4970 Riverside Dr

$590,000
Price
3
Beds
1,347 Sq. Ft.
$438 / Sq. Ft.
1,347
Sq. Ft.
$438
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Exceptional Location • Pool Home • Nearly Half an Acre • Fully Updated
Discover this beautifully remodeled and super charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath pool home set on almost ½ acre directly across from the Estero River. This home has been extensively updated with a New Roof, New A/C, New water system, New Water heater, new electric, new plumbing, new bathrooms, flooring, walk in closets, impact sliding doors that open to a picture perfect, charming pool area. Inside, you’ll find a gorgeous new kitchen,
...Exceptional Location • Pool Home • Nearly Half an Acre • Fully Updated
Discover this beautifully remodeled and super charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath pool home set on almost ½ acre directly across from the Estero River. This home has been extensively updated with a New Roof, New A/C, New water system, New Water heater, new electric, new plumbing, new bathrooms, flooring, walk in closets, impact sliding doors that open to a picture perfect, charming pool area. Inside, you’ll find a gorgeous new kitchen, an inviting dining room, and a cozy fireplace, blending modern comfort with timeless character. Enjoy effortless access to the water with the community boat ramp just a short walk away covered by the remarkably low association fee of only $300 per year. The neighborhood is rapidly transforming, with luxury homes rising like mushrooms after the rain, adding tremendous value and appeal. Dolphins and manatees are day-to-day neighbors on the river, offering an unmatched Florida lifestyle. Outdoors, the property features breathtaking landscaping, a huge, delicious mango tree, and ample space for your boat, RV, equipment, or the addition of a future large garage. There’s also an extra building in the back—currently used as storage with a new roof, offering even more potential. This is a rare opportunity to own a fully updated, beautifully maintained pool home in a fast-growing, highly desirable riverfront community.
  1. Listed by Sig Sphatt • Cozza Realty Group Inc • sigsrealty@gmail.com

Property Details for 4970 Riverside Drive

Development
ESTERO RIVER HEIGHTS
Building Design
Single Family
Community Type
Boating
Waterfront
No
Waterfront Desc
None
Waterfront Desc
None
View
None/Other
Garage Spaces
.00
LISTING UPDATED: 12/10/2025 05:15 AM

Property Details for 4970 Riverside Drive

StatusActive
MLS #2025019469
Days on Market45
Taxes$4,008 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1962
Lot Size0.39 AC / 17,031 SF
CountyLee County

Location

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Building Information for 4970 Riverside Drive

Stories1Year Built1962Building Size-Lot Size0.39 AC / 17,031 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,249 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,915

Property Taxes

$334

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 4970 Riverside Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Estero
  • Directions: on 41 Tamiami trail turn East on Broadway , Make a left turn on Pine Tree Ln, immediate right onto Park PL. Make a right on Riverside Dr. Riverside DR. the house will be on your right side.
  • Human Modified: No
  • Latitude: 26.44
  • Longitude: -81.84
  • MLS Area Major: ES01 - Estero
  • Pets: No Approval Needed
  • Postal Code: 33928
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Street Name: Riverside
  • Street Number: 4970
  • Street Suffix: DR
  • Block: 8
  • Full Address: 4970 Riverside DR
Parking
  • Carport Spaces: .00
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Amenity Rec Fee: $.00
  • Application Fee: $.00
  • Association Fee Total: $300.00
  • Association Fee Total Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fee 2: $.00
  • Primary HOA Fee Freq: Annually
  • Maintenance: Other
  • Association Mngmt Phone: 0000000000
  • Mandatory HOA: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,008.48
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Transfer Fee: $.00
  • Association Fee 3: $.00
Property
Lot Information
  • Source of Measure Total Area: Appraiser
  • Development Name: ESTERO RIVER HEIGHTS
  • Parcel Number: 29-46-25-E4-02008.0030
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Section: 29
  • Lot Unit: 3
  • Source of Measure Living Area: Appraiser
  • Source of Measure Lot Dimensions: Appraiser
  • Lot Desc: Oversized Lot
  • Acres: 0.391
  • Lot Size Area: 0.391
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 130 x 124 x 147 x 122
  • Source of Measurements: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Legal Desc: ESTERO RIVER HGTS.UNIT 1 BLK 8 PB 13 PG 41 LOT 3 + E 1/2 OF LOT 2
Property and Assessments
  • Total Area: 1347.0
  • Approx Living Area: 1347.0
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Township: 46
  • Senior Community: false
  • Range: 25E
  • Special Assessment: 0.00
  • Sub Condo Name: ESTERO RIVER HEIGHTS
  • Year Built Numeric: 1962
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • 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
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: Other, Ranch, One Story
  • Association Amenities: Boat Dock, Boat Ramp, Barbecue, Other, Picnic Area, Pier, Playground, Park, Boat Slip, See Remarks
  • Canal Width: None
  • Community Features: Boat Facilities
  • Construction: Poured Concrete, Concrete Block
  • Exterior Features: Fruit Trees, Security High Impact Doors
  • Exterior Features: Fruit Trees, Extra Building
  • Irrigation Source: Other
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Private Pool: Yes
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Security Features: Smoke Detectors
  • Spa: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Baths Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2.0
  • Beds Total: 3
  • Bedrooms: 3 Bed
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Elevator Text Details: None
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Furnished Desc: Unfurnished
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Eat In Kitchen, Fireplace, See Remarks, Workshop
  • Interior Features: Fireplace, Smoke Detectors, Other
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Rooms Total: 0
  • Window Features: Other
Rental
Rental Information
  • One Time Rec Lease Fee: $.00

Property History for 4970 Riverside Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #2025019469

$590,000—
Dec 20, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1503281367

$247,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/17/2025

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #2025019469

$590,000
12/20/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1503281367

$247,000

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

Public Records for 4970 Riverside Drive

Taxable ValueLand$125,001Additions$136,678Total$261,679
Tax Record2025$3,407 ($284 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt1,299 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,299 SqFtStories1Lot Size11,875 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1962Year Renovated1977ZoningRSFCountyLEEAPN29-46-25-E4-02008.0030Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 4970 Riverside Drive

This home is within School District of Lee County.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
San Carlos Park Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Spring Creek Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Bonita Springs Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Three Oaks Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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4970 Riverside Drive is a single family home for sale in Estero, FL 33928. This property was listed for sale on November 17, 2025 by Cozza Realty Group Inc, it's currently listed at $590,000. It has been on the market for a total of 45 days and was last sold on December 20, 2022. This listing's school district is School District of Lee County. Nearby schools include San Carlos Park Elementary School, Spring Creek Elementary School and Bonita Springs Elementary School. 4970 Riverside Drive is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,347 sqft single family home built in 1962.

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Listing Courtesy of Cozza Realty Group Inc, Sig Sphatt

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