2913 Rufus Road, North Port
Latest Homes for Sale in North Port, Florida
Ask any resident of North Port why they choose to call this city home, and they’ll tell you the same thing - there is a contagious sense of community and endless opportunities for outdoor activities. With a population of around 77,000, North Port is a great place to call home with a range of housing options available - from modest 900 square-foot homes to spacious 2,500+ square-foot family homes on acreage. With villas to townhouses, single family homes, golf course communities, gated communities, condos, mobile homes, and everything in-between, North Port has something for everyone. North Port ranks better than 99% of other areas and won the livability award for being one of the top 10 cities in Florida. North Port experienced a new construction boom in the period of 2001-2008, so a large percentage of homes for sale are of newer construction standards.
North Port is a breath-taking place to call home, with a wealth of A+ amenities. While the cost of living is about 4% higher than the rest of Florida, it’s for a good reason. Crime in North Port is 53% lower than in the rest of the state, and high school graduation rate is 3% higher. This makes North Port a hit amongst parents, who want to give their children the best possible education!
North Port residents are spoiled with an A+ weather rating, enjoying an average summer temperate of 81ºF. When spring and summer roll around, families and individuals can be found enjoying every moment in the city’s vast green spaces, unwinding on the nearby beaches, wining and dining out, and relishing in the endless shopping and lifestyle opportunities. North Port truly is unlike anything else in Florida. North Port is no stranger to modernization - making it a great place to settle down and stay on the pulse of evolving technologies. Families enjoy some peace of mind, thanks to the city’s highly-alert police department. The NPPD recently signed an agreement with Ring the video doorbell maker, to interact directly with the population about crime in their area, IN REAL TIME, via their free to the public Neighbors app.
The people here are renowned for being some of the friendliest in Florida, who you can meet when indulging in North Port’s range of indoor and outdoor activities - from fishing to swimming in a geothermal sinkhole at Warm Mineral Springs, parasailing, boat trips, water sports, concerts and shows, and so much more. North Port hosts a variety of community events year-round including 5k runs, art shows, community yard sales and many holiday celebrations. Transportation between North Port and surrounding South Florida communities is made convenient by way of the Sarasota County Area Transit.
North Port is Approximately:
• 79 minutes to Tampa
• 43 minutes to Sarasota
• 56 minutes to Ft Myers
• 183 minutes to Miami
What is the School District Like?
The Sarasota County School District offers a great school district with a big emphasis on academics and sports. The Sarasota County School District educates about 43,111 students in all of Sarasota County and includes:
38 Elementary School
22 Middle Schools
14 High School
1 Private School
Sarasota County also has a wide variety of choices for your little ones, with a total of 15 schools where Pre-K is available.
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