Beautiful Vintage Waterfront Courtyard Home with Pool and Lush Gardens This custom-built 3-bedroom, 3-bath canal-front home is a rare gem with timeless charm and unique character. Originally the model home for renowned builder Del Costello in 1987, it showcases a host of upgrades and desirable amenities, perfectly designed for Florida outdoor living and entertaining. Situated on a serene freshwater canal with a wood dock, the backyard is a private tropical oasis featuring mature landscaping, a koi pond, and garden-like settings that blend seamlessly with nature. Enjoy bird watching and tranquil water views right from your lanai. Interior Features Include: • Spacious master suite with en suite bath and direct double French door access to the lanai • Formal living and dining rooms, with sliders and a double French door offering views of the pool and canal • Large tiled foyer with double glass doors, screened and covered for a welcoming entry • Elegant stained-glass windows in the formal dining area and family room • Wet bar in the living area for entertaining • Custom architectural touches throughout Outdoor Living Highlights: • In-ground pool surrounded by a large, screened lanai and lush landscaping • third bath on the lanai for convenience • Expansive covered area for dining and lounging • Canal access for kayaking or relaxing by the water Additional Features: . New pool pump • Recent air conditioning system upgrades • Double-door iron gate entry with landscaped courtyard • Great location close to schools, shopping, restaurants, and beaches This property is a true showcase of Florida living—private, peaceful, and full of charm. Schedule your showing today to experience this unique waterfront retreat.
Beautiful CUSTOM canal waterfront home with in-ground pool, large outdoor entertaining area, three bedrooms and three bathrooms, Yard is like a garden sitting with mature landscaping, a coy pond, a gazebo on the water with a wood dock. A large master with en suite and sliders to the lanai occupy one side of the courtyard home. A new wood flooring in master suite was added recently. A larger tiled foyer covered and screened with plantings for desirable iron gate entry. Formal dining room and large formal living area with wet bar and sliders to lanai along with view of pool and water. Outdoor shower and 3rd bath on lanai. New air conditioning with all new duct work recently added. Custom Stained glass windows in formal dining area and family room. Double glass entry doors. Back of home is on a freshwater canal that boasts a bird park with mother nature at her best. Watch the birds and ducks from your home. Great home for outdoor living in Florida with privacy. This was the model home for the original builder DEL COSTELLO so it has many upgrades and desirable amenities. Home warranty by the seller included. New drain field in 2015, new roof in 2005. Convenient to shopping and schools, restaurants and the beaches.
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #C7234168
Mar 14, 2017
Listing Removed
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Mar 14, 2017
Sold
$1,500
$1/sq ft
Feb 5, 2017
Price Changed
$279,900
$113/sq ft
Feb 1, 2017
Price Changed
$284,500
$115/sq ft
Jan 4, 2017
Listed
$289,500
$117/sq ft
Price Reduction-Custom Home by Del Costello Homes in area of other custom homes. This home was the original model home for the builder and has many upgrades. It is a three bedroom, three bath with formal living, dining room, wet bar area, great room with family and kitchen combined. Custom stained glass windows in dining, living and family room areas along with front double door entrance and foyer. A split floor plan and sliders to pool and spa area from the entire back of home overlooking the garden area, the gazebo, dock and the waterway. Home backs to a bird preserve/park with beautiful birds and wildlife to enjoy. The grounds are lush with mature plantings and love of gardening by owner. Beautiful setting to enjoy the outdoors. Wrought iron gated entrance to large foyer of home. Home comes with a one year warranty.
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #C7230575
Dec 30, 2016
Listing Removed
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Nov 21, 2016
Price Changed
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Sep 29, 2016
Listed
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Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #C7227349
Sep 26, 2016
Listing Removed
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Sep 19, 2016
Price Changed
*
Jul 13, 2016
Listed
*
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #C455932
Jan 20, 2006
Sold
$372,000
$150/sq ft
Jan 21, 2005
Listed
$378,000
$153/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,253 (+2.3%)
2024
$4,155 (+29.3%)
2023
$3,212 (−19.3%)
2022
$3,983
2021
$3,985 (−17.6%)
$9,138 + $249,545
$258,683
2020
$4,834 (−3.6%)
$8,500 + $242,943
$251,443
2019
$5,013 (+15.5%)
$8,500 + $242,943
$251,443
2018
$4,342 (+6.2%)
2017
$4,090 (+10.3%)
$7,902 + $221,816
$229,718
2016
$3,708 (+10.9%)
$7,267 + $183,739
$191,006
2014
$3,344 (+10.3%)
2013
$3,033 (+37.1%)
2012
$2,213
Tax history for 1209 Alton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,253 (+2.3%)
2024
$4,155 (+29.3%)
2023
$3,212 (−19.3%)
2022
$3,983
2021
$3,985 (−17.6%)
$9,138 + $249,545
$258,683
2020
$4,834 (−3.6%)
$8,500 + $242,943
$251,443
2019
$5,013 (+15.5%)
$8,500 + $242,943
$251,443
2018
$4,342 (+6.2%)
2017
$4,090 (+10.3%)
$7,902 + $221,816
$229,718
2016
$3,708 (+10.9%)
$7,267 + $183,739
$191,006
2014
$3,344 (+10.3%)
2013
$3,033 (+37.1%)
2012
$2,213
*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
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,609 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1987
Sq. Ft.
2,475
Year built
1987
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charlotte County
APN
402211177009
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
RSF3.5
Residential Single-Family District
The purpose and intent of these districts is to provide for single-family residential dwellings and other uses normally associated therewith. Among RSF-2, RSF-3.5 and RSF-5 districts, there are variations in requirements for lot area, width, and certain yards.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Communications tower
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Jan 30, 2023 • Final
Residential roofing
Work on a roof replacement.
Roofing
Aug 21, 2010 • Final
Residential roofing
Remove existing roof tiles and install new shingles.
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
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 3
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Inside
Other Rooms Information
Additional Rooms: Family Room,Formal Dining Room Separate,Formal Living Room Separate,Inside Utility
# of Rooms: 13
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Central
Cooling Information: Central Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), Central Vaccum, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Split Bedroom, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Wet Bar
Window Features: Skylight(s), Blinds
Appliances: Built-In Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Enclosed, Patio, Porch, Screened