$778,000
SOLD FEB 23, 2026

1971 Mitchell Ave Alva, FL 33920

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,423 Sq Ft
0.43 Acres Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 23, 2026

$321 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

42 on Market

Highlights

  • Community Boat Dock
  • Reverse Osmosis System
  • Fruit Trees
  • Heated Infinity Pool
  • Home fronts a canal
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of February 2026

Live where every day feels like a getaway in this fully custom waterfront home located in one of the most desired areas in Lee County. This three-bedroom plus den, two-and-a-half-bath residence offers peace of mind with no flooding and direct Gulf access just minutes to the Caloosahatchee River, complete with a private dock, boat lift, and on-site launch. Major updates include a fully inspected roof, new AC, and a heated resort-style pool. Designed for comfort and security, the home is fully hurricane-impact-rated and features a whole-home generator, a full reverse osmosis water system, and instant hot water. Spacious rooms, a private den, Satillo tile flooring, a custom Spanish interior, Mediterranean-style exterior and driveway add warmth and character. Outdoor living shines with a custom resort-style design pool, featuring a spacious main swim area, an intimate wading space ideal for kids or pets, a relaxing hot tub, all featuring an infinity edge surrounded by lush tropical landscaping. A rare bonus includes an assumable VA mortgage at an exceptional 2.25% interest rate, subject to buyer qualification. A truly one-of-a-kind waterfront opportunity combining lifestyle, location, and peace of mind.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lauren Etheridge

Palm Paradise Realty Group License #258034034 Listed on: 01/12/2026

Palm Paradise Realty Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Alexandria Davis

RE/MAX Realty Team License #258033629

RE/MAX Realty Team

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,771

Year Built

  • Built in 2013

Lot Details

  • 18,687 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 151 x 125 x 129 x 116
  • Home fronts a canal
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Home has East and West Exposure
  • Fenced
  • Oversized Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is zoned AG-2

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Unpaved Parking

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,423 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Partially Furnished
  • Built-In Features
  • Bar
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Tinted Windows
  • Arched Windows
  • Open Floorplan
  • Den
  • Canal Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Pot Filler
  • Reverse Osmosis System
  • Instant Hot Water

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Closet Cabinetry
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Laundry Tub

Home Security

  • Burglar Security System
  • Impact Glass
  • High Impact Door
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • Heated Infinity Pool
  • Heated Pool and Spa
  • Concrete Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa
  • Saltwater Pool
  • Gunite Spa
  • Pool Equipment or Cover

Outdoor Features

  • Canal Access
  • Open Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • The Alva Elementary School
  • Riverdale High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Power Generator
  • Water Purifier
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 9
  • Assessor Parcel Number 24-43-26-02-00000.0090

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Alva Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Boat Dock

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,771

Year Built

Built in 2013

Lot Details

0.43 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.429
  • Lot Size: 151 x 125 x 129 x 116
  • Ownership: Single Family
  • Subdivision Name: ALVA
  • Architectural Style: Ranch, One Story, Spanish
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2013
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Exposures: West
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Partially
  • Spa Features: Electric Heat, Gunite, In Ground
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, RefrigeratorWithIce Maker, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer, Water Purifier
  • Other Equipment: Generator, Reverse Osmosis System
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Bathtub, Tray Ceiling(s), Closet Cabinetry, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dual Sinks, Eat-in Kitchen, Family/Dining Room, Living/Dining Room, Pantry, Separate Shower, Cable TV, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Pantry, Bar, Walk-In Closet(s), Instant Hot Water, Pot Filler, Split Bedrooms
  • Living Area: 2423.0
  • Dining Room Type: Den
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Arched, Tinted Windows, Impact Glass

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Dead End, Oversized Lot, Sprinklers Automatic
  • Pool Features: Concrete, Electric Heat, Heated, In Ground, Negative Edge, Pool Equipment, Salt Water, Pool/Spa Combo
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Canal, Water
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Canal Access, Intersecting Canal
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Disclosures: Disclosure on File, Owner Has Flood Insurance, Seller Disclosure
  • Construction Type: Block, Concrete, Stucco
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Fruit Trees, Security/High Impact Doors, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Open, Patio, Porch
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Tile

