Navigate Florida's iconic waterways from Port St. Lucie on the Atlantic all the way to Fort Myers on the Gulf - right from your backyard. This impressive 4 bedroom 3 bath home offers 2985 SF of beautifully finished living space, plus an additional 2500 SF basement, currently used as a workshop with a view, but can easily be transformed into more living space, a guest suite, or a fully separate apartment. Set on 2.5 oak laden acres, the property also includes a 125' concrete slab, the perfect foundation for a Butler building, workshop, storage facility or future expansion. With 130 feet of pristine frontage on the Calooshatchee River, a boathouse and deck, you'll enjoy effortless access to the water and endless opportunities for adventure. And the views - sunrise to sunset, every single day - are nothing short of spectacular. Step outside to outdoor livng spaces galore, ideal for entertaining, relaxing, and soaking in the beauty of the riverfront lifestyle. A rare blend of space, freedom and waterfront living.
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
2.56 acresLot Size
2 car garageParking
Listed by Fred Elliott• Coldwell Banker Preferred Prop
Navigate Florida's iconic waterways from Port St. Lucie on the Atlantic all the way to Fort Myers on the Gulf - right from your own backyard. This impressive 4 bedroom 3 bath home offers 2985 SF of beautifully finished living space, plus an additional 2500 SF basement, currently used as a workshop with a view, but can easily be transformed into more living space, a guest suite, or a fully separate apartment. Set on 2.5 Oak laden acres, the property also includes a 125' x 45' concrete slab, the perfect foundation for a Butler building, workshop, storage facility, or future expansion. With 130 feet of pristine frontage on the Caloosahatchee River, a boathouse and a dock, you'll enjoy effortless access to the water and endless opportunities for adventure. And the views - Sunrise to Sunset, every single day - are nothing short of spectacular. Step outside to outdoor living spaces galore, ideal for entertaining, relaxing, and soaking in the beauty of the riverfront lifestyle. A rare blend of space, freedom and waterfront living.
FORTMLS #200851579
Nov 6, 2008
Sold
$215,000
Oct 15, 2008
Price Changed
$325,000
This is a bank owned property and is being offered as-is. Here's a great value for this large riverfront home on 2.5 acres lot. Nice tile countertops. Carpet and tile flooring throughout home. Enjoy your days overlooking the river. Dock and boat lift included! Don't miss this wonderful opportunity! No driveway on property at this time.
FORTMLS #200831331
Sep 2, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Jun 4, 2008
Listed
$400,000
Public Records
Mar 2, 2006
Sold
$1,250,000
FORTMLS #200523786
Dec 19, 2005
Price Changed
$1,295,000
Dec 14, 2005
Sold
$1,250,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,079 (+5.1%)
2024
$5,782 (+2.3%)
2023
$5,655 (+1.8%)
2022
$5,553 (−0.6%)
2021
$5,589 (−15.0%)
2020
$6,576 (+1.5%)
$114,827 + $229,383
$344,210
2019
$6,476 (+4.6%)
$114,827 + $217,042
$331,869
2018
$6,192 (−3.0%)
$114,827 + $192,301
$307,128
2017
$6,382 (+7.2%)
$104,109 + $204,850
$308,959
2016
$5,954 (+19.5%)
$104,110 + $182,210
$286,320
2014
$4,983
$104,110 + $161,620
$265,730
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
138 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.56 Acres
Year renovated
1976
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,637
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,637
Year built
1976
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hendry County
APN
1 29 43 06 A00 0001.1200
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Feb 23, 2026.
PUD
Planned Unit Development District
The planned unit development PUD district is established to provide a process for unified planning and coordination of multi-use development or development of special concern for uses permitted by this code and the comprehensive plan. It is intended that the regulations and requirements applying to a PUD zoning district shall be sufficiently flexible to encourage creative and imaginative design in planning and development. Hendry County's comprehensive plan requires certain developments to be reviewed as a PUD. Proposed PUDs shall be consistent with the comprehensive plan at the time of adoption. Where there are conflicts between the requirements for a PUD zoning district and the general provisions of this chapter or other applicable codes of the county, the requirements herein shall govern.
Jul 12, 2012 • Final
Remodel renovate
Install a metal roof and complete interior and exterior finishes. No electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work is included.
Remodel
Dec 17, 2010 • Final
Addition
Perform structural concrete work and wood framing for a rear addition.
Addition
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.
Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 17-25% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 109° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
10/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Labelle, FL • 33935
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Sun exposure
100/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1209 County Rd 78
$1,016,724
$96K under list price of $1.11M
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