RARE FIND IN AN "X" FLOOD ZONE! BUILD YOUR SOUTHWEST FLORIDA DREAM HOME Discover the perfect canvas for your Florida lifestyle at 951 Riviera Dr, Punta Gorda. This generous 10,024-square-foot (0.23-acre) homesite offers a substantial 93 feet of road frontage, providing plenty of design flexibility for a custom home and outdoor living space. One of the most valuable aspects of this property is its designation in a coveted "X" Flood Zone. For a buyer, this means the property sits at a higher elevation outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, meaning lenders do not require mandatory flood insurance, saving you thousands of dollars annually. Furthermore, a check of the CCGIS website confirms the lot is not in a Scrub Jay zone, and according to the National Wetland Inventory Mapper, there are no wetlands showing on the property, insuring an easier, faster, and more cost-effective permitting process when you are ready to build. Tucked just off Golf Course Blvd, the property is situated on an unimproved road and is just barely inaccessible, located a mere three properties in from the paved main road. Electricity is nearby because of the homes built around this property however future development will require a well and septic system, putting you in total control of your utilities. Whether you are building a permanent home or a seasonal retreat, the logistics here are unmatched. You are located just minutes from I-75 for effortless North and South travel throughout the state. Even better, Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) is just down the street, making travel completely hassle-free when you are ready to get away, or providing ultimate convenience for any seasonal resident. The lifestyle opportunities surrounding this location are spectacular for outdoor enthusiasts. For the boater, you are just a short drive to the water, located approximately 5 minutes from the boat ramps at Darst Park and just under 10 minutes from the world-class Laishley Marina on the Peace River, giving you quick access to Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf. The avid golfer will be in paradise, surrounded by an abundance of premier golf courses right in the immediate area. When you are ready for sun and sand, the pristine, world-famous beaches of Boca Grande and Englewood are both an easy, scenic drive of roughly 30 to 35 miles away. Don't let this affordable, high-and-dry piece of Punta Gorda slip by. Invest in your future today!