Pulte Homes unveils plans for Cassia Bay

PulteGroup, one of the nation’s most recognized and trusted new homebuilders for 70 years, has closed on the land for a new Pulte Homes-branded community in Punta Gorda, Cassia Bay. The gated neighborhood, off Burnt Store Road, will offer 222 single-family homes and an amenity campus. Prices are expected to start in the upper $200,000s.

“Cassia Bay offers brand new homes with low monthly payments in a location close to the water and to the Punta Gorda airport.” said Josh Graeve, president of PulteGroup’s Southwest Florida Division. “We are excited to introduce new homebuying options in Punta Gorda, which is well known for its charm.”

Pulte’s new-construction homes in Cassia Bay will boast three to four bedrooms, two and three baths and 1,256 to 2,703 square feet under air. Spacious modern open floor plans cater to a variety of lifestyles, have two- and three-car garages and offer flexible options for personalization. Additional details and model homes will be announced soon.

Residents can take advantage of the community’s low fees, location and absence of CDD fees. They’ll also enjoy Cassia Bay’s amenities, including a pool and cabana building, fitness center and two pickleball courts.

Cassia Bay is just four miles south of U.S. 41 and eight-minutes west of Interstate 75, both providing easy access to Downtown Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte and Fort Myers. The Punta Gorda Airport, offering direct flights to more than 50 destinations, is only 10 minutes from the community, while the Southwest Florida International Airport is 35 minutes away.

Cassia Bay’s location is within a 10-minute drive of everyday shopping and dining needs with quality healthcare and employment opportunities nearby. Less than 15 minutes away, Downtown Punta Gorda is known for its charming open-air waterfront restaurants, daily live music, weekly farmers market and array of boutique shops. Close by is Fisherman’s Village with specialty shops, restaurants and a year-round calendar of events and festivals. Port Charlotte, a 30-minute drive from Cassia Bay, is a commercial hub with national stores and restaurants and an indoor shopping mall.

Situated along the Peace River at its confluence with the Gulf, Punta Gorda is an ideal destination for water recreation, including boating, fishing, paddleboarding, kayaking and fossil hunting. The Visual Arts Center, located 12 minutes from Cassia Bay, features galleries and classrooms offering daily art, pottery and jewelry classes and an extensive art library. Port Charlotte provides numerous family-friendly activities, such as the Kidstar Park, an amusement center featuring a giant tunnel park, go karts, slides and a ball pit.

The community’s proximity to both U.S. 41 and I-75 is ideal for those commuting to work in nearby Port Charlotte and north Cape Coral, accounting for a combined 65,000 jobs. Major employers include city and county governments, the public school district and healthcare systems.