
$452,900
16129 Bluestem Lane
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
Listing updated: January 28, 2026 at 6:49 AM ET
Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Day on market
Garage spaces
Flood zone
About this home
One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Welcome to 16129 Bluestem Lane, an exceptional residence located in Babcock Ranch, proudly recognized as the first solar-powered community in the United States. Situated on a quiet cut de sac in Lake Babcock neighborhood, this beautifully upgraded home offers a refined blend of space, style, sustainability, and everyday convenience. Offering over 2,800 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, this two-story home features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a private flex room/den, and a generously sized upstairs loft, providing exceptional versatility for family living, guests, work-from-home needs, and entertaining. A welcoming foyer leads past a private den with French doors into a bright, open great room seamlessly connected to the kitchen. The chef-inspired kitchen showcases granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, an extended center island, walk-in pantry, and abundant cabinetry—ideal for both daily living and effortless gatherings. The primary suite is conveniently located on the main level, offering privacy and comfort with a walk-in closet with ample room. The laundry room located on the first floors equipped with loads of custom cabinetry granite counter tops and utility sink. A well-placed half bath completes the first floor just off of the entry way and home office/den. Upstairs, a spacious loft creates the perfect setting for movie nights, a playroom, or additional living space, accompanied by three additional bedrooms and two full bathrooms, offering flexibility for family or visiting guests. One of the upstairs bedrooms also has a private full bathroom. Outdoors, enjoy a fully fenced backyard with tranquil lake views and a new extended paver lanai, ideal for entertaining around a fire pit, relaxing in a hammock, or enjoying peaceful Florida mornings. With room to add a pool, the backyard is ready to be transformed into your own private retreat. The 2-car garage features a 4-foot extension and epoxy-coated floors, providing extra storage and a clean, durable finish and drive way that also has been extended. Living in Babcock Ranch is truly a lifestyle. This golf-cart-friendly community allows for easy walking, biking, or golf cart rides to in-community schools, making daily routines both convenient and connected. Residents enjoy an unmatched level of accessibility with urgent care, grocery store, shopping, restaurants, banking, and everyday services all located within the community. Combined with low HOA fees, X flood zone status, and proximity to Cypress Lodge, the Parkway trail system, and resort-style amenities—including pools, tennis and pickleball courts, playgrounds, a fishing lagoon, miles of scenic trails, weekly farmers markets, food trucks, live music, and year-round community events—this home offers a way of life unlike anywhere else in Southwest Florida.
Estimated monthly payment
Estimate only. Taxes use the listing's reported amount where available; insurance is a Florida-average estimate. Your actual payment will vary — run a full calculation or talk to a lender.
Price & listing history1 days on market
- Status: ActiveJan 27, 2026
- Listed$452,900Jan 27, 2026
- Price increased$452,900
Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Single Family Residence
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 1
- Cumulative DOM
- 159
- Subdivision
- Babcock Ranch Community Ph 1b1
- County
- Charlotte
- Year built
- 2021
- Living area
- 2,870 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $158
- Building area
- 3,564 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 7,161 sq ft
- Lot category
- 0 to less than 1/4
- Flood zone
- X (12015C0500G)
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- Annual taxes
- $8,409 (2025)
- Parcel #
- 422629305003
- Zoning
- BOZD
- MLS #
- C7520317
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Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full bathrooms
- 3
- Half bathrooms
- 1
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans(s), High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Stories / Levels
- Two
- Direction faces
- West
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Attached garage
- No
- Parking features
- Driveway, Oversized
HOA & Financial
- HOA fee
- $480 / Quarterly
- Monthly HOA
- $160/mo
- Total monthly fees
- $301/mo
- Total annual fees
- $3,612
- HOA name
- Babcock Ranch Residential Association
- CDD
- Yes
- Homestead exemption
- Yes
- Min lease term
- No Minimum
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- Yes
- Additional lease restrictions
- Please contact Babcock Ranch HOA for more association restrictions and requirements.
- Approval process
- Please contact Babcock Ranch HOA for more association restrictions and requirements.
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Lighting, Sliding Doors
- Construction materials
- Block, Stucco, Frame
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Slab
- Road surface
- Asphalt, Paved
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Meter, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Community
- Pets allowed
- Yes
Schools
Letter grades: Florida DOE 2024–25 school grades (Orange, Seminole, Lake, Osceola, Brevard). Assigned schools from the listing agent — verify enrollment with the district.
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Bedroom | First | 12x15 |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | 12x12 |
| Bathroom 3 | Second | 13x11 |
| Bedroom 4 | Second | 14x12 |
| Great Room | First | 14x19 |
| Kitchen | First | 10x14 |
| Bonus Room | Second | 12x13 |
| Balcony/Porch/Lanai | First | 12x10 |
| Office | First | 12x13 |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-01-26
- On market date
- 2026-01-27
- Original list price
- $452,900
- Occupant type
- Vacant
- MLS area
- 33982 - Punta Gorda
- Listing AOR
- Port Charlotte
- Status changed
- 2026-01-27
- Tax legal description
- BCR 1B1 0000 0265 BABCOCK RANCH PHASE 1B1 LOT 265 4639/85 4731/2111
Flood risk
Minimal-risk area outside the mapped floodplain. Flood insurance is optional and typically low-cost.
Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Location
Directions
SR 31 to Babcock Ranch. Using the Cyrpess Parkway entrance where Publix is located, Continue to the round about at the Babcock Ranch schools-take 2nd exit of round about past the Babcock Schools. Make a left at Bluebird Trail, make a right on Bluestem. Home is on the left.
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