1981 Carbonata Dr

Alva, FL 33920

$639,000
Price
3
Beds
2,014 Sq. Ft.
$317 / Sq. Ft.
2,014
Sq. Ft.
$317
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Welcome to your waterfront retreat offering lasting durability and abundant space. Built with solid concrete construction and a metal roof, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home spans 2,014 sq. ft. and sits on a rare double lot featuring 130 feet of freshwater canal frontage with direct Gulf access. Nestled on a quiet, paved private road, the property provides exceptional privacy and a well-maintained, peaceful setting. Inside, vaulted ceilings in the living room, family room, kitchen, and primary bedroom...Welcome to your waterfront retreat offering lasting durability and abundant space. Built with solid concrete construction and a metal roof, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home spans 2,014 sq. ft. and sits on a rare double lot featuring 130 feet of freshwater canal frontage with direct Gulf access. Nestled on a quiet, paved private road, the property provides exceptional privacy and a well-maintained, peaceful setting. Inside, vaulted ceilings in the living room, family room, kitchen, and primary bedroom create an open, airy feel, while the guest bedrooms feature nine-foot ceilings for added comfort. The three-car garage with eight-foot insulated doors provides plenty of room for vehicles, storage, or hobbies. The property has NEVER FLOODED! Designed for relaxation and entertaining, the outdoor living area includes a heated pool and spa, an outdoor kitchen with electric and plumbing, and a boat dock complete with seawall and cabana. Two fully fenced yards—front and back—offer ample space and privacy, beautifully complemented by a tranquil koi pond and outdoor shower. With no HOA fees, direct water access, and spacious grounds, this home combines coastal living with everyday convenience. It’s an outstanding opportunity to customize and enjoy a unique waterfront lifestyle.
  1. Listed by Chaz Grant • Sweet South Realty Corp • ChazGrant@ChazGrant.com
  2. Listed by Emily Bates • Southern Heritage Real Estate

Property Details for 1981 Carbonata Drive

Development
ALVA
Building Design
Single Family
Community Type
Boating, No Subdivision
Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront Desc
Canal Access, Seawall
Waterfront Desc
Canal, Seawall
View
Canal, Intersecting Canal, Water, Water Feature
Garage Spaces
3.00
LISTING UPDATED: 02/17/2026 01:45 PM

Property Details for 1981 Carbonata Drive

StatusActive
MLS #2025013967
Days on Market139
Taxes$5,828 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1993
Lot Size0.67 AC / 29,185 SF
CountyLee County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Sweet South Realty Corp, Chaz Grant; Southern Heritage Real Estate, Emily Bates
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Building Information for 1981 Carbonata Drive

Stories1Year Built1993Building Size-Lot Size0.67 AC / 29,185 SF

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$3,600 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,114

Property Taxes

$486

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1981 Carbonata Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Alva
  • Human Modified: Yes
  • Latitude: 26.72
  • Longitude: -81.66
  • MLS Area Major: AL02 - Alva
  • Pets: No Approval Needed
  • Postal Code: 33920
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Street Name: Carbonata
  • Street Number: 1981
  • Street Suffix: DR
  • Full Address: 1981 Carbonata DR
  • View: Yes
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Spaces: .00
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Paved, Rv Access Parking, Garage Door Opener
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Amenity Rec Fee: $.00
  • Application Fee: $.00
  • Association Fee Total: $.00
  • Association Fee Total Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fee 2: $.00
  • Maintenance: None
  • Mandatory HOA: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,827.58
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Transfer Fee: $.00
  • Association Fee 3: $.00
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Lot Information
  • Source of Measure Total Area: Appraiser
  • Development Name: ALVA
  • Parcel Number: 19-43-27-02-00000.0010
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Section: 19
  • Lot Unit: 1
  • Source of Measure Living Area: Appraiser
  • Source of Measure Lot Dimensions: Appraiser
  • Lot Desc: Oversized Lot, Cul De Sac, Dead End, Pond On Lot
  • Acres: 0.67
  • Lot Size Area: 0.67
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 82 x 315 x 102 x 360
  • Source of Measurements: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Legal Desc: BARI SUBD PB 35 PG 114 LOTS 1 + 2
Property and Assessments
  • Total Area: 2718.0
  • Rear Exposure: N
  • Approx Living Area: 2014.0
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Township: 43
  • Senior Community: false
  • Range: 27E
  • Special Assessment: 0.00
  • Sub Condo Name: BARI SUBDIVISION
  • Year Built Numeric: 1993
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Restrictions: No Restrictions
  • Zoning Code: RS-1
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
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water: Well, Softener, Filter
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Num Unit Floor: 1
  • Annual Food And Beverage Minimum: 0.00
  • Units in Complex: 1
  • Stories: 1.0
  • Total Floors: 1
  • 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: Other
  • Canal Width: Canal Width 31-80
  • Community Features: Boat Facilities
  • Construction: Poured Concrete, Concrete Block
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Fruit Trees, None, Outdoor Kitchen, Outdoor Shower, Patio, Privacy Wall, Water Feature
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Fruit Trees, Outdoor Kitchen, Outdoor Shower, Patio, Privacy Wall, Water Display, Gazebo, Extra Building, Private Road
  • Irrigation Source: None, Well
  • Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
  • Other Structures: Gazebo, Outbuilding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Lanai, Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Pool Features: Concrete, Electric Heat, Heated, In Ground, Pool Equipment, Screen Enclosure, Outside Bath Access
  • Private Pool: Yes
  • Roof: Metal
  • Gulf Access Type: No Bridges, Water Direct
  • Gulf Access: Yes
  • Spa: Yes
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener, Water Purifier
  • Baths Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2.0
  • Beds Total: 3
  • Bedrooms: 3 Bed
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fans, Electric, Wall Units
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Elevator Text Details: None
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Furnished Desc: Unfurnished
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Bedroom On Main Level, Dual Sinks, Entrance Foyer, Family Dining Room, High Ceilings, Living Dining Room, Main Level Primary, Shower Only, Separate Shower, Cable Tv, Vaulted Ceilings, Central Vacuum, Split Bedrooms
  • Interior Features: Foyer, Volume Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling, Laundry Tub
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Tub
  • Rooms Total: 0
  • Spa Features: Electric Heat, Gunite, In Ground, Screened, Solar Heat
  • Window Features: Single Hung, Sliding
Rental
Rental Information
  • One Time Rec Lease Fee: $.00

