Tarpon Pass: Canal-Side Living with Boating Close By

by Hunt Brothers Realty

Tarpon Pass is an established land-condominium neighborhood inside gated Burnt Store Marina, the waterfront and golf community on Charlotte Harbor with a Punta Gorda mailing address. Rather than a conventional multi-story condominium building, Tarpon Pass and Tarpon Pass II consist of low-density, single-story villa-style residences with attached garages. Some homes have water-oriented settings, while others do not. The boating connection comes primarily from living close to Burnt Store Marina's privately operated deep-water marina, so buyers should not assume that a Tarpon Pass home automatically includes a private dock or marina slip.

This distinction makes Tarpon Pass relevant to buyers who like the Burnt Store Marina boating environment but prefer a ground-level residence and private garage instead of a marina-basin condominium tower. Golf, dining, fitness, tennis and pickleball are also available within the larger community, although access and fees for many recreational facilities are separate from ordinary Tarpon Pass ownership.

Quick Answers About Tarpon Pass

Where Is Tarpon Pass?

Tarpon Pass and Tarpon Pass II are inside Burnt Store Marina in the Punta Gorda 33955 mailing area. The neighborhoods are near Islamorada Boulevard, King Tarpon Drive and Big Pass Lane. Although the mailing address is Punta Gorda, this portion of Burnt Store Marina is in Lee County.

Is Tarpon Pass a Traditional Condominium Building?

No. Tarpon Pass is legally organized as condominium property, but its residences have a single-family or villa-style appearance rather than being units stacked inside a multi-story building. Current property records document single-story homes with attached garages and private outdoor areas.

How Many Homes Are in Tarpon Pass?

Florida condominium records identify 38 units in Tarpon Pass Condo and 33 units in Tarpon Pass II Condo. Buyers should confirm which association governs a particular property because fees and responsibilities can differ between the two.

Are Tarpon Pass Homes Waterfront?

Not every Tarpon Pass residence is waterfront. Individual properties can have different golf, landscape or water-oriented settings, and current Tarpon Pass II listings include homes specifically identified as having no water view. Buyers should verify the exact lot and view rather than assuming waterfront frontage from the neighborhood's location inside Burnt Store Marina.

Does a Tarpon Pass Home Include a Boat Slip?

A private marina slip should not be assumed to convey with a Tarpon Pass residence. Burnt Store Marina provides extensive boating facilities nearby, but marina dockage and storage are separately operated and subject to availability, vessel requirements, agreements and fees.

How Much Are Tarpon Pass Fees?

Fees depend on whether the property is in Tarpon Pass or Tarpon Pass II and can change over time. A current 2026 Tarpon Pass II listing reports a $260 monthly condominium assessment, while current Tarpon Pass listings show different sub-association amounts. Properties also participate in the larger Burnt Store Marina Section 22 structure, so buyers should verify every recurring assessment for the specific home.

Is Golf Available Near Tarpon Pass?

Yes. Burnt Store Marina has a 27-hole golf facility, placing golf close to Tarpon Pass residences. Golf privileges should not be assumed to be included with ownership, so buyers should verify current membership options, fees and playing privileges directly with the golf operation.

Are Tarpon Pass Homes Currently for Sale?

Yes. Current 2026 MLS information shows active properties in both the Tarpon Pass and Tarpon Pass II areas. Availability can change quickly in neighborhoods with relatively few residences, so current MLS data should be used when comparing homes and prices.

Where Is Tarpon Pass in Burnt Store Marina?

Tarpon Pass is located within the residential interior of Burnt Store Marina, near Islamorada Boulevard and streets including King Tarpon Drive and Big Pass Lane. This places residents inside the larger gated marina and golf community while maintaining a lower-density villa-style residential setting.

Burnt Store Marina occupies more than 600 acres along Charlotte Harbor and contains approximately 1,920 residences spread among numerous sub-associations. Housing ranges from marina-front condominiums to villas, detached residences and golf-oriented neighborhoods.

Is Tarpon Pass Actually in Punta Gorda?

Tarpon Pass uses a Punta Gorda, Florida 33955 mailing address, but Burnt Store Marina is in Lee County, south of central Punta Gorda and north of Cape Coral. That distinction matters when researching property records, taxes, permitting, flood information and other county-specific matters.

