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13839 River Forest Drive

Fort Myers, FL 33905

3 beds
4 baths
2,241 sqft
15,290 sqft lot
$200 per sqft
1974 build
– on site

Huge price adjustment! New lower price at $450,000. Looking for a canal waterfront, Gulf access, pool home with 2 Master suites along with a 3rd BR and 4 baths in the River Forest boating community?? Then you must see this home and envision it's potential with your finishing touches. This location provides quick and easy access to the Caloosahatchee River for your boating pleasure. The home has been affected by Hurricane Ian and most recently Milton, but the house has a good solid structure and has been remediated & ready for your repairs/personal finishing touches. NEW as follows: roof in 2017; whole house generator in 2018 and serviced after flood; Boat lift has a new motor as of 2022; 2 AC units (one for each floor) in 2023 and just serviced in 2024; Pool pump and motor 2024; Electric for the home has GFI breakers in baths and kitchen; main electric panel has a new surge protector for the pool- 2022. UNIQUE for this 2,241sq ft home is there is one master BR located upstairs with a balcony overlooking the lovely water view. The master bath has dual sinks, jetted tub & shower; The 2nd Master BR is on the first floor w/French doors opening up onto the pool area & the bath used as a pool bathroom, as well. The 3rd BR located on the 1st floor has French doors leading directly onto the pool/lanai area. Within the screened lanai pool area is the perfect place for a future outdoor kitchen and just steps away to the dock area overlooking the canal water view. A propane gas line is already in place for a gas grill to be installed for your future outdoor kitchen. Enjoy the outdoor wood burning fireplace & relaxing by the water. The HOA is voluntary and not required.

Listing courtesy of FGCMLS / Century 21 Sunbelt Realty

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Nov 12, 2024 •

MLS# 224083093 —

The Building

Year Built:

1974
Construction Materials:

Block,Concrete,Stucco
Architectural Style:

TwoStory
Direction Faces:

Northwest
Levels:

Two
Stories:

2
Stories Total:

2
Roof:

Tile
Exterior Features:

Fence,FirePit,FruitTrees,SprinklerIrrigation,OutdoorGrill,OutdoorKitchen,Storage,ShuttersManual
Door Features:

FrenchDoors
Window Features:

SingleHung,Shutters
Patio And Porch Features:

Balcony,Lanai,Porch,Screened
Security Features:

SecuritySystemOwned,SecuritySystem,SmokeDetectors
Building Area Total:

4483.0
Building Area Source:

Appraiser

Interior

Furnished:

Unfurnished
Interior Features:

Bathtub,DualSinks,FrenchDoorsAtriumDoors,JettedTub,LivingDiningRoom,MainLevelPrimary,MultiplePrimarySuites,ShowerOnly,SeparateShower,CableTv,UpperLevelPrimary,WalkInClosets,SplitBedrooms
Flooring:

Tile,Wood
Laundry Features:

WasherHookup,DryerHookup,Inside,LaundryTub

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2241.0
Living Area Source:

Appraiser

Location

Directions:

Take I-75 North to Rt 80 (Palm Beach Blvd); turn Rt; Go to Tropic Ave, turn Left; at River Forest Dr, turn Right; Enter the River Forest Community & follow road around to house on the Left side- 13839 River Forest Dr.
Latitude:

26.71985
Longitude:

-81.734211

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Sub Type:

SingleFamilyResidence
Property Sub Type Additional:

SingleFamilyResidence
Property Condition:

KnownDamage
View:

Canal
View:

true
Lot Features:

OversizedLot,SprinklersAutomatic
Lot Size Acres:

0.351
Lot Size Area:

0.351
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Source:

Appraiser
Lot Size Dimensions:

124 x 145 x 85 x 145
Lot Dimensions Source:

Appraiser
Zoning Description:

RS-1
Waterfront:

true
Waterfront Features:

CanalAccess,NavigableWater,Seawall
Road Surface Type:

Paved

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2021
Tax Lot:

30
Tax Legal Description:

RIVER FOREST UNIT 1 PB 12 PG 62 LOT 30
Tax Annual Amount:

4276.87

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3

Baths

Bathrooms Total:

4
Bathrooms Full:

4

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Central,Electric
Heating:

true
Cooling:

CentralAir,CeilingFans,Electric
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

CableAvailable
Sewer:

AssessmentPaid,PublicSewer
Water Source:

AssessmentPaid,Public

The Community

Subdivision Name:

RIVER FOREST
Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

BoatFacilities,NonGated
Spa:

false
Pool Features:

Concrete,Heated,InGround,SolarHeat
Pool Private:

true
Pets Allowed:

Yes
Association Amenities:

BoatDock,Clubhouse
Association:

false
Association Fee Includes:

None

Parking

Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

2.0
Attached Garage:

true
Carport:

false
Covered Spaces:

2.0
Parking Features:

Attached,Garage,GarageDoorOpener

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$450,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$2,409
Taxes	$356
Insurance	$123
Utilities	$204 See report
Total	$3,092/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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This house located in River Forest, Fort Myers Shores, FL 33905 is currently for sale for $450,000. 13839 River Forest Drive is a 2,241 square foot house with 3 beds and 4 baths that has been on Estately for 40 days. 13839 River Forest Drive is in the River Forest neighborhood of Fort Myers Shores and has a WalkScore® of 2, making it car-dependent. This house is in the attendance area of Riverdale High School, Oak Hammock Middle School, Lehigh Senior High School, Dunbar High School, Veterans Park Academy For The Arts, Tice Elementary School, Sunshine Elementary School, Harns Marsh Elementary School, Mirror Lakes Elementary School, and The Alva School.

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