Property History for 1981 Carbonata Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 17, 2026

Price Change

FORTMLS #2025013967

$639,000—
Jan 12, 2026

Listed (Active)

MiamiRE #A11942685

$644,000—
Dec 30, 2025

Price Change

FORTMLS #2025013967

$644,000—
Dec 16, 2025

Price Change

FORTMLS #2025013967

$649,000—
Dec 3, 2025

Price Change

FORTMLS #2025013967

$655,000—
Oct 30, 2025

Price Change

FORTMLS #2025013967

$665,000—
Oct 9, 2025

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #2025013967

$675,000—
Oct 25, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1475447302

$600,000

+9.5% / yr

Oct 25, 2021

Sold

FORTMLS #221060075

$600,000—
Oct 25, 2021

Pending

FORTMLS #221060075

—
Aug 19, 2021

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #221060075

$600,000—
Nov 7, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #343009531

$265,000

-3.4% / yr

Nov 2, 2012

Sold

FORTMLS #201024015

$265,000—
Oct 7, 2012

Pending

FORTMLS #201024015

—
Apr 17, 2010

Expired

FORTMLS #200855615

$395,000—
Oct 27, 2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #124501106

$361,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/17/2026

Price Change

FORTMLS #2025013967

$639,000
01/12/2026

Listed (Active)

MiamiRE #A11942685

$644,000
12/30/2025

Price Change

FORTMLS #2025013967

$644,000
12/16/2025

Price Change

FORTMLS #2025013967

$649,000
12/03/2025

Price Change

FORTMLS #2025013967

$655,000
10/30/2025

Price Change

FORTMLS #2025013967

$665,000
10/09/2025

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #2025013967

$675,000
10/25/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1475447302

$600,000

+9.5% / yr

10/25/2021

Sold

FORTMLS #221060075

$600,000
10/25/2021

Pending

FORTMLS #221060075

—
08/19/2021

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #221060075

$600,000
11/07/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #343009531

$265,000

-3.4% / yr

11/02/2012

Sold

FORTMLS #201024015

$265,000
10/07/2012

Pending

FORTMLS #201024015

—
04/17/2010

Expired

FORTMLS #200855615

$395,000
10/27/2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #124501106

$361,000

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Public Records for 1981 Carbonata Drive

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$5,674 ($473 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,014 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,014 SqFtStories1Lot Size29,185 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1993Year Renovated1994ZoningRS-1CountyLEEAPN19-43-27-02-00000.0010

Schools near 1981 Carbonata Drive

This home is within School District of Lee County.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
River Hall Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Manatee Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Orange River Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
The Alva School
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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More information about 1981 Carbonata Drive, Alva, FL 33920

1981 Carbonata Drive is a single family home for sale in Alva, FL 33920. This property was listed for sale on October 9, 2025 by Sweet South Realty Corp, it's currently listed at $639,000. It has been on the market for a total of 139 days and was last sold on October 25, 2021. This listing's school district is School District of Lee County. Nearby schools include River Hall Elementary School, Manatee Elementary School and Orange River Elementary School. 1981 Carbonata Drive is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 2,014 sqft single family home built in 1993.

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Listing Courtesy of Sweet South Realty Corp, Chaz Grant; Southern Heritage Real Estate, Emily Bates

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