Last Sold Price
2 beds1,192 sqft$164/sqft
17841 Rancho 78 Dr, Alva, FL 33920

Description

A COZY STONE COTTAGE, nestled in a 2.5 acre OAK HAMMOCK surrounded by loquats, bamboo, tangerine, avocado, cherry, azalea,& fields of Bromeliads. This CHARMING cottage has room to grow, the interior is ADORNED with MAGNIFICENT repurposed hardwoods. Flooring & timbers are wormy Chestnut, yes Chestnut. The front door is solid walnut & the screen door enclosure is Spanish Cedar. Ceiling in the den is Maple and Walnut with a beautiful piece of Birdseye Maple. Niche in the den can be converted to a closet,...A COZY STONE COTTAGE, nestled in a 2.5 acre OAK HAMMOCK surrounded by loquats, bamboo, tangerine, avocado, cherry, azalea,& fields of Bromeliads. This CHARMING cottage has room to grow, the interior is ADORNED with MAGNIFICENT repurposed hardwoods. Flooring & timbers are wormy Chestnut, yes Chestnut. The front door is solid walnut & the screen door enclosure is Spanish Cedar. Ceiling in the den is Maple and Walnut with a beautiful piece of Birdseye Maple. Niche in the den can be converted to a closet, making this into a bedroom. Den flooring is Ipe (iron wood). Living room offers book shelves made of solid oak. The Kitchen cabinetry is Cherry. Bathroom is under repair and features a bear claw tub. There is room for a shower to be added. The owner was a master carpenter & all this woodwork was done on the property in his workshop/barn. HUGE detached workshop building with 2 floors and smaller shed for mower & gardening tools. METAL ROOF replaced 2018, septic pumped out May 2018, NEW well pump March 2018. If you love living under the canopy of privacy and adore hardwoods YOU WILL love THIS property! This is a must see!
LISTING CLOSED: 10/03/2018 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Mary Bonnie Chase • Keller Williams Realty Fort My • bonnie@homesinleecounty.com

Property Details for 17841 Rancho 78 Drive

Status
MLS #
218053808
Days on Market
5
Taxes
$963 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family
Year Built
1980
Lot Size
2.51 AC / 109,335 SF
Development
NOT APPLICABLE
Building Design
Single Family
Community Type
No Subdivision
Waterfront
No
Waterfront Desc
None
Waterfront Desc
None
View
Landscaped Area
Garage Spaces
.00

Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Fort My, Mary Bonnie Chase

Sold By MVP Realty Associates, Kristen Delizia

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Building Information for 17841 Rancho 78 Drive

Stories1Year Built1980Building Size-Lot Size2.51 AC / 109,335 SF

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$1,071 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$991

Property Taxes

$80

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 17841 Rancho 78 Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: ALVA
  • Directions: The Seller has a slate sign marking where the path to the home leads, which is across from where the Seller has parked her car.
  • Human Modified: No
  • MLS Area Major: AL01 - Alva
  • Pets: No Approval Needed
  • Postal Code: 33920
  • Road Surface Type: Unimproved
  • Street Name: Rancho 78
  • Street Number: 17841
  • Street Suffix: DR
  • Block: 39
  • Full Address: 17841 Rancho 78 DR
Parking
  • Carport Spaces: 1.00
  • Carport: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Carport
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Amenity Rec Fee: $.00
  • Application Fee: $.00
  • Condo Fee: $.00
  • Primary HOA Fee: $.00
  • Association Fee 2: $.00
  • Maintenance: None
  • Mandatory HOA: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $963.00
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Transfer Fee: $.00
Property
Lot Information
  • Source of Measure Total Area: Appraiser
  • Development Name: NOT APPLICABLE
  • Parcel Number: 22-43-27-03-00039.0010
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Section: 22
  • Lot Unit: 39
  • Source of Measure Living Area: Appraiser
  • Source of Measure Lot Dimensions: Appraiser
  • Lot Desc: Oversized Lot, Sprinklers Manual
  • Acres: 2.51
  • Lot Size Area: 2.51
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 200 x 660 x 170 x 660
  • Source of Measurements: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Legal Desc: RANCHO 78 UNREC OR 807 PG 721 PART OF LOT 39 AS DESC IN OR 3054 PG 34
Property and Assessments
  • Total Area: 2352.0
  • Rear Exposure: W
  • Approx Living Area: 1192.0
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Township: 43
  • Range: 27
  • Special Assessment: 0.00
  • Sub Condo Name: NOT APPLICABLE
  • Year Built Numeric: 1980
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Restrictions: No Restrictions
  • Zoning Code: AG-2
Lease Information
  • Land Lease Fee: $.00
  • One Time Land Lease Fee: $.00
  • One Time Mandatory Club Fee: $.00
  • One Time Othe Fee: $.00
  • One Time Special Assessment Fee: $.00
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water: Well, Softener
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Num Unit Floor: 1
  • Units in Complex: 1
  • Stories: 1.0
  • Total Floors: 1
  • Total Annual Recurring Fees: $.00
  • Total One Time Fees: $.00
  • Units in Building: 1
  • Unit Location: 1
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Architectural Style: Ranch, One Story
  • Association Amenities: None
  • Boat Access: None
  • Canal Width: None
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Fruit Trees, Sprinkler Irrigation
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Fruit Trees, Sprinklers Manual, Extra Building
  • Irrigation Source: Well
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Private Pool: No
  • Roof: Metal
  • Security Features: None
  • Gulf Access: No
  • Spa: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener
  • Baths Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1.0
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Bedrooms: 2 Bed
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fans, Electric
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Elevator Text Details: None
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Furnished Desc: Unfurnished
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Builtin Features, Kitchen Island, Living Dining Room, None, Vaulted Ceilings, Workshop
  • Interior Features: Built-In Cabinets, Built-Ins, Vaulted Ceiling, Window Coverings
  • Window Features: Single Hung, Window Coverings
Rental
Rental Information
  • One Time Rec Lease Fee: $.00

Property History for 17841 Rancho 78 Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 3, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #635078081

$195,000
Oct 3, 2018

Sold

FORTMLS #218053808

$195,000
Sep 17, 2018

Pending

FORTMLS #218053808

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/03/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #635078081

$195,000
10/03/2018

Sold

FORTMLS #218053808

$195,000
09/17/2018

Pending

FORTMLS #218053808

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Public Records for 17841 Rancho 78 Drive

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$1,298 ($108 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,432 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,432 SqFtStories1Lot Size109,336 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1980Year Renovated1985ZoningAG-2CountyLEEAPN22-43-27-03-00039.0010

Schools near 17841 Rancho 78 Drive

This home is within Lee.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
River Hall Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Manatee Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Orange River Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

The Alva School
PublicPK to 8

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Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Fort My, Mary Bonnie Chase

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