13839 River Forest Drive

Fort Myers, FL 33905

$450,000
Price
3
Beds
4
Baths
2,241 Sq. Ft.
$201 / Sq. Ft.
2,241
Sq. Ft.
$201
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Huge price adjustment! New lower price at $450,000. Looking for a canal waterfront, Gulf access, pool home with 2 Master suites along with a 3rd BR and 4 baths in the River Forest boating community?? Then you must see this home and envision it's potential with your finishing touches. This location provides quick and easy access to the Caloosahatchee River for your boating pleasure. The home has been affected by Hurricane Ian and most recently Milton, but the house has a good solid structure and has...Huge price adjustment! New lower price at $450,000. Looking for a canal waterfront, Gulf access, pool home with 2 Master suites along with a 3rd BR and 4 baths in the River Forest boating community?? Then you must see this home and envision it's potential with your finishing touches. This location provides quick and easy access to the Caloosahatchee River for your boating pleasure. The home has been affected by Hurricane Ian and most recently Milton, but the house has a good solid structure and has been remediated & ready for your repairs/personal finishing touches. NEW as follows: roof in 2017; whole house generator in 2018 and serviced after flood; Boat lift has a new motor as of 2022; 2 AC units (one for each floor) in 2023 and just serviced in 2024; Pool pump and motor 2024; Electric for the home has GFI breakers in baths and kitchen; main electric panel has a new surge protector for the pool- 2022. UNIQUE for this 2,241sq ft home is there is one master BR located upstairs with a balcony overlooking the lovely water view. The master bath has dual sinks, jetted tub & shower; The 2nd Master BR is on the first floor w/French doors opening up onto the pool area & the bath used as a pool bathroom, as well. The 3rd BR located on the 1st floor has French doors leading directly onto the pool/lanai area. Within the screened lanai pool area is the perfect place for a future outdoor kitchen and just steps away to the dock area overlooking the canal water view. A propane gas line is already in place for a gas grill to be installed for your future outdoor kitchen. Enjoy the outdoor wood burning fireplace & relaxing by the water. The HOA is voluntary and not required.
  1. Listed by Cathy Canelli • Century 21 Sunbelt Realty

Property Details for 13839 River Forest Drive

Development
RIVER FOREST
Building Design
Single Family
Community Type
Boating, Non-Gated
Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront Desc
Canal Access, Navigable Water, Seawall
Waterfront Desc
Canal, Navigable, Seawall
View
Canal, Intersecting Canal
Garage Spaces
2.00
LISTING UPDATED: 11/12/2024 12:30 AM

Property Details for 13839 River Forest Drive

StatusActive
MLS #224083093
Days on Market39
Taxes$4,277 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1974
Lot Size0.35 AC / 15,289 SF
CountyLee County

