You will not find another riverfront property at this price! This classic mid-century modern home, sitting at a crescent of the Caloosahatchee River, offers spectacular views of the river, downtown and Beautiful Island. A fisherman's paradise. All on an immaculately landscaped 1/4 acre lot on an East Riverside Drive cul de sac providing unparalleled privacy and sailboat access to the Gulf of Mexico. After a late afternoon swim in the 10 x 50 ft saltwater lap pool, you can catch the spectacular SW Florida sunset while sitting on the travertine-paved patio or fishing from your 100 ft. sea wall. Watch the sun recede while enjoying a drink in the adjoining spa, which at 100 sq. ft. is big enough for family and friends to sit & enjoy the view. On cloudy days, entertain those same visitors under the cover of two screened-in lanais, one with a built-in BBQ grill. Or enjoy the fireplace. This move-in ready home has been tastefully remodeled with granite/quartz countertops and travertine flooring. Five min. to I-75, 20 min. to SW Florida Intl. Airport, and less than 10 min. to the downtown River District with its fine restaurants, pubs, and theaters. Look no further, you have arrived!
You will not find another riverfront property at this price! This is Florida living at its finest. Riverfront cottage style home with spectacular views! Gulf access with no bridges. Park your boat in the boathouse after a day on the river or drop a line in and do some fishing right from the seawall behind the house. There are 2 screened-in lanais' and one of them has a built in BBQ grill. Climb the outside stairs to the roof and sunbathe on the sundeck while watching the boats go by on the river. You will have the serenity of living on the river with the easy access to I-75 and quick access to the popular Downtown River District with its fine restaurants, pubs and theaters. This one will go fast!
FORTMLS #201020021
Dec 13, 2010
Sold
$174,000
$161/sq ft
Nov 1, 2010
Price Changed
$199,000
$184/sq ft
+5
Charming cottage style Florida home. Updated with 18 travertine tile, just completed interior and exterior paint, long paver driveway and paver sidewalks along the front and sides of the home as well as to the back seawall and boathouse. New roof in 2007 and the boathouse was constructed in 2005. Two screened lanai`s. Double sided chimney. With one side in the living room and other side a BBQ grill in an oversized (21 x 12) lanai. Magnificent views and peaceful serenity seclude this property. Located at the end of a river peninsula cul-du-sac. Crows nest with staircase to a large sundeck on the roof. Simply the standard, by which to compare all others. Don`t miss seeing this unique one-of-a-kind! Lets Mkae A Deal!
Public Records
Feb 10, 2010
Sold
$152,000
$141/sq ft
NAPLESMLS #207035891
Aug 29, 2007
Listed
$169,900
$157/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 23, 2004
Sold
$406,000
$376/sq ft
Public Records
May 28, 2002
Sold
$165,000
$153/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 1, 1981
Sold
$70,000
$65/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,175 (+156.2%)
$295,061 + $84,715
$379,776
2024
$2,411 (+3.0%)
$295,061 + $84,715
$379,776
2023
$2,340 (−21.6%)
2022
$2,985 (+2.3%)
2021
$2,918 (−2.3%)
2020
$2,986 (+13.1%)
$122,400 + $72,508
$194,908
2019
$2,640 (+0.9%)
2018
$2,617 (+0.2%)
2017
$2,612 (+1.8%)
2016
$2,565 (+20.1%)
2015
$2,135 (−28.0%)
2014
$2,966
Tax history for 4879 E Riverside Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,175 (+156.2%)
$295,061 + $84,715
$379,776
2024
$2,411 (+3.0%)
$295,061 + $84,715
$379,776
2023
$2,340 (−21.6%)
2022
$2,985 (+2.3%)
2021
$2,918 (−2.3%)
2020
$2,986 (+13.1%)
$122,400 + $72,508
$194,908
2019
$2,640 (+0.9%)
2018
$2,617 (+0.2%)
2017
$2,612 (+1.8%)
2016
$2,565 (+20.1%)
2015
$2,135 (−28.0%)
2014
$2,966
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
102 ft.
Lot depth
138 ft.
Lot size
10,106 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1996
Sq. Ft.
1,080
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lee County
APN
33432501000100000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 25, 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
Feb 16, 2024 • Final
Residential alteration to primary structure (excludes additional square footage)
Remodel
Jun 7, 2023 • Final
Residential alteration to primary structure (excludes additional square footage)
Bathroom
Electrical
Kitchen
Plumbing
Remodel
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 Carport
# of Carport Spaces: 1
Parking
Features: Covered, Driveway, Paved, Two Spaces, Attached Carport