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Last Sold Price
3 beds2,198 sqft

19971 S River Rd, Alva, FL 33920

Single FamilyProperty Type
4.7 acresLot Size
1954Year Built
$432/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Alva Riverfront - 4.75 + acres fenced ready for grazing horses, NEEDS LOTS OF TLC in this 1398 two-bedroom 2 bath Spanish style home with tremendous river views plus a one bedroom one bath up-stairs apartment, also has a includes 2,000+sq ft. stable with seven stalls, home has been vacant for 4 to 5 years prior had renovations done as far as tile paint ext. Home and Yard in need of TLC but is a fabulous property and ready for you to make it your own. Over 345 ft on the river, includes private ownership...Alva Riverfront - 4.75 + acres fenced ready for grazing horses, NEEDS LOTS OF TLC in this 1398 two-bedroom 2 bath Spanish style home with tremendous river views plus a one bedroom one bath up-stairs apartment, also has a includes 2,000+sq ft. stable with seven stalls, home has been vacant for 4 to 5 years prior had renovations done as far as tile paint ext. Home and Yard in need of TLC but is a fabulous property and ready for you to make it your own. Over 345 ft on the river, includes private ownership of a 1/3 acre (Parcel #20-43-27-00-00001.0120) island providing protection for the harborage. This a very rare offering for an estate sized riverfront property. This property is priced for sale.
Listing closed: 02/27/2024 12:00 AM • Source: MFRMLS, MLS#: C7486615
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$737,000

Avg days on market

103

Sale-to-list ratio

94.0%

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Location

Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX PALM PCS, Rita DAntona

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Property Information for 19971 South River Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $9,141 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Lee County
  • Subdivision Name: ACREAGE & UNREC
  • Township: 43
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water View: River

Building Information

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Lot Size: 4.70 AC / 204,732 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 2198.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Directions: From Punta Gorda head south on 75 take Palm Beach Blvd East left on Owanita Rd left on S. River Rd on the right
  • Mls Major Change Type: Sold
  • Major Change Type: Closed
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Senior Community: No
  • Unit Number: No
  • Street Number: 19971
  • Street Direction Prefix: S
  • Street Name: River
  • Street Suffix: ROAD
  • State: FL
  • City: ALVA
Parking
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • CDD: No
  • Tax Block: 7
  • Tax Book Number: 679
  • Tax Legal Description: PARL IN S E COR OF S E 1/4 SEC 20 TWP 43 R 27 DESC IN OR 922 PG 679
  • Tax Lot: 922
  • Tax Year: 2022
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Property

Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels Description: 20-43-27-00-00001.0120
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 2043270000007.0000
  • Total Acreage: 2 to less than 5
  • Water Access: River
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: Caloosahatchee
  • Water Extras: Lift, Seawall - Other
  • Water Extras: Yes
  • Water: Lift, Seawall - Other
  • Zoning: AG-2
  • Living Area: 2198
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 1954
  • Flood Zone Code: A
  • Homestead: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Public Survey Range: 27
  • Public Survey Section: 20
  • Dock YN: Yes
  • Dock Description: Dock - Wood, Other
  • Dock Dimensions: 10x30
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Well

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Block
  • Exterior Features: Sliding Doors
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels: Two
  • Pool Private: No
  • Pool: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Membrane
  • Waterfront Features: River Front
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 75
  • Number Of Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Appliances: None
  • Cooling: Mini-Split Unit(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Heating: Other
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Laundry Features: None
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 6.0
  • Water View: Yes
  • Bathrooms Half: 0

Property History for 19971 South River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 27, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1527806274

$950,000

-0.3% / yr

Feb 27, 2024

Sold

MFRMLS #C7486615

$950,000—
Feb 6, 2024

Pending

MFRMLS #C7486615

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/27/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1527806274

$950,000

-0.3% / yr

02/27/2024

Sold

MFRMLS #C7486615

$950,000
02/06/2024

Pending

MFRMLS #C7486615

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

Public Records for 19971 South River Road

Taxable Value

Land

$479,992

Additions

$6,449
Total$486,441

Tax Record

2025

$11,989 ($999 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

2

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,198 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,198 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

201,683 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1954

Year Renovated

1985

Zoning

AG-2

County

LEE

APN

20-43-27-00-00007.0000

Schools near 19971 South 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: 19971 South River Road, Alva, FL 33920
$950,000
3
2,198
204,732
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–
–
–
–
$440,000
–
–
–
203,861
–
2
1
1,380
19,602
–
–
–
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43,560
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–
–
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68,389

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Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX PALM PCS, Rita DAntona

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