Burnt Store Lakes

Homes for Sale

Tucked along the Burnt Store Road corridor in southern Punta Gorda, Burnt Store Lakes is one of Southwest Florida's most appealing places to build or buy a custom home. With eleven freshwater lakes, wide-open greenbelts, and a front-row seat to the wildlife that makes SWFL special, "The Lakes" offers a peaceful, nature-rich lifestyle, just minutes from Burnt Store Marina, downtown Punta Gorda, and Cape Coral.

Whether you're relocating, retiring, buying a seasonal getaway, or building from the ground up, the Buy A House With Barbie team knows Burnt Store Lakes inside and out, and we'd love to help you find your place here.

Why Buyers Love Living in Burnt Store Lakes

Eleven Freshwater Lakes and Natural Beauty
True to its name, Burnt Store Lakes is built around eleven scenic freshwater lakes spread throughout the community. Many homes enjoy lake views or backyard greenbelts, and it's common to spot bald eagles, ospreys, herons, egrets, and sandhill cranes right from your lanai. Residents can launch a canoe or kayak from the community launch and paddle out through Bear Branch Creek toward Charlotte Harbor.

Custom Homes and New Construction
Burnt Store Lakes has seen tremendous growth in recent years, giving it a fresh, newer-community feel. You'll find mostly custom-built, Florida-style single-family homes, plus a selection of condominiums and vacant homesites for buyers ready to design and build their dream home. If new construction is on your wish list, this is one of the best-value build opportunities in the Punta Gorda area.

Deed-Restricted Community With Low POA Dues
Burnt Store Lakes is a deed-restricted community overseen by the Burnt Store Lakes Property Owners' Association. Deed restrictions help protect property values and keep the neighborhood looking its best, while annual dues remain refreshingly low compared to many Southwest Florida communities, with no CDD fees. The POA also hosts community events and social activities that make it easy to meet your neighbors.

Parks, Trails, and Outdoor Living
Quiet streets are perfect for walking, biking, and golf-cart rides, and common areas like Lowell Thompson Memorial Park give residents a place to relax, picnic, and enjoy the outdoors year-round.

📍 Location

Burnt Store Lakes sits just north of Burnt Store Marina, one of the largest deep-water marinas in Southwest Florida, with Gulf access, golf, pickleball, dining, and waterfront events, most of it just a few minutes' drive from home. From here you're also close to:

• Downtown Punta Gorda's waterfront dining, shopping, and Harborwalk
• Cape Coral and North Fort Myers to the south
• Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
• Gulf Coast beaches and islands including Boca Grande and Sanibel
• Babcock Ranch and the growing Burnt Store Corridor

It is also a part of a massive new development plan in Charlotte County for the Burnt Store Corridor, where shopping, retail and many other things are happening.