Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,316 sqft$152/sqft
17871 Rancho 78 Dr, Alva, FL 33920
Single FamilyProperty Type
5 acresLot Size
1976Year Built
$152/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Beautiful five acre fenced property with a three bedroom, two bath CBS home complete with a metal roof. The property has a pole barn with a metal roof as well. Oak and pine trees on property. Rear of pole barn is enclosed for storage. The home needs TLC, the home is not damaged just needs updating. This is a great opportunity for someone wanting some acreage in Alva and is willing to do some work to bring the home up to date! Do not miss this opportunity, schedule a showing today!Beautiful five acre fenced property with a three bedroom, two bath CBS home complete with a metal roof. The property has a pole barn with a metal roof as well. Oak and pine trees on property. Rear of pole barn is enclosed for storage. The home needs TLC, the home is not damaged just needs updating. This is a great opportunity for someone wanting some acreage in Alva and is willing to do some work to bring the home up to date! Do not miss this opportunity, schedule a showing today!
  • Listed by: Lawrence Ronco • Re/Max Gulf Coast Living RoncoREMAX@gmail.com
Listing closed: 03/29/2019 12:00 AM • Source: FORTMLS, MLS#: 219008160

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$200,000

Avg days on market

76

Sale-to-list ratio

86.7%

Alva, FL

9 comparable properties found

1

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Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
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Square Feet
0.45
Acres
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Bathrooms
2,185
Square Feet
5
Acres
a front view of a house with yard and green space
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Square Feet
0.25
Acres
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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Re/Max Gulf Coast Living, Lawrence Ronco

Sold By Re/Max Gulf Coast Living, Lawrence Ronco

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Property Information for 17871 Rancho 78 Drive

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,358 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
  • County: Lee County
  • Development: RANCHO 78 UNRECORDED
  • Building Design: Single Family
  • Community Type: No Subdivision
  • Waterfront: No
  • Waterfront Desc: None
  • Waterfront Desc: None
  • View: Wooded Area
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Lot Size: 5.00 AC / 217,800 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: ALVA
  • Directions: Palm Beach Boulevard east, north on Broadway dead end at Alva school,right onto N River Road follow curve to left and curve to the right. First Right is Rancho 78 Rd.
  • Human Modified: No
  • MLS Area Major: AL01 - Alva
  • Pets: No Approval Needed
  • Postal Code: 33920
  • Street Name: Rancho 78
  • Street Number: 17871
  • Street Suffix: DR
  • Block: 40
  • Full Address: 17871 Rancho 78 DR
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Spaces: .00
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage
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: $1,358.00
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Transfer Fee: $.00
Property
Lot Information
  • Source of Measure Total Area: Appraiser
  • Development Name: RANCHO 78 UNRECORDED
  • Parcel Number: 22-43-27-03-00040.0000
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Section: 22
  • Lot Unit: 40
  • Source of Measure Living Area: Appraiser
  • Source of Measure Lot Dimensions: Appraiser
  • Lot Desc: Oversized Lot, Sprinklers Automatic
  • Acres: 5.0
  • Lot Size Area: 5.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 325 x 662 x 340 x 661
  • Source of Measurements: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Legal Desc: RANCHO 78 UNREC OR 807 PG 721 LOT 40
Property and Assessments
  • Total Area: 1778.0
  • Rear Exposure: W
  • Approx Living Area: 1316.0
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Township: 43
  • Range: 27
  • Special Assessment: 0.00
  • Sub Condo Name: RANCHO 78 UNRECORDED
  • Year Built Numeric: 1976
  • 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
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Units in Complex: 1
  • Stories: 1.0
  • Total Floors: 1
  • Total Annual Recurring Fees: $.00
  • Total One Time Fees: $.00
  • Units in Building: 1
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Architectural Style: Ranch, One Story
  • Boat Access: None
  • Canal Width: None
  • Construction: Poured Concrete, Concrete Block
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Sprinkler Irrigation, Patio, Room For Pool
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Patio, Room for Pool, Sprinklers Auto, Extra Building
  • Irrigation Source: Well
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Private Pool: No
  • Roof: Metal
  • Gulf Access: No
  • Spa: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Freezer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Baths Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2.0
  • Beds Total: 3
  • Bedrooms: 3 Bed
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fans, Electric
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Elevator Text Details: None
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Furnished Desc: Unfurnished
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Family Dining Room, Living Dining Room, Tub Shower, Cable TV
  • Interior Features: Cable Prewire
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Window Features: Single Hung
Rental
Rental Information
  • Horse Amenities: Horses Allowed
  • HorseYN: Yes
  • One Time Rec Lease Fee: $.00

Property History for 17871 Rancho 78 Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 29, 2019

Sold

FORTMLS #219008160

$200,000
Mar 29, 2019

Pending

FORTMLS #219008160

Jan 25, 2019

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #219008160

$245,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/29/2019

Sold

FORTMLS #219008160

$200,000
03/29/2019

Pending

FORTMLS #219008160

01/25/2019

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #219008160

$245,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 17871 Rancho 78 Drive

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$2,500 ($208 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,316 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,316 SqFtStories1Lot Size217,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1976Year Renovated1984ZoningAG-2CountyLEEAPN22-43-27-03-00040.0000

Schools near 17871 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

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 17871 Rancho 78 Drive, Alva, FL 33920
$200,000
3
1,316
217,800
$349,000
3
2
1,916
108,464
$455,000
3
1,657
93,654
$195,000
2
1,192
109,335
2
2
1,525
47,480
3
2
2,274
43,560

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