Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds2,148 sqft$326/sqft
19861 N River Rd, Alva, FL 33920
Single FamilyProperty Type
5.85 acresLot Size
1984Year Built
$326/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Escape to your own peaceful retreat with this charming two-story Furnished LOG CABIN situated on just under 6 acres of pristine land. TWO extra rooms off the back can be used as 3rd and 4th bedrooms or dual home offices. Perfect for horse lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, or those seeking a tranquil country lifestyle. As you pull up to the gate, you will see the spacious fenced pasture including TWO beautiful fishing ponds, oak trees, 40x60 detached garage/workshop with BUILT in LIVING SUITE/APARTMENT...Escape to your own peaceful retreat with this charming two-story Furnished LOG CABIN situated on just under 6 acres of pristine land. TWO extra rooms off the back can be used as 3rd and 4th bedrooms or dual home offices. Perfect for horse lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, or those seeking a tranquil country lifestyle. As you pull up to the gate, you will see the spacious fenced pasture including TWO beautiful fishing ponds, oak trees, 40x60 detached garage/workshop with BUILT in LIVING SUITE/APARTMENT including a bedroom, and plenty of parking on new asphalt driveway. The log home features many luxurious upgrades, Rustic maintained log interior walls & wood floors throughout, large living room with cozy wood burning fireplace for those cooler evenings. Upstairs features two bedrooms & master bath. Crawl space under the home was professionally encapsulated. You’ll love relaxing on the front porch, the side deck and even the newly added deck off the garage. Both HVAC systems in main home have recently been replaced. Schedule your private showing today. This is a one of a kind home you don't want to miss.
  • Listed by: Stacy Gutierrez • Hamilton Franklin Realty LLC stacy.milestonebuilders@gmail.com
Listing closed: 09/30/2025 12:00 AM • Source: FORTMLS, MLS#: 225038043

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$725,000

Avg days on market

35

Sale-to-list ratio

96.1%

Alva, FL

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Hamilton Franklin Realty LLC, Stacy Gutierrez

Sold By John R Wood Properties, Jayme Bartling

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Property Information for 19861 North River Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,023 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
  • County: Lee County
  • Development: ALVA
  • Building Design: Single Family
  • Community Type: No Subdivision
  • Waterfront: No
  • Waterfront Desc: None
  • Waterfront Desc: None
  • View: Landscaped Area, Pond
  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Lot Size: 5.85 AC / 254,738 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Alva
  • Directions: via FL-31 S and FL-78 E/N River Rd
  • Human Modified: Yes
  • Latitude: 26.73
  • Longitude: -81.63
  • MLS Area Major: AL01 - Alva
  • Pets: No Approval Needed
  • Postal Code: 33920
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Street Direction Prefix: N
  • Street Name: River
  • Street Number: 19861
  • Street Suffix: RD
  • Block: 3
  • Full Address: 19861 N River RD
  • View: Yes
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: .00
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Detached, Garage, Golf Cart Garage, Guest, Paved, Rv Access Parking, Two Spaces, 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: Trash
  • Mandatory HOA: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,022.94
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Transfer Fee: $.00
  • Association Fee 3: $.00
Property
Lot Information
  • Source of Measure Total Area: Appraiser
  • Development Name: ALVA
  • Parcel Number: 17-43-27-00-00003.1040
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Section: 17
  • Lot Unit: 104
  • Source of Measure Living Area: Appraiser
  • Source of Measure Lot Dimensions: Appraiser
  • Lot Desc: Multiple Lots, Pond On Lot
  • Acres: 5.848
  • Lot Size Area: 5.848
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 524 x 634 x 323 x 634
  • Source of Measurements: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Legal Desc: PARL IN S E 1/4 OF S E 1/4 SEC 17 TWP 43 R 27 AS DESC IN OR 1205 PG 608 + OR 1207 PG 1461
Property and Assessments
  • Total Area: 2382.0
  • Rear Exposure: N
  • Approx Living Area: 2148.0
  • 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: ALVA
  • Year Built Numeric: 1984
  • 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
  • Utilities: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water: Well, Softener, Filter
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Annual Food And Beverage Minimum: 0.00
  • Units in Complex: 0
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Total Floors: 2
  • Total One Time Fees: $.00
  • Units in Building: 0
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • Association Amenities: Guest Suites, Storage
  • Canal Width: None
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Fire Pit, None, Room For Pool
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Built-In Gas Fire Pit, Built-In Wood Fire Pit, Room for Pool, Barn Stall, Extra Building
  • Irrigation Source: Well
  • Other Structures: Barns, Outbuilding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Open, Porch
  • Private Pool: No
  • Roof: Metal
  • Security Features: None, Smoke Detectors
  • Gulf Access: No
  • Spa: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener, Water Purifier
  • Baths Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3.0
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Bedrooms: 2+Den
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Gas
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Elevator Text Details: None
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Furnished Desc: Furnished
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Dual Sinks, Eat In Kitchen, Family Dining Room, French Doors Atrium Doors, Fireplace, Living Dining Room, Pantry, Shower Only, Separate Shower, Cable Tv, Window Treatments, Home Office, Workshop
  • Interior Features: Fireplace, Pantry, Smoke Detectors, French Doors, Window Coverings
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Levels: Two
  • Rooms Total: 0
  • Window Features: Single Hung, Window Coverings
  • Guest House Desc: 1 Bath,1 Bedroom,Kitchen,Living Room,Patio
Rental
Rental Information
  • Horse Amenities: Horses Allowed
  • HorseYN: Yes
  • One Time Rec Lease Fee: $.00

Property History for 19861 North River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 30, 2025

Sold

FORTMLS #225038043

$700,000
Sep 30, 2025

Pending

FORTMLS #225038043

Jun 14, 2025

Price Change

FORTMLS #225038043

$750,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/30/2025

Sold

FORTMLS #225038043

$700,000
09/30/2025

Pending

FORTMLS #225038043

06/14/2025

Price Change

FORTMLS #225038043

$750,000

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

Public Records for 19861 North River Road

Taxable ValueLand$267,929Additions$312,506Total$580,435
Tax Record2025$6,691 ($558 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,382 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,382 SqFtStories1Lot Size243,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1984Year Renovated1989ZoningAG-2CountyLEEAPN17-43-27-00-00003.1040

Schools near 19861 North River Road

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: 19861 North River Road, Alva, FL 33920
$700,000
2
2,148
254,738
$835,000
4
2,997
214,925
$313,050
$489,414
3
2
1,654
405,544
$80,000
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