Desirable Cotee Riverfront Home. This home flooded during Hurricane Helene and is priced at land value. Home was a very attractive 1945 Frame house with lots of pride and newer windows. Now it is a shell with an amazing waterfront lot. Check out the pictures and videos.
Single-familyProperty Type
1945Year Built
6,000 sq ftLot Size
$233Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Randal Jenkins• FLORIDA REAL ESTATE PARTNERS
Bought with Randal Jenkins• FLORIDA REAL ESTATE PARTNERS
TAKING BACKUPS! If a home could tell you the whimsical beautiful story that it feels, bring your coffee and come and listen. Your story continues here. 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom single family home right on the Cotee River. Home features original hard wood floors and a cozy cottage ambience. Don't let the cozy feeling fool you. There is ample attic storage space, the master has 3 closets, large linen closet located in the hallway and bathroom, plus potential pantry in kitchen. Enjoy the Florida lifestyle. Read a book & relax out back in your spacious fenced in backyard. Pet ready. Take a kayak adventure out to the Gulf, visit waterfront restaurants, or venture out in your golf cart with the local golf cart club. Plenty of room for your hobbies with a bonus room off the kitchen that could be converted to a garage or utilized as an art room, home office, or den. Don't miss out on this piece of history & charm. Prime location minutes from the revitalized downtown New Port Richey and only 45 minutes- 1 hr to Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Pete. Would you like more details? Private tours of downtown & your future home available. This would make a perfect investment as an airbnb or for you to enjoy yourself. Did I mention cute, cozy, gulf access, and downtown?
Public Records
Mar 2, 2000
Sold
$84,400
$98/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 1, 1998
Sold
$55,000
$64/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,284 (+27.3%)
$72,240 + $104,109
$176,349
2024
$3,365 (+2.1%)
2023
$3,297 (+11.8%)
2022
$2,948 (+123.4%)
2021
$1,320 (+1.7%)
2020
$1,298 (+3.3%)
2019
$1,256 (+2.6%)
2018
$1,224 (+1.6%)
2017
$1,204 (+10.7%)
2016
$1,088 (+0.4%)
2014
$1,084 (+1.6%)
2013
$1,067 (+17.6%)
2012
$907
Tax history for 5817 Rio Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,284 (+27.3%)
$72,240 + $104,109
$176,349
2024
$3,365 (+2.1%)
2023
$3,297 (+11.8%)
2022
$2,948 (+123.4%)
2021
$1,320 (+1.7%)
2020
$1,298 (+3.3%)
2019
$1,256 (+2.6%)
2018
$1,224 (+1.6%)
2017
$1,204 (+10.7%)
2016
$1,088 (+0.4%)
2014
$1,084 (+1.6%)
2013
$1,067 (+17.6%)
2012
$907
*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
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1965
Sq. Ft.
864
Year built
1945
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Pasco County
APN
08-26-16-0130-00B00-0190
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on May 1, 2026.
Apr 21, 2025 • Final
Electrical residential
Replace the main electrical disconnect following storm damage.
Electrical
Sep 10, 2022 • Final
Dock / boat lift
Install a lift, pilings, and a deck.
Pool and hot tub
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.
Waterfront Features: Canal - Saltwater, River Front
Water Body Name: PITHLACHASCOTTE RIVER (COTTEE)
Waterfront Feet Total: 100
Water Frontage Feet Canal Salt: 50
Water Frontage Feet River: 50
Water View Y/N: 1
Water View Description: Canal,River
Water Access Y/N: 1
Water Access Description: Bay/Harbor,Canal - Saltwater,Gulf/Ocean,Gulf/Ocean to Bay,River
Water Extras Y/N: 1
Water Extras Description: Lift
Property Information
CDD Y/N: 0
Homestead Y/N: 1
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Fixer
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Zoning: R2
Land Information
Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
Lot Information
Lot Features: City Limits, Level
Lot Size Acres: 0.14
Lot Size Dimensions: 50x135
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Lot Size Square Meters: 557
Zoning Compatible YN: 1
Other Exemptions YN: 0
Building Information
MFR_BuildingAreaTotalSrchSqM: 137.87
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,297.04
Tax Year: 2023
Lease / Rent Details
Lease Restrictions YN: 0
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Electricity Available
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Unit Number YN: 0
HOA Information
MFR_Association2YN: 0
Association Fee Requirement: None
Association Approval Required Y/N: 0
Association Fee Includes: None
School Information
Elementary School: Richey Elementary School
Middle Or Junior High School: Gulf Middle-PO
High School: Gulf High-PO
Location Information
Directions: From 19 go west on Main/ Right on Lincoln across from Sims Park/ Right on Lafayette/ Right onto Illinois/ left onto Rio, home is on your right
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 864
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: 1965
County: Pasco County
APN: 08-26-16-0130-00B00-0190
Home facts updated by county records on May 1, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Third Party YN: 1
Listing Information
Previous Status: Pending
Backups Requested YN: 1
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 5
Status Contractual Search Date: 2024-11-29
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 243.06
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Direction Faces: East
Home Information
Living Area: 864
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Living Area Meters: 80.27
Building Area Total: 1484
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records
Foundation Details: Crawlspace
Stories Total: 1
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Richey Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
2/10
Gulf Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
2/10
Gulf High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
3/10
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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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 28 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, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
New Port Richey, FL • 34652
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 6.2 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$192,000 – $232,000
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