18850 South River Road

Closed 12/7/23

Sold

Last Sold Price

$1,200,000

4 beds3 baths3,174 sqft$378/sqft

18850 S River Rd, Alva, FL 33920

Single FamilyProperty Type

4.52 acresLot Size

1996Year Built

$378/sq ftPrice per sq ft

4 carsParking Spaces

Description

MODERN FARMHOUSE IN ALVA, extensively remodeled into a dream home that's move-in ready! From top to bottom, every detail has been considered in this total transformation. Soaring vaulted ceilings, designer fixtures, impeccable carpentry and quality finishes throughout. Primary Suite is on the main level with dual walk-in closets, ensuite bath and private deck. Kitchen is adorned with Taj Mahal quartzite countertops, KitchenAid appliances, and KraftMaid cabinetry and overlooks a huge backyard with...MODERN FARMHOUSE IN ALVA, extensively remodeled into a dream home that's move-in ready! From top to bottom, every detail has been considered in this total transformation. Soaring vaulted ceilings, designer fixtures, impeccable carpentry and quality finishes throughout. Primary Suite is on the main level with dual walk-in closets, ensuite bath and private deck. Kitchen is adorned with Taj Mahal quartzite countertops, KitchenAid appliances, and KraftMaid cabinetry and overlooks a huge backyard with fruit trees and a screened pool. Entertaining is a breeze with the open floor plan, huge circle driveway, outdoor kitchen, pool, 20x20 game room, high speed internet, pavilion, stocked lake, acreage and "smart home" automations! All newer electrical, plumbing+septic, mechanicals, whole home reverse osmosis, metal roof, impact windows, flooring, framing, drywall, fixtures... ask your agent for the full list! Fully fenced and gated with enclosed horse barn and a 60x40 Pole Barn with plumbing+electric and a separate service entrance. Conveniently located within 10 mins of area restaurants, grocery, boat lifts, parks + only 9.5 miles from I-75 exit 141. Check out the VIDEO TOUR LINK now!

Listed by: Stacey Glenn • John R Wood Properties - University Dr stacey@topagentflorida.com

Listing closed: 12/07/2023 12:00 AM • Source: FORTMLS, MLS#: 223072494

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Lee County
Alva
33920
18850 S River Rd

Listing Courtesy of John R Wood Properties - University Dr, Stacey Glenn

Sold By Priceless Realty, Tony Price

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Property Information for 18850 South River Road

Property Details

Taxes: $8,179 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
County: Lee County
Development: ALVA
Building Design: Single Family
Community Type: Gated, No Subdivision
Waterfront: No
Waterfront Desc: None
Waterfront Desc: None
View: Landscaped Area, Pond, Wooded Area
Garage Spaces: 2.00

Building Information

Stories: 1
Year Built: 1996
Lot Size: 4.52 AC / 196,891 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

City: ALVA
Directions: Take exit 141 east from interstate and drive 9.5 miles. Turn left at Snyder Road, then right at S. River Rd. Home will be on your right.

Human Modified: Yes
Latitude: 26.71
Longitude: -81.65
MLS Area Major: AL02 - Alva
Pets: No Approval Needed
Postal Code: 33920
Street Direction Prefix: S
Street Name: River
Street Number: 18850
Street Suffix: RD
Block: 5
Full Address: 18850 S River RD
View: Yes

Parking

Attached Garage: Yes
Carport Spaces: 2.00

Carport: Yes
Covered Spaces: 4.00
Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Circular Driveway, Driveway, Underground, Garage, Paved, RV Access Parking, Detached Carport, Garage Door Opener

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: $8,178.80
Tax Year: 2022
Transfer Fee: $.00
Association Fee 3: $.00

Virtual Tour

Virtual Tour URL: https://lacasatour.com/property/18850-s-river-rd-alva-fl-33920/ub#property_video

Property

Lot Information

Source of Measure Total Area: Appraiser
Development Name: ALVA

Parcel Number: 30-43-27-00-00005.0040
Property Type: Residential
Section: 30
Lot Unit: 4
Source of Measure Living Area: Appraiser
Source of Measure Lot Dimensions: Appraiser
Lot Desc: Dead End, Oversized Lot, Pond, Sprinklers Manual
Acres: 4.52
Lot Size Area: 4.52
Lot Size Dimensions: 367 x 545 x 398 x 486
Source of Measurements: Appraiser
Lot Size Units: Acres
Legal Desc: FR NE COR RUN WEST 450.20 FT TO POB TH W 367.21 FT S 486.18 FT E 397.83 FT

Property and Assessments

Total Area: 6824.0
Rear Exposure: S

Approx Living Area: 3174.0
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Property Condition: Resale
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Township: 43
Range: 27
Special Assessment: 0.00
Sub Condo Name: ALVA
Year Built Numeric: 1996
Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
Restrictions: No Restrictions
Zoning Code: AG-2

Lease Information

Land Lease Fee: $.00
Lease Amount Per Area Unit: Dollars Per Square Foot

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
Utilities: Underground Utilities

Water: Filter

Multi Family

Multi-Family Information

Num Unit Floor: 1
Annual Food And Beverage Minimum: 0.00

Units in Complex: 1
Other Fee: $.00
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: Split Level
Boat Access: None