Building Information for 13839 River Forest Drive

Stories2Year Built1974Building Size-Lot Size0.35 AC / 15,289 SF

Property Information for 13839 River Forest Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Fort Myers
  • Directions: Take I-75 North to Rt 80 (Palm Beach Blvd); turn Rt; Go to Tropic Ave, turn Left; at River Forest Dr, turn Right; Enter the River Forest Community & follow road around to house on the Left side- 13839 River Forest Dr.
  • Human Modified: Yes
  • Latitude: 26.72
  • Longitude: -81.73
  • MLS Area Major: FE07 - East Fort Myers Area
  • Pets: No Approval Needed
  • Postal Code: 33905
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Street Name: River Forest
  • Street Number: 13839
  • Street Suffix: DR
  • Full Address: 13839 River Forest 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
  • Association Fee Total: $.00
  • Association Fee Total Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fee 2: $.00
  • Maintenance: None
  • Mandatory HOA: No
  • HOA Desc: Voluntary
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,276.87
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Transfer Fee: $.00
  • Association Fee 3: $.00
Property
Lot Information
  • Source of Measure Total Area: Appraiser
  • Development Name: RIVER FOREST
  • Parcel Number: 20-43-26-03-00000.0300
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Section: 20
  • Lot Unit: 30
  • Source of Measure Living Area: Appraiser
  • Source of Measure Lot Dimensions: Appraiser
  • Lot Desc: Oversized Lot, Sprinklers Automatic
  • Acres: 0.351
  • Lot Size Area: 0.351
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 124 x 145 x 85 x 145
  • Source of Measurements: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Legal Desc: RIVER FOREST UNIT 1 PB 12 PG 62 LOT 30
Property and Assessments
  • Total Area: 4483.0
  • Rear Exposure: SE
  • Approx Living Area: 2241.0
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
  • Property Condition: Known Damage
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Township: 43
  • Senior Community: false
  • Range: 26
  • Special Assessment: 0.00
  • Sub Condo Name: RIVER FOREST
  • Year Built Numeric: 1974
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Restrictions: Deed 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: Assessment Paid, Central
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Assessment Paid, Public
  • Water: Assessment Paid, Central
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Num Unit Floor: 0
  • Annual Food And Beverage Minimum: 0.00
  • Units in Complex: 0
  • Other Fee: $.00
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Total Floors: 2
  • Total One Time Fees: $.00
  • Units in Building: 1
  • Unit Location: 0
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • Association Amenities: Boat Dock, Clubhouse
  • Canal Width: Canal Width 121-150
  • Community Features: Boat Facilities, Non Gated
  • Construction: Poured Concrete, Concrete Block
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Fire Pit, Fruit Trees, Sprinkler Irrigation, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Storage, Shutters Manual
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Built-In Gas Fire Pit, Built-In Wood Fire Pit, Fruit Trees, Built In Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Storage, Sprinklers Auto, Decorative Shutters
  • Irrigation Source: Included In Assessment, Well
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Lanai, Porch, Screened
  • Pool Features: Concrete, Heated, In Ground, Solar Heat
  • Private Pool: Yes
  • Roof: Tile
  • Security Features: Security System Owned, Security System, Smoke Detectors
  • Gulf Access Type: No Bridges, Water Direct
  • Gulf Access: Yes
  • Spa: No
Interior Features
  • Baths Full: 4
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4.0
  • Beds Total: 3
  • Bedrooms: 3 Bed
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fans, Electric
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Elevator Text Details: None
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Furnished Desc: Unfurnished
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Bathtub, Dual Sinks, French Doors Atrium Doors, Jetted Tub, Living Dining Room, Main Level Primary, Multiple Primary Suites, Shower Only, Separate Shower, Cable Tv, Upper Level Primary, Walk In Closets, Split Bedrooms
  • Interior Features: Walk-In Closet, Smoke Detectors, French Doors, Laundry Tub
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Tub
  • Levels: Two
  • Window Features: Single Hung, Shutters
Rental
Rental Information
  • One Time Rec Lease Fee: $.00

Property History for 13839 River Forest Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 13839 River Forest Drive

Taxable ValueLand$137,749Additions$10Total$137,759
Tax Record2023$1,701 ($142 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt1,791 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,791 SqFtStories2Lot Size15,225 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1974Year Renovated1989ZoningRS-1CountyLEEAPN20-43-26-03-00000.0300

Schools near 13839 River Forest 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
Manatee Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Orange River Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Harns Marsh Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

River Hall Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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13839 River Forest Drive is a single family home for sale in Fort Myers, FL 33905. This property was listed for sale on October 15, 2024 by Century 21 Sunbelt Realty, it's currently listed at $450,000. It has been on the market for a total of 39 days and was last sold on July 20, 2015. This listing's school district is Lee. Nearby schools include Manatee Elementary School, Orange River Elementary School and Harns Marsh Elementary School. 13839 River Forest Drive is a 3-bed, 4-bath, 2,241 sqft single family home built in 1974.

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Listing Courtesy of Century 21 Sunbelt Realty, Cathy Canelli

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