What Are Tarpon Pass Homes Like?

Tarpon Pass provides an alternative to the multi-story condominium buildings found elsewhere in Burnt Store Marina. Residences have a more conventional villa or detached-home layout, with ground-level living, attached garages and screened outdoor spaces documented in current property information.

The communities date primarily to the mid-1990s. Current Tarpon Pass II property records document two-bedroom, two-bath residences generally ranging from approximately 1,280 square feet into the upper 1,500-square-foot range in selected homes. Floor plans, renovations and additional rooms vary by property.

Do Tarpon Pass Homes Have Garages?

Yes, attached garages are a notable feature of current Tarpon Pass and Tarpon Pass II properties. Recent listings document two-car garages at selected homes, providing a different parking and storage arrangement from many traditional condominium buildings.

Do the Homes Have Screened Outdoor Living?

Screened lanais and outdoor living areas are common features in current property information. The exact size, orientation, view and condition vary by residence, so buyers should compare individual homes rather than assume identical layouts.

How Close Is Boating to Tarpon Pass?

Boating is close because Tarpon Pass sits inside Burnt Store Marina, a community built directly along Charlotte Harbor. The privately operated marina provides wet and dry boat storage, a launch ramp and supporting marine services, subject to current availability and operating policies.

The broader boating route from Burnt Store Marina leads into Charlotte Harbor and toward Gulf waters through Boca Grande Pass. Hunt Brothers Realty's Burnt Store Marina boating and waterfront guide explains the larger community setting in more detail.

Does Buying in Tarpon Pass Guarantee Marina Dockage?

No. Living inside Burnt Store Marina should not be confused with automatically owning or receiving a marina slip. Boat owners should confirm current wet-slip or dry-storage availability, vessel-size limits, water depth, utilities, rates, insurance requirements, waiting lists and marina rules directly with the marina operator before making a purchase dependent on boat storage.

Why Might Tarpon Pass Appeal to a Boat Owner?

Tarpon Pass can appeal to a boat owner who wants to live close to a substantial Charlotte Harbor marina without making a private dock the defining feature of the residence. This can broaden the housing choices for buyers who prioritize a garage, ground-level floor plan and villa-style setting while arranging boat storage separately.

What Amenities Are Available Around Tarpon Pass?

Tarpon Pass residents live within the larger Burnt Store Marina environment, where boating, golf, fitness, racquet recreation and dining are available. The broader community currently includes:

Deep-water marina facilities
Wet and dry boat storage
Boat-launch facilities
27-hole golf facility
Fitness facilities
Tennis and pickleball
Pool and spa recreation through applicable facilities
Dining within the community
Boating and recreational businesses
Gated community access

These should not all be represented as amenities automatically included in a Tarpon Pass condominium assessment. Marina services, golf, fitness, racquet facilities and other recreation can have separate memberships, usage charges or availability requirements. Buyers should verify the current arrangement for any facility important to their decision.

How Much Are Tarpon Pass Association Fees?

Tarpon Pass buyers need to distinguish between the neighborhood sub-association assessment and the broader Burnt Store Marina Section 22 assessment. The exact amounts depend on the property and association.

A current Tarpon Pass II listing reports a monthly condominium assessment of approximately $260, with a second association identified as Section 22 Burnt Store Marina. Another current Tarpon Pass property reports a higher monthly neighborhood assessment and a separate annual charge. These examples demonstrate why one fee figure should not be applied to every Tarpon Pass residence.

What Do the Fees Cover?

Current listing information identifies items such as grounds maintenance, management and gated access among association-related services, but inclusions can differ by association and change with budgets. Buyers should obtain the current Tarpon Pass or Tarpon Pass II budget, Section 22 assessment information and governing documents to determine exactly what each charge covers.

What Should Buyers Know About the Land-Condominium Structure?

Tarpon Pass illustrates why the word "condominium" does not always mean an apartment-style residence. The legal condominium structure governs ownership and common responsibilities, while the physical homes resemble detached or villa-style residences.

Buyers should review the declaration and other governing documents to understand what portions of the property are individually owned, what portions are common elements and which maintenance or insurance responsibilities belong to the owner versus the association. Those responsibilities should not be inferred from the home's detached appearance.

Questions about ownership boundaries, association responsibilities, insurance obligations or other legal provisions should be reviewed with an appropriate Florida real estate attorney, title professional or other qualified professional when individualized guidance is needed.

