Rare waterfront opportunity on the Caloosahatchee River! Located at 4449 E Riverside Drive in Fort Myers, this property is being offered at LOT VALUE, presenting a prime chance to build your dream home in a beautiful riverfront setting. The property is being sold as-is, making it ideal for builders, investors, or buyers looking to design a custom waterfront residence. With direct Gulf access and stunning year-round sunset views, the lot offers endless potential to create a one-of-a-kind coastal retreat. Surrounded by established homes and mature landscaping, this location combines peaceful riverfront living with convenient access to downtown Fort Myers, shopping, dining, and major roadways. Opportunities like this are becoming increasingly rare, secure your piece of Southwest Florida waterfront and bring your vision to life.
Single-familyProperty Type
1974Year Built
0.44 acresLot Size
$220Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Marykathryn Hayes• James H Hayes Realty Inc
Watch the dolphins play in your "front yard" and enjoy wide river views from this wonderful waterfront home. This livable three bedroom/ two bath home sits close to the river and is built for entertaining. Spacious living areas include an open kitchen with a large island, and a generous living/dining room with tall windows that face the river. A door in the Living Room leads out to a concrete pad by the Rivers edge that is perfect for a fire pit or to sit and watch our beautiful South Florida sunsets. The kitchen has room for a table by the window, it sports stainless appliances and plenty of storage. There is a sizable separate Laundry/storage room with a washer/dryer and a door to the back yard. The home has light, bright rooms with tile floors throughout for easy Florida living. Bedrooms are split, the Master Bedroom faces the River and has excellent water views. It also has an attached Master Bathroom with extra storage. The other two Bedrooms share an updated Bathroom. This large lot is a Tropical wonderland with many mature fruit trees: star fruit, lemons, mango, grapefruit, avocado and banana. .. all well established and producing fruit. No damage to home from hurricane Irma.
FORTMLS #217040023
Sep 14, 2017
Listing Removed
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Jul 19, 2017
Price Changed
$332,000
$183/sq ft
Jul 14, 2017
Price Changed
$339,500
$187/sq ft
Jun 14, 2017
Listed
$342,000
$188/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 15, 2013
Sold
$260,000
$143/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 31, 1989
Sold
$109,000
$60/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,906 (+4.6%)
2024
$4,692 (+2.0%)
2023
$4,602 (−1.8%)
2022
$4,685 (+1.9%)
2021
$4,598 (+0.7%)
2020
$4,565 (+4.1%)
2019
$4,387 (+15.2%)
2018
$3,810 (−1.2%)
2017
$3,856 (+1.0%)
2016
$3,819 (+2.1%)
2015
$3,742 (−18.7%)
2014
$4,602
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
200 ft.
Lot size
0.44 Acres
Year renovated
1992
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,816
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,816
Year built
1974
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lee County
APN
04442505000010110
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jan 22, 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
Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% 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
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Fort Myers, FL • 33905
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Sun exposure
98/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 4449 E Riverside Dr
$387,096
$13K under list price of $400K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $294K to $700K.