MOTIVATED SELLER, Are you looking for absolute seclusion and wildlife, you've found it. This one of a kind single family home is surrounded by nature and tucked between Hickey Creek Mitigation Park & The Alva Scrub Preserve (over two thousand acres of State Owner Preserve), so neighbors are very far and few between. The home features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths along with a great room that over looks the massive three tiered deck and private man made pond with 3 waterfalls. Home does need some work and the seller has priced accordingly, check with your lender about rehab loans if financing. Close to The Franklin Lock and Dam and only 30 mins to RSW International Airport or Downtown Fort Myers. Call to schedule your private viewing today.
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$338Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Bill Mitchell• Front Door Realty LLC
Bought with Kate Ballinger• Front Door Realty LLC
Source:FORTMLS #220033790
Redfin Estimate
$308,056
$70K since sold in August 2023$0 since July
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This home's estimate is 20.4% higher than the average sale price ($256K) of 6 comparable homes.
MOTIVATED SELLER, Are you looking for absolute seclusion and wildlife, you've found it. This one of a kind single family home is surrounded by nature and tucked between Hickey Creek Mitigation Park & The Alva Scrub Preserve (over two thousand acres of State Owner Preserve), so neighbors are very far and few between. The home features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths along with a great room that over looks the massive three tiered deck and private man made pond with 3 waterfalls. Home does need some work and the seller has priced accordingly, check with your lender about rehab loans if financing. Close to The Franklin Lock and Dam and only 30 mins to RSW International Airport or Downtown Fort Myers. Call to schedule your private viewing today.
FORTMLS #218062170
Dec 7, 2018
Sold
$306,000
$336/sq ft
Oct 5, 2018
Pending
—
Sep 28, 2018
Listed
$369,000
$405/sq ft
+21
Wonderful, elegant and peaceful, this dream home is privately nestled on one acre of land and abuts a Two-thousand-acre state owned preserve. Boasting natural wood finishes throughout, this remodeled three bedroom - two bath home feature’s cathedral ceilings, custom granite counters to name a few of the features. The best part of this home is waking up and enjoying your morning coffee on the three tiered-deck overlooking a beautifully landscaped man-made pond with waterfalls. You are usually visited by an array of rare birds and wildlife from Indigo Buntings to Eagles and Hawks. Situated only 10 minutes from the Franklin Lock & Dam boat ramp and park. 30 minutes from RSW or Downtown Fort Myers, this home is a must see! The owner is motivated, even though after twenty-five years of ownership they will most likely cry when they leave. Schedule your private showing today and welcome to your new home in SWFL.
Public Records
Sep 3, 1993
Sold
$56,900
$62/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,171 (+5.7%)
$68,739 + $122,557
$191,296
2024
$2,999 (−44.0%)
$68,739 + $122,557
$191,296
2023
$5,356 (+238.7%)
$68,740 + $113,629
$182,369
2022
$1,581 (+4.3%)
2021
$1,516 (+5.9%)
2020
$1,431 (+1.9%)
2019
$1,405 (+132.3%)
$13,500 + $93,089
$106,589
2018
$605 (+3.2%)
$13,500 + $93,089
$106,589
2017
$586 (+3.9%)
2016
$564 (+1.1%)
2015
$558 (+4.5%)
2014
$534
Tax history for 3781 Bateman Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,171 (+5.7%)
$68,739 + $122,557
$191,296
2024
$2,999 (−44.0%)
$68,739 + $122,557
$191,296
2023
$5,356 (+238.7%)
$68,740 + $113,629
$182,369
2022
$1,581 (+4.3%)
2021
$1,516 (+5.9%)
2020
$1,431 (+1.9%)
2019
$1,405 (+132.3%)
$13,500 + $93,089
$106,589
2018
$605 (+3.2%)
$13,500 + $93,089
$106,589
2017
$586 (+3.9%)
2016
$564 (+1.1%)
2015
$558 (+4.5%)
2014
$534
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Information
Floor Construction Type: Plywood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Roof Shape Type: Gable/Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: ACREAGE & UNREC
Living Sq. Ft: 912
Gross Sq. Ft: 2,234
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 1,094
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 912
Building Sq. Ft: 912
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: PARL IN NW 1/4 OF SW 1/4 DESC IN OR 1594 PG 502 LESS OR 1896 PG396
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 43,516
Legal Lot Number: 3
Legal Block Number: 4
Fire District: ALVA FIRE & RESCUE DISTRICT
Municipality Name: ALVA FIRE DISTRICT
Acres: 0.999
Zoning Code: AG-2
County Use Description: SFR RURAL
State Use Description: SFR RURAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 912
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: 1987
County: Lee County
APN: 32432700000040030
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
The Alva School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
6/10
Riverdale High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.0mi
4/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
4% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 108° expected this year, 24 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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Estimated sale price
$293,000 – $355,000
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