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Englewood, FL 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Englewood
Englewood is a census designated place located 26 miles south of Sarasota and 40 miles northwest of Fort Myers, it is part of both Charlotte and Sarasota counties. Englewood’s…
Englewood is a census designated place located 26 miles south of Sarasota and 40 miles northwest of Fort Myers, it is part of both Charlotte and Sarasota counties. Englewood’s sunny climate, low cost of living and large variety of activities that appeal to homebuyers looking for 55+ communities in Englewood.
Climate & Geography
Englewood is located on the Gulf of Mexico and enjoys sunny weather and a multitude of beaches and other natural recreational areas. Englewood sees about 20 inches of rain per year, much of it falling during the month of August. Winter temperatures average from 57° to 69° and summer temperatures average 80° to 88° and 75% humidity.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
Like many towns in Florida Englewood has a large variety of beaches to choose from, including Manasota Key Beach, Stump Pass Beach State Park, Englewood Beach, and Blind Pass Beach. Other entertainment options include:
Art & performances
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- Lemon Bay Playhouse – theatre
- Artscape Sculpture Garden
Historical sites and museums
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- Lemon Bay Historical Society
- Englewood Area Historical Museum
Outdoor activities
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- Lemon Bay Park
- Cedar Point Environmental Park
- Myakka State Forest
- Oyster Creek Golf Course
- Myakka Pines Golf Club
- Boca Royale Golf & Country Club
Other activities
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- Catania’s Winery
Cost of Living & Taxes
Florida is a popular retirement spot partially because of the state’s tax structure. Florida has no income tax, or estate tax. There is a 5.5% corporate income tax and property taxes can be high. There are several exemptions for seniors and low-income residents that can reduce the property tax burden. Property taxes and sales taxes vary by location, the average property tax for Englewood is 0.96% assessed property value. Englewood sales tax is 7% which includes the 6% sales tax plus a 1% Sarasota County tax.
Health Care
Residents in Englewood 55+ communities have a variety of health care options to choose from, including the three hospitals within 15 miles of Englewood:
HCA Florida Englewood is a general community hospital with 100 beds and has a perfect score in The Leapfrog Group’s annual hospital safety study and is a Fortune/IBM Watson 100 Top Hospital.
ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte has 256 beds and has accreditation or certification for its Chest Pain Center, Primary Stroke Center and is rated as a Center of Excellence for colorectal surgery.
HCA Florida Fawcett has 253 beds and is listed as one of America’s 50 best hospitals for vascular surgery and has received recognition for patient safety, urology, and vascular treatment from Healthgrades.
Frequently Asked Questions
Of the 4 55+ communities in Englewood, 4 are for sale and none are rentals. By size, there are 1 large community with over 1000 homes, 1 medium community with 500-1000 homes, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Englewood has 344 homes, the largest has 1675 homes, and the average communities consists of 834 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Englewood. The most recent communities started in Englewood include Esplanade at Wellen Park, BeachWalk by Manasota Key, Park Forest. There are also 3 communities in Englewood that offer new construction homes, including Park Forest, BeachWalk by Manasota Key, Esplanade at Wellen Park.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Englewood. Approximately 75.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Foxwood is a gated communities with 344 homes, and Park Forest is another gated communities with 440 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Englewood stay on the market for around 478 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $425,528, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in BeachWalk by Manasota Key average around $652,150, while homes in Esplanade at Wellen Park average around $397,804.
14 communities near Englewood
247 homes near Englewood
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,544 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,037 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,293 sq ft
|Villa
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,930 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,704 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,650 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|4 baths
|2,306 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,602 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,735 sq ft
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3 beds
|4 baths
|2,378 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,727 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,597 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,808 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,737 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,055 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,726 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,726 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,756 sq ft
|Villa
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,661 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,373 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,869 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,850 sq ft
|Villa
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,571 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,695 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,255 sq ft
|Condo
4 beds
|4 baths
|3,704 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,379 sq ft
|Condo
Frequently Asked Questions
Of the 4 55+ communities in Englewood, 4 are for sale and none are rentals. By size, there are 1 large community with over 1000 homes, 1 medium community with 500-1000 homes, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Englewood has 344 homes, the largest has 1675 homes, and the average communities consists of 834 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Englewood. The most recent communities started in Englewood include Esplanade at Wellen Park, BeachWalk by Manasota Key, Park Forest. There are also 3 communities in Englewood that offer new construction homes, including Park Forest, BeachWalk by Manasota Key, Esplanade at Wellen Park.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Englewood. Approximately 75.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Foxwood is a gated communities with 344 homes, and Park Forest is another gated communities with 440 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Englewood stay on the market for around 478 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $425,528, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in BeachWalk by Manasota Key average around $652,150, while homes in Esplanade at Wellen Park average around $397,804.
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