Under contract-accepting backup offers. FIRE SALE!! 490 Via Esplanade offers a unique opportunity for the savvy buyer looking to restore or replace a waterfront pool home in the highly desirable Punta Gorda Isles. With its prime location, the home offers some of the best fishing and boating access in the area, making it a perfect spot for those who cherish time on the water. This 3-bedrooms, 2-bathroom, two car garage home was unfortunately involved in a fire, but it presents a blank canvas for renovation and the potential to create your dream home in an exceptional location. Boasting 2,439 sq ft of living space, this Mediterranean-style property is set on an expansive lot with picturesque water views down the Snapper Strait Canal and out to Charlotte Harbor. The home features a spacious floor plan, including a Great Room that overlooks the pool and lanai area. While significant restoration is needed in parts of the home, the potential for a remarkable transformation is clear. Outside, the property features 85' of concrete seawall (maintained by the city) and dock, along with a 16,000 lb. boat lift, making it a perfect spot for boaters. Whether you choose to rebuild the existing structure or design a new vision, the location is unbeatable. Located just moments from Fishermen's Village and Downtown Punta Gorda, this home offers proximity to dining, shopping, and entertainment in one of the most sought-after areas of Southwest Florida. This property is being sold as-is and provides a rare opportunity to invest in a waterfront location with immense potential.