Boating Paradise in the quiet community of River Forest! Beautifully maintained 3 bedroom 2 bath home sits on an oversized 95 ft by 130 ft canal front lot. Plenty of room offered with a large living room flowing into the dining room, and a comfortable family room opened up from the kitchen. .. all with the view of the waterfront! Enjoy the serenity on your SPACIOUS lanai! Kitchen features all newer Nov/17 stainless steel appliances! Upgrades also include 11/17 A/C condenser with new metal ductwork, rescreened lanai, new electric panel, new TPO comm'l grade flat roof, new soffit, exterior painted and BRAND NEW DOCK with wrapped pilings w/ lift & electric which was raised 1' higher than the surrounding docks! You will want to join River Forest, although voluntary, is a very social group, with dinners and many other social events. There is even a boat ramp by the clubhouse! Come enjoy the REAL FLORIDA LIFESTYLE!
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$225Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Bonnie Chase• Keller Williams Realty Fort Myers and the Islands
Bought with Bonnie Chase• Keller Williams Realty Fort Myers and the Islands
You're going to want to call this community home! Boat ramp available to all. Join the voluntary HOA to make lasting friendships, enjoy dinners at the club house, picnics, outings & more. Or simply enjoy this updated home with new carpet, interior paint, lighting, SS appliances, guttering, A/C with new compressor/condenser & more! Sprinkler system ensures a lush green lawn all year round. Spend some time fishing the canal from your dock or take the boat off the lift and enjoy the day on the water! Afterwards grab a cold beverage, enjoy a light breeze coming off the water & have a relaxing evening on the lanai. Any way you slice it, you're going to fall in love with the community of Riverforest! Seller providing Home Warranty. (There are operable upper/lower windows for lanai in the attic). Manual hurricane shutters on the west side of home.
Public Records
Apr 9, 2004
Sold
$330,000
$171/sq ft
FORTMLS #80126296
Mar 8, 2004
Sold
$330,000
$171/sq ft
Jan 10, 2004
Price Changed
$363,000
$188/sq ft
Public Records
May 13, 1988
Sold
$126,000
$65/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 1, 1974
Sold
$12,500
$6/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,017 (+3.9%)
2024
$3,865 (+186.9%)
2023
$1,347 (−63.9%)
2022
$3,734 (+1.6%)
2021
$3,676 (+1.0%)
2020
$3,638 (+73.4%)
2019
$2,098 (−35.7%)
2018
$3,260 (+5.6%)
2017
$3,086 (+1.8%)
$83,500 + $122,414
$205,914
2016
$3,031 (+6.0%)
$83,500 + $122,414
$205,914
2015
$2,859 (+7.0%)
$83,500 + $126,133
$209,633
2014
$2,671
Tax history for 13780 Ox Bow Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,017 (+3.9%)
2024
$3,865 (+186.9%)
2023
$1,347 (−63.9%)
2022
$3,734 (+1.6%)
2021
$3,676 (+1.0%)
2020
$3,638 (+73.4%)
2019
$2,098 (−35.7%)
2018
$3,260 (+5.6%)
2017
$3,086 (+1.8%)
$83,500 + $122,414
$205,914
2016
$3,031 (+6.0%)
$83,500 + $122,414
$205,914
2015
$2,859 (+7.0%)
$83,500 + $126,133
$209,633
2014
$2,671
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
95 ft.
Lot depth
134 ft.
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
1,952
Year built
1977
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lee County
APN
20432607000001370
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 26, 2026.
RS-1
Residential Single-Family District
The purpose and intent of the RS Residential Single-Family District is to provide opportunities for the suitable location of detached, conventionally built single-family dwelling units and for facilitation of the proper development and protection of the subsequent use and enjoyment thereof.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Office
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Recreation
Park & open space
Dec 5, 2023 • Final
Solar
Install a solar photovoltaic system.
Electrical
Solar
Jun 27, 2023 • Final
Roof
Reroof a residential building due to hurricane damage.
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Paved, Garage Door Opener
Window Features: Single Hung, Sliding, Window Coverings
Unfurnished
Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Other Features: Bedroom on Main Level, Living/Dining Room, Shower Only, Separate Shower, Cable TV, Walk-In Closet(s), High Speed Internet, Split Bedrooms
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 1
Stories (Total): 1
Roof Details: Shingle
Construction Details: Block, Concrete, Stucco
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Sprinkler/Irrigation
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Land Information
Irrigation Source: Included in Assessment, Well
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.28
Lot Size Acres: 0.28
Lot Size Dimensions: 95 x 134 x 95 x 134
Lot Dimensions Source: Appraiser
Lot Size Source: Appraiser
Lot Features: Dead End, Sprinklers Automatic
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Type: Paved
Is Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Canal Access
Zoning Description: RS-1
Property Information
Has View
Direction Faces: South
Entry Level: 1
Resale
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,086
Tax Year: 2017
Rental Information
Pets Allowed Details: Yes
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Electric
Location
Multi Unit Information
# Of Units In Community: 1
HOA Information
Association Amenities: Boat Dock, Boat Ramp, Clubhouse
Community Information
Community Features: Boat Facilities, Non-Gated, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,952
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Lee County
APN: 20432607000001370
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 25, 2026
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Schools
River Hall Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
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Riverdale High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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Estimated 70-78% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 29 days in 30 years
10/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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$413,000 – $500,000
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