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Paved, Unpaved, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Tub
  • Security: Burglar Alarm (Monitored), Fenced, Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Boat Facilities, Non-Gated
  • Senior Community: No
  • Amenities: None
  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: THE ALVA SCHOOL
  • High School: RIVERDALE HIGH

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 24-43-26-02-00000.0090
  • Zoning Description: AG-2

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4770.71
  • Tax Lot: 9
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 12, 2026
Closed on
Feb 20, 2026
Sold by
Gilmore Gary B and Gilmore Linda R
Bought by
Hollow Gabriel M and Hollow Alexandria N
Seller's Agent
Lauren Etheridge
Palm Paradise Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Alexandria Davis
RE/MAX Realty Team
List Price
$789,000
Sold Price
$778,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,000
-1.39%
Views
20

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.41%
Original Mortgage
$778,000
Outstanding Balance
$778,000
Interest Rate
6.06%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$7,079

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 21, 2023
Sold by
Gilmore Gary B and Gilmore Linda R
Bought by
Gary B Gilmore And Linda R Gilmore Revocable

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 27, 2020
Closed on
Aug 28, 2020
Sold by
Mohr Steven E and Mohr Celeste D
Bought by
Gilmore Gary B and Gilmore Linda R
Seller's Agent
Myrna Howard
RE Florida Homes
Buyer's Agent
Trish Kirby
List Price
$595,000
Sold Price
$575,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-3.36%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.62%
Original Mortgage
$375,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 10, 2019
Closed on
Jun 26, 2019
Sold by
Stancel Chad and Stancel Amanda Jill
Bought by
Mohr Steven E and Mohr Celeste D
Seller's Agent
Angie Christie
Genesis Realty Team
Buyer's Agent
Gwen Baker
DomainRealty.com LLC
List Price
$629,000
Sold Price
$525,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$104,000
-16.53%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.01%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 2012
Sold by
Stancel Chad
Bought by
Stancel Chad and Stancel Amanda Jill

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2010
Sold by
Kinder Carroll L
Bought by
Stancel Chad

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2001
Sold by
Cochran Darius L and Cochran Amanda
Bought by
Kinder Stanley S and Kiner Carroll L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$38,504
Interest Rate
6.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 2000
Sold by
Sauls R Harold
Bought by
Cochran Darius L and Cochran Amanda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$45,000
Interest Rate
7.87%
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $778,000 Integrity Title
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $575,000 Townsend Title
Warranty Deed $525,000 Townsend Title Ins Agcy Llc
Interfamily Deed Transfer $25,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $66,500 Title Specialists Of The Gul
Warranty Deed $62,500 --
Warranty Deed $45,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $778,000 VA
Previous Owner $375,000 VA
Previous Owner $150,000 Balloon
Previous Owner $50,000 Seller Take Back
Previous Owner $38,504 No Value Available
Previous Owner $45,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/23/2026 02/23/26 Sold $778,000 -1.4% $321 / Sq Ft
02/23/2026 02/23/26 Pending -- -- --
01/12/2026 01/12/26 For Sale $789,000 +37.2% $326 / Sq Ft
08/28/2020 08/28/20 Sold $575,000 -3.4% $237 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/29/2020 07/29/20 Pending -- -- --
06/27/2020 06/27/20 For Sale $595,000 +13.3% $246 / Sq Ft
06/25/2019 06/25/19 Sold $525,000 -16.5% $217 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/26/2019 05/26/19 Pending -- -- --
01/10/2019 01/10/19 For Sale $629,000 -- $260 / Sq Ft
Source: Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,950 $337,432 -- --
2024 $4,771 $551,396 -- --
2023 $4,668 $318,202 $0 $0
2022 $4,677 $519,744 $0 $0
2021 $4,622 $504,606 $126,357 $378,249
2020 $6,962 $474,787 $94,500 $380,287
2019 $6,474 $411,019 $94,500 $316,519
2018 $4,673 $316,280 $0 $0
2017 $4,674 $309,775 $0 $0
2016 $4,103 $270,125 $71,541 $198,584
2015 $4,383 $281,507 $65,890 $215,617
2014 $4,607 $293,701 $66,282 $227,419
2013 -- $47,000 $47,000 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 2026002044

Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service

APN: 24-43-26-02-00000.0090

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