Harbour Heights Florida Real Estate
Harbor Heights is a quiet community located on the Peace River in Charlotte County, Florida. Conveniently accessible from exit 167 on I-75, travel to Tampa, Fort Myers and Naples is quick and easy. Less than 3,000 people reside in Harbor Heights, with a median age of 51. With a land area of only 2.2 square miles, Harbor Heights is a cozy community where you will be sure to know your neighbors! It has been said that this is one of the best areas in Southwest Florida to make your dollar stretch when purchasing waterfront property, and has some of the most affordable waterfront property in the county.
A popular destination for retirees, Harbor Heights is equipped with a park that offers tennis courts, basketball courts, picnic tables, shuffleboard courts, picnic tables and barbecue grills. Regular activities are also scheduled for Harbor Heights residents, including Women’s Club meetings, men’s and women’s tennis and shuffleboard games and other social events. Harbor Heights is a great destination for new families as well, with the Deep Creek Elementary school nearby as well as a playground at the park. The park is also on the shore of the Peace River and has a boat ramp and fishing pier, sure to be popular with sports fisherman and boating enthusiasts alike. The Peace River spills into Charlotte Harbor which will take boaters to the blue sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
Harbor Heights took a little beating during Hurricane Charley, but has since bounced back with great progress. Many homes built in the community access the Peace River via canals. However, homeowners in Harbor Heights that do not have direct water access use the nearby boat ramp at the park. Residents in Harbor Heights love to live there because of the year round pleasant weather. Also it isn’t uncommon to see manatees or dolphins while enjoying a sunset view of the Peace River. While direct river front properties are few, there are a number of beautiful and moderate to luxury priced homes available in this peaceful community.
Shopping, fine dining, entertainment, schools, hospitals, houses of worship, grocery stores and more are right around the corner for Harbor Height’s residents in nearby Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda . Also, a quick trip south down I-75 will take you to the airport in Fort Myers. There are also many beaches in the area to enjoy swimming, shelling, sunning and more. Southwest Florida residents also enjoy pleasant weather year round, making it possible for you to enjoy boating, fishing, canoeing and more virtually whenever you want! Harbor Heights is also home to a bird sanctuary, and is the perfect setting for bird watchers and nature enthusiasts.
Contact us with real estate questions about Harbor Heights or its surrounding areas in Charlotte County. We will be glad to help you find your next single family home, condominium, villa or investment property in an area that we like to call paradise.
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