Canal Width: None
Community Features: Gated, Street Lights
Construction: Poured Concrete, Concrete Block
Exterior Features: Deck, Fence, Fruit Trees, Security High Impact Doors, Sprinkler Irrigation, Outdoor Kitchen, Outdoor Shower, Patio, Storage
Exterior Features: Deck, Fence, Fruit Trees, Outdoor Kitchen, Outdoor Shower, Patio, Storage, Pond, Sprinklers Manual, Barn Stall, Extra Building
Irrigation Source: Well
Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
Other Structures: Barns, Outbuilding
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Open, Patio, Porch
Pool Features: Concrete, Heated, In Ground, Pool Equipment, Pool Sweep, Screen Enclosure, Solar Heat
Private Pool: Yes
Roof: Metal
Security Features: Burglar Alarm Monitored, Security System, Fenced, Security Gate, Gated Community, Key Card Entry, Smoke Detectors
Gulf Access: No
Spa: No

Interior Features

Appliances: Double Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Water Purifier, Washer
Baths Full: 3

Bathrooms Half: 0
Bathrooms Total Integer: 3.0
Beds Total: 4
Bedrooms: 4+Den
Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fans, Electric, Zoned
Cooling: Yes
Door Features: French Doors
Elevator Text Details: Private
Flooring: Carpet, Marble, Tile
Furnished Desc: Unfurnished
Heating: Central, Electric
Heating: Yes
Interior Features: Builtin Features, Bedroomon Main Level, Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Entrance Foyer, Eatin Kitchen, Family Dining Room, French Doors Atrium Doors, Kitchen Island, Living Dining Room, Multiple Shower Heads, Main Level Primary, Pantry, Split Bedrooms, Separate Shower, Cable TV, Vaulted Ceilings, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets, Elevator, Pot Filler
Interior Features: Built-In Cabinets, Built-Ins, Foyer, Pantry, Cable Prewire, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-In Closet, Smoke Detectors, French Doors, Laundry Tub, Window Coverings
Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Tub
Levels: Multi Split
Rooms Total: 0
Window Features: Single Hung, Impact Glass, Window Coverings

Rental

Rental Information

Horse Amenities: Horses Allowed
HorseYN: Yes

One Time Rec Lease Fee: $.00

Property History for 18850 South River Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Dec 7, 2023	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1523076793	$1,200,000	+25.1% / yr
Dec 7, 2023	Sold FORTMLS #223072494	$1,200,000	—
Dec 7, 2023	Pending FORTMLS #223072494		—
Oct 12, 2023	Listed (Active) FORTMLS #223072494	$1,250,000	—
Feb 13, 2018	Sold FORTMLS #217066683	$325,000	—
Feb 5, 2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #622794754	$325,000	—
Feb 5, 2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #623491095	$325,000	—
Jan 28, 2018	Pending FORTMLS #217066683		—
Nov 1, 2017	Listed (Active) FORTMLS #217066683	$417,150	—
Dec 1, 2006	Expired FORTMLS #200646067	$749,500	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
12/07/2023	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1523076793	$1,200,000 +25.1% / yr
12/07/2023	Sold FORTMLS #223072494	$1,200,000
12/07/2023	Pending FORTMLS #223072494	—
10/12/2023	Listed (Active) FORTMLS #223072494	$1,250,000
02/13/2018	Sold FORTMLS #217066683	$325,000
02/05/2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #622794754	$325,000
02/05/2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #623491095	$325,000
01/28/2018	Pending FORTMLS #217066683	—
11/01/2017	Listed (Active) FORTMLS #217066683	$417,150
12/01/2006	Expired FORTMLS #200646067	$749,500

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

Public Records for 18850 South River Road

Taxable ValueLand$152,227Additions$443,895Total$596,122

Tax Record2025$10,035 ($836 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,944 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,944 SqFtStories1Lot Size195,584 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1996Year Renovated2007ZoningAG-2CountyLEEAPN30-43-27-00-00005.0040

Schools near 18850 South River Road

This home is within Lee.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
3/10	River Hall Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	3.5 mi
3/10	Manatee Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	9.2 mi
4/10	Orange River Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	10.0 mi
6/10	The Alva School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 8	2.5 mi
4/10	Riverdale High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	4.6 mi
NR	Buckingham Exceptional Student Center	Public - Nearby school	PK to 12	4.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
3/10	River Hall Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	3.5 mi
3/10	Manatee Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	9.2 mi
4/10	Orange River Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	10.0 mi
6/10	The Alva School PublicPK to 8 Serves this home	2.5 mi
4/10	Riverdale High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	4.6 mi
NR	Buckingham Exceptional Student Center PublicPK to 12 Nearby school	4.8 mi

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

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 18850 South River Road, Alva, FL 33920	$1,200,000	4	3	3,174	196,891
18800 South River Road, Alva, FL 33920	–	3	2	2,994	119,790
1990 Oak Drive, Alva, FL 33920	$350,000	3	2	1,306	22,694
18803 South River Road, Alva, FL 33920	–	3	2	1,570	14,418
1970 Oak Drive, Alva, FL 33920	$500,000	3	2	2,138	13,677
18781 South River Road, Alva, FL 33920	$60,000	3	2	3,147	24,132
18821 Palm Beach Boulevard, Alva, FL 33920	$150,000	–	–	–	198,633
18900 South River Road, Alva, FL 33920	$187,000	–	–	–	250,034
1950 Oak Drive, Alva, FL 33920	–	4	3	3,237	14,505
1971 Snyder Drive, Alva, FL 33920	$150,000	2	1	2,283	12,502
18881-18911 Palm Beach Boulevard, Alva, FL 33920	$350,000	–	–	–	198,633
2051 Snyder Drive, Alva, FL 33920	–	3	2	2,038	198,634
1951 Snyder Drive, Alva, FL 33920	–	–	–	–	13,809
1930 Oak Drive, Alva, FL 33920	$565,000	3	2	1,420	15,246
1990 Snyder Drive, Alva, FL 33920	$340,000	3	2	1,389	14,331

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