What Should Buyers Know About Flood and Insurance?

Flood information should be evaluated at the individual property level. Current records for selected Tarpon Pass II homes identify FEMA Zone X, but buyers should not apply one property's designation to the entire neighborhood without checking the current map and elevation information for the specific residence.

Insurance responsibilities also deserve close review because a land-condominium structure may allocate property coverage differently from a conventional detached-home HOA. Buyers should obtain the association's current insurance information and determine what separate homeowner coverage is required.

Insurance availability, coverage, deductibles, exclusions and premiums can vary substantially by property. Buyers should obtain property-specific quotes and review the association's coverage with a qualified insurance professional before making a purchasing decision.

How Does Tarpon Pass Compare With Other Burnt Store Marina Neighborhoods?

Burnt Store Marina contains many distinct residential associations, so buyers can compare Tarpon Pass with communities offering different combinations of home type, view, association structure and proximity to the waterfront.

King Tarpon is another land-condominium neighborhood of detached single-story residences inside Burnt Store Marina. Buyers can also compare Mariners Pass, which offers a similar villa-style approach near the marina and golf facilities.

For buyers who prefer an actual marina-basin condominium, Marina South Shore provides a contrasting low-rise waterfront option overlooking the marina. Esplanade at Burnt Store Marina offers larger condominium residences with golf-course or lake views from selected units.

What Should Buyers Verify Before Purchasing in Tarpon Pass?

A Tarpon Pass purchase involves both neighborhood-level and Burnt Store Marina master-community considerations. Buyers should verify:

Whether the property is governed by Tarpon Pass or Tarpon Pass II
Current neighborhood condominium assessment
Current Section 22 master assessment
What each assessment includes
Association budgets and reserve information
Pending or approved special assessments
Association and individual-owner insurance responsibilities
Flood-zone information for the specific property
Exterior and roof maintenance responsibilities
Pet restrictions
Rental and leasing restrictions
Buyer-approval requirements
Marina slip or storage availability if boating is important
Golf membership and costs if golf is important
Fitness, tennis, pickleball and pool access if those facilities are desired

Association documents, insurance policies, marina arrangements and property conditions can materially affect a purchase. Buyers should review current documents and use the appropriate licensed real estate professional, Florida real estate attorney, insurance agent, inspector, lender, title professional and other qualified specialists when property-specific guidance is required.

Are Tarpon Pass Homes for Sale?

Current 2026 MLS data shows homes available in the Tarpon Pass area, including properties along King Tarpon Drive and Big Pass Lane. Because Tarpon Pass and Tarpon Pass II together contain a relatively small number of residences, inventory can change significantly when only one or two properties enter or leave the market.

Buyers can review current Tarpon Pass real estate listings through Hunt Brothers Realty. For a wider comparison, explore all Burnt Store Marina homes and condos for sale.

Is Tarpon Pass Worth Considering?

Tarpon Pass is worth considering for buyers who want single-story, villa-style living with attached garage space inside the larger Burnt Store Marina environment. The neighborhood provides a different ownership experience from the community's marina-front towers and traditional multi-story condominium buildings.

Its strongest boating advantage is proximity rather than guaranteed private dockage. Buyers can live within the same gated community as a substantial Charlotte Harbor marina while selecting a residence based on floor plan, garage space, outdoor living and neighborhood setting. For the right buyer, that combination can make Tarpon Pass a practical way to pair lower-density residential living with boating close by.

Explore Tarpon Pass with Hunt Brothers Realty

Hunt Brothers Realty can help buyers compare available Tarpon Pass and Tarpon Pass II properties with other villa, condominium and waterfront choices throughout Burnt Store Marina. Review Tarpon Pass homes for sale, browse the broader Burnt Store Marina real estate market, or contact Hunt Brothers Realty for assistance comparing current properties.

Informational notice: This article is provided for general real estate information and educational purposes only. Association fees, reserves, insurance, flood information, maintenance responsibilities, marina availability, golf and recreational memberships, pet and rental rules and property conditions can change and may differ by residence or association. Buyers should verify current information through governing documents, public records, MLS information and the appropriate qualified real estate, legal, insurance, lending, inspection, title, tax, marine or other professionals before making a purchasing decision.