Punta Gorda Middle School (middle), Charlotte High School (high) — Charlotte County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Three things that matter here
01Under the PUNTA GORDA 33982 market on paper
$2,600 is 98% below the PUNTA GORDA 33982 median of $135,000, and at $2/sqft it sits under the Punta Gorda average of $233.
02Water views
The water view is part of what you're buying — views hold value independently of the structure.
03The price has already moved
Listed at $2,950, now $2,600 — a $350 cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of NICKLAUS VANCE · Benjamin Board. MLS #C7526423.
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