Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,910 sqft

4979 Riverside Dr, Estero, FL 33928

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.44 acresLot Size
1975Year Built
$378/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$250/yrHOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

C.17761 - Property back on market due to potential buyer not being able to travel to Florida. Boaters paradise! Come see this Gulf Access home in Estero River Heights in one of the most desirable locations in Southwest Florida! Enjoy a quick 15 minute boat ride to the Gulf of Mexico, explore the Estero River by Kayak, or relax by your private screened in pool. This Gulf Access, pool home is on a .40+ acre lot with Southern sun exposure. This property includes a 75 foot seawall where friends or you...C.17761 - Property back on market due to potential buyer not being able to travel to Florida. Boaters paradise! Come see this Gulf Access home in Estero River Heights in one of the most desirable locations in Southwest Florida! Enjoy a quick 15 minute boat ride to the Gulf of Mexico, explore the Estero River by Kayak, or relax by your private screened in pool. This Gulf Access, pool home is on a .40+ acre lot with Southern sun exposure. This property includes a 75 foot seawall where friends or you can dock your boats. In the front yard you will find a private street which ends at a preserve. The Low HOA fee includes a community boat ramp, playground, and park. This home has a remodeled kitchen with a gas stove, updated bathrooms, and a gas dryer! Located less than 30 minutes away from Fort Myers Beach and Bonita Beach, less than 18 minutes away from SW Florida's International Airport, and less than 10 minutes away from Coconut Point Mall and Miromar outlets where you can shop and dine. You cannot beat this location, book your showing today! Be sure to watch virtual tour and video
  • Listed by: Jake Arden • John R. Wood Properties ardenjake567@gmail.com
Listing closed: 03/16/2021 12:00 AM • Source: FORTMLS, MLS#: 220043960
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$680,000

Avg days on market

73

Sale-to-list ratio

91.6%

Estero, FL

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Location

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Sold By Maxim LLC, Dan Meyers

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Property Information for 4979 Riverside Drive

Property Details

  • Taxes: $2,054 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
  • County: Lee County
  • Development: ESTERO RIVER HEIGHTS
  • Building Design: Single Family
  • Community Type: Boating, Non-Gated
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront Desc: River Front, See Remarks
  • Waterfront Desc: River Frontage, See Remarks
  • View: River
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00

Building Information

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Lot Size: 0.44 AC / 18,992 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • City: ESTERO
  • Directions: Turn down down broadway from highway 41 to get to community
  • Human Modified: No
  • MLS Area Major: ES01 - Estero
  • Pets: No Approval Needed
  • Postal Code: 33928
  • Street Name: Riverside
  • Street Number: 4979
  • Street Suffix: DR
  • Block: 2
  • Full Address: 4979 Riverside DR
  • View: Yes
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Spaces: .00
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Amenity Rec Fee: $.00
  • Application Fee: $.00
  • Condo Fee: $.00
  • Primary HOA Fee: $250.00
  • Association Fee 2: $250.00
  • Association Fee 2 Frequency: Annually
  • Maintenance: See Remarks
  • Mandatory HOA: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,054.00
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Transfer Fee: $.00
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Property

Lot Information
  • Source of Measure Total Area: Appraiser
  • Development Name: ESTERO RIVER HEIGHTS
  • Parcel Number: 29-46-25-E4-01002.0120
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Section: 29
  • Lot Unit: 12
  • Source of Measure Living Area: Appraiser
  • Source of Measure Lot Dimensions: Appraiser
  • Lot Desc: See Remarks
  • Acres: 0.436
  • Lot Size Area: 0.44
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 107 x 195 x 86 x 195
  • Source of Measurements: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Legal Desc: ESTERO RIVER HEIGHTS BLK 2 PB 10 PG 15 LOT 12
Property and Assessments
  • Total Area: 4130.0
  • Rear Exposure: S
  • Approx Living Area: 1910.0
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Township: 46
  • Range: 25
  • Special Assessment: 0.00
  • Sub Condo Name: ESTERO RIVER HEIGHTS
  • Year Built Numeric: 1975
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Restrictions: No Restrictions
  • Zoning Code: RS-1
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
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water: Well

Multi Family

Multi-Family Information
  • Annual Food And Beverage Minimum: 0.00
  • Units in Complex: 1
  • Other Fee: $.00
  • Stories: 1.0
  • Total Floors: 1
  • Total Annual Recurring Fees: $250.00
  • Total One Time Fees: $.00
  • Units in Building: 1

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Architectural Style: Ranch, One Story
  • Association Amenities: Boat Dock, Boat Ramp, Park, Boat Slip
  • Boat Access: Boat Dock Private,Boat Ramp,Hoist/Davit
  • Canal Width: Canal Width 31-80
  • Community Features: Boat Facilities, Non Gated
  • Construction: Poured Concrete, Concrete Block
  • Exterior Features: Outdoor Shower, Patio, Shutters Electric
  • Exterior Features: Outdoor Shower, Patio
  • Irrigation Source: Well
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Pool Features: Concrete, In Ground
  • Private Pool: Yes
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Gulf Access Type: No Bridges, Water Direct
  • Gulf Access: Yes
  • Spa: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Baths Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2.0
  • Beds Total: 3
  • Bedrooms: 3 Bed
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fans, Electric, Gas
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Elevator Text Details: None
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Furnished Desc: Partially
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Coffered Ceilings, Eatin Kitchen, French Doors Atrium Doors, Living Dining Room, Shower Only, Separate Shower, Cable TV, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Interior Features: Coffered Ceiling, Cable Prewire, Vaulted Ceiling, French Doors, Other
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Rooms Total: 0
  • Window Features: Other

Rental

Rental Information
  • One Time Rec Lease Fee: $.00

Property History for 4979 Riverside Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 16, 2021

Sold

FORTMLS #220043960

$722,500—
Mar 15, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #693590159

$722,500—
Mar 15, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1454922182

$722,500

+3.1% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/16/2021

Sold

FORTMLS #220043960

$722,500
03/15/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #693590159

$722,500
03/15/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1454922182

$722,500

+3.1% / yr

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

Public records

4979 Riverside Drive

Beds

3

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

2,722 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,722 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

18,992 SqFt

Schools near 4979 Riverside Drive

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 5
Rating
School
Distance
San Carlos Park Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Pinewoods Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Spring Creek Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Three Oaks Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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: 4979 Riverside Drive, Estero, FL 33928
$722,500
3
1,910
18,992
$860,500
3
2,729
21,780
$725,000
4
2,473
19,166
$650,000
–
–
–
19,994
$685,000
5
2,642
11,412
$255,000
3
2
1,369
–

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Listing Courtesy of John R. Wood Properties, Jake Arden

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