Off Market Feb 2024 for $950K

$1,133,218

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,410/mo

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2,198

sq ft

19971 S River Rd, Alva, FL 33920

About this home

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.

Single-familyProperty Type

1954Year Built

4.7 acresLot Size

$516Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Rita DAntona • RE/MAX PALM REALTY

Contact: 941-889-7654

Bought with Non-Member Agent • STELLAR NON-MEMBER OFFICE

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•Source:Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #C7486615

Redfin Estimate

$1,133,218

$183K since sold in February 2024$3,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 128.6% higher than the average sale price ($496K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 9, 2026
$595,000
A
4 beds3 baths2,415 sq ft
2140 Hickeys Creekside Dr, Alva, FL 33920
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$350,000
B
3 beds3 baths2,145 sq ft
2411 Herzog Rd, Alva, FL 33920
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$210,000
C
2 beds3 baths2,073 sq ft
2971 Styles Rd, Alva, FL 33920
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$610,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,729 sq ft
18890 Fox Run Rd, Alva, FL 33920
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$580,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,820 sq ft
20100 Langford Rd, Alva, FL 33920
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$629,000
F
3 beds3 baths2,445 sq ft
17190 Serengeti Cir, Alva, FL 33920

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Market trends in 33920, FL

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

97.2%

+0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$369K

$160 MoM

Avg. days on market

63d

5 days MoM

Recently sold homes

15 MoM

New listings for sale

OPEN SAT, 1:30PM TO 3:30PM
$665,000
3 beds3 baths2,434 sq ft
3517 Stormy Creek Ln, Alva, FL 33920
FOR SALE BY OWNER
$469,000
4 beds3 baths— sq ft
17388 Walnut Run Dr, Alva, FL 33920
$409,990
4 beds3 baths1,933 sq ft
3947 Coneflower St, Alva, FL 33920
$369,900
4 beds2 baths— sq ft
2108 Truman Ave, Alva, FL 33920
(786) 252-9442
$134,990
2 beds2 baths1,424 sq ft
4 Fig St, Alva, FL 33920
$219,000
2 beds2 baths910 sq ft
23041 Roundtree Ave, Alva, FL 33920
3D WALKTHROUGH
$489,999
3 beds2 baths1,875 sq ft
18111 Riverchase Ct, Alva, FL 33920
$1,325,000
3 beds3 baths3,237 sq ft
16450 Oakview Cir, Alva, FL 33920
$274,500
3 beds2 baths1,311 sq ft
2004 Grayson Ave, Alva, FL 33920
$7,750,000
6 beds6.5 baths8,707 sq ft
21531 N River Rd, Alva, FL 33920
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Sale history for 19971 S River Rd

Date

Event

Price

Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #C7486615

Feb 27, 2024

Sold

$950,000

$432/sq ft

Feb 6, 2024

Pending

—

Jan 20, 2024

Listed

$1,399,000

$636/sq ft

FORTMLS #200831267

May 8, 2009

Sold

$999,000

$455/sq ft

THIS IS A SHORT SALE SUBJECT TO EXISTING LENDER'S APPROVAL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN DELAYS. LOCAL COMMUNITY BANK ADVISED THEY WILL ISSUE QUICK RESPONSE. Alva Riverfront - Deep water harborage for 75ft + yacht!! 4.75 + acres fenced ready for grazing horses includes 2,000+sq ft. stable with seven stalls, two bedroom 2 bath Spanish style home with tremendous river views plus a one bedroom 1 bath up-stairs apartment. Over 345 ft on the river, includes private ownership of a 1/3 acre island providing protection for the harborage. This a very rare offering for the discerning buyer looking for an estate sized riverfront property and that most important and difficult commodity, protected harborage for your yacht. This property is priced for short sale. All offers & commissions are subject to lender approval. Any commissions will be split equally 50/50 between participating brokers.

Public Records

Sep 20, 2005

Sold

$2,125,000

$967/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 24, 1996

Sold

$237,000

$108/sq ft

Tax history for 19971 S River Rd

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4.63 Acres

Year renovated

1987

Sq. Ft.

2,198

Year built

1954

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lee County

APN

20432700000070000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.

AG-2

Agricultural District

The purpose of the agricultural districts is: To provide areas for the establishment or continuation of agricultural operations, with residential uses being permitted as ancillary to agricultural uses; and To accommodate those individuals who understand and desire to live in an agricultural environment.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture-Other
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Bed & breakfast
Office
Research & development
Fire house
Police station
Park & open space

Property details

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 3

Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: None

Other Rooms Information
# of Rooms: 6

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Other
Cooling Information: Mini-Split Unit(s)

Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fans(s)
Appliances: None
Flooring: Ceramic Tile

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Block
Roof: Membrane

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Sliding Doors

Property Features
Universal Property Id: US-12071-N-20432700000070000-R-N

Waterfront Information
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: River Front
Water Body Name: CALOOSAHATCHEE
Waterfront Feet Total: 75
Water Frontage Feet River: 75
Water View Y/N: 1
Water View Description: River
Water Access Y/N: 1
Water Access Description: River
Water Extras Y/N: 1
Water Extras Description: Lift,Seawall - Other

Farm Information
Number Of Wells: 1
Number Of Septics: 2

Property Information
CDD Y/N: 0
Homestead Y/N: 0
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Has Additional Parcels
Zoning: AG-2

Land Information
Total Acreage: 2 to less than 5

Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 4.7
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size Square Meters: 19020

Building Information
MFR_BuildingAreaTotalSrchSqM: 204.20

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,141.19
Tax Year: 2022

Lease / Rent Details
Lease Restrictions YN: 0

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Electricity Available, Water Available

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Unit Number YN: 0

HOA Information
MFR_Association2YN: 0

Location Information
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

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,198
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4.63 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: 1987
County: Lee County
APN: 20432700000070000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Third Party YN: 1

Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 941-889-7654
Previous Status: Pending
Backups Requested YN: 0

Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 17
Status Contractual Search Date: 2024-02-27

Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 636.49

Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Direction Faces: North

Home Information
Living Area: 2198
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Living Area Meters: 204.20
Building Area Total: 2198
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records
Foundation Details: Block
Stories Total: 1
Levels: Two

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Schools

The Alva School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi

6/10

Riverdale High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.7mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

10/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

4/10 Fire Factor

1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

9/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 108° expected this year, 27 days in 30 years

10/10 Wind Factor

99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Alva, FL • 33920

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In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in June and 6.8 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.08M – $1.30M

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Home values near 19971 S River Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
20150 S River Road, Alva, FL 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5485 Sq. Ft.	$1,120,661
20020 S River Road, Alva, FL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1200 Sq. Ft.	$215,890

Address	Redfin Estimate
20121 S River Road, Alva, FL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1505 Sq. Ft.	$626,210
20031 S River Road, Alva, FL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 4984 Sq. Ft.	$1,538,840

Address	Redfin Estimate
20031 S River Road, Alva, FL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 5000 Sq. Ft.	$2,856,878
19781 S River Road, Alva, FL 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5066 Sq. Ft.	$2,338,791

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