$2,124,500
SOLD MAR 28, 2025

2009 Buford St Alva, FL 33920

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,626 Sq Ft
2.52 Acres

Recently Sold

$586 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

74 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Boat Dock
  • Concrete Pool
  • 2.52 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • River View
  • 1-minute walk to Hickey's Creek Mitigation Park

About This Home

As of March 2025

Experience unparalleled riverfront living in this stunning estate located in the heart of Alva, FL. Nestled on over 2 acres with 172 feet of pristine river frontage, this property offers direct deep-water access, making it a boater's paradise. The picturesque oak tree-lined driveway welcomes you to this private retreat, featuring a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom main home with a den and a separate 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom guest house, complete with a great room, and laundry facilities. The main home has been meticulously renovated with nearly $300,000 in upgrades, ensuring modern luxury meets timeless elegance. Step into the gourmet kitchen and dining area, where expansive windows showcase breathtaking, unobstructed views of the Caloosahatchee River. Relax in the inviting living room, complete with a redesigned fireplace featuring Iron Works Thin Brick and a custom mantle. The owner's suite is a sanctuary of comfort, boasting a completely reimagined bathroom with a new layout, subway tile finishes, a modern vanity, and a glass-enclosed shower. Red oak stairs with sleek modern railings lead to an upstairs deck, offering serene views of the property’s natural beauty. New PGT 770 Series Sliding Glass Doors, Hardi-Board siding, and a custom entry door by Feil add both functionality and aesthetic appeal to this exquisite home. The outdoor amenities are equally impressive, featuring a resurfaced pool and deck ideal for entertaining. An extensive dock system with three boat lifts accommodates recreational boats, jet skis, or even a mega yacht, while the nearby world-class water skiing course is a dream for enthusiasts. The guest house provides additional flexibility with its spacious layout, private entrance, and attached workshop. With five garage spaces, there’s ample room for vehicles, storage, and hobbies. Every inch of this property has been thoughtfully updated, from new plumbing fixtures and electrical repairs to custom trim work, hardwood flooring enhancements, and fresh interior and exterior paint. Additional features include a redesigned laundry room, built-in storage solutions, and upgraded lighting throughout. This estate is more than a home; it’s a lifestyle. Enjoy dinner parties on the back deck, quiet mornings by the pool, or adventure-filled days on the river. Whether you’re seeking a family compound, a multi-generational living arrangement, or an entertainer’s paradise, this property offers it all. Schedule your private showing today and discover why this Alva riverfront estate is truly one of a kind!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dusty Gardner

Schooner Bay Realty, Inc. License #258010150 Listed on: 01/13/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Kelly Barnes

Realty Executives of SWFL License #258021646

Realty Executives of SWFL

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,466

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

Lot Details

  • 2.52 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 150 x 691 x 198 x 569
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • River Front
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • South Facing Home
  • Fenced
  • Oversized Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned AG-2

Parking

  • 5 Car Detached Garage
  • 1 Detached Carport Space
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Florida Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,626 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Custom Mirrors
  • Built-In Features
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Shutters
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Sliding Windows
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room
  • Open Floorplan
  • Home Office
  • Workshop
  • River Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Closet Cabinetry
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Dual Sinks
  • Shower Only
  • Multiple Shower Heads
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Laundry Tub

Home Security

  • Impact Glass
  • High Impact Door
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • Concrete Pool
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • In Ground Spa
  • Gas Heated Pool
  • Gunite Spa
  • Outdoor Shower
  • Pool Equipment or Cover

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Open Patio
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Heat Pump System
  • Well
  • Water Purifier
  • Water Softener
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 2 / 14
  • Assessor Parcel Number 19-43-27-00-00014.0020

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Alva Subdivision

Recreation

  • Boat Dock

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,466

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

0

Parking

5

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.52
  • Lot Size: 150 x 691 x 198 x 569
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Ownership: Single Family
  • Subdivision Name: ALVA
  • Directions: Heading E on FL-80/Palm Beach Blvd. Turn left onto Mitchell Ave. Turn right onto Buford St. Destination is at the end of Buford St. on the right.
  • Architectural Style: Florida, Two Story
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1994
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Appraiser
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Pets No Pets Comments: ,,,
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Spa Features: Gas Heat, Gunite, In Ground
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, RefrigeratorWithIce Maker, Self Cleaning Oven, Water Purifier, Washer, Water Softener
  • Other Equipment: Reverse Osmosis System
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Breakfast Area, Closet Cabinetry, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dual Sinks, Entrance Foyer, Family/Dining Room, French Door(s)/Atrium Door(s), Fireplace, Living/Dining Room, Multiple Shower Heads, Custom Mirrors, Pantry, Shower Only, Separate Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments, Home Office, Workshop
  • Living Area: 3626.0
  • Dining Room Type: Bathroom, Den, Guest Quarters, Great Room, Workshop
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Double Hung, Sliding, Impact Glass, Window Coverings
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Oversized Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Dead End, Sprinklers Automatic
  • Pool Features: Concrete, Gas Heat, Heated, In Ground, Pool Equipment
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: River
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Navigable Water, River Front
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Disclosures: Owner Has Flood Insurance
  • Construction Type: Block, Other, Concrete, Wood Frame
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fence, Security/High Impact Doors, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Outdoor Shower, Other, Storage, Shutters Manual
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Deck, Open, Porch
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 6.0
  • Garage Spaces: 5.0
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Detached, Garage, Paved, Detached Carport, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Tub
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric, Heat Pump, Zoned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric, Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Boat Facilities
  • Senior Community: No
  • Amenities: None
  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 19-43-27-00-00014.0020
  • Zoning Description: AG-2
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 18465.66
  • Tax Block: 14
  • Tax Lot: 2
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 4, 2019
Closed on
Apr 9, 2020
Sold by
Speas Van R and Richards Speas Myrna
Bought by
Howell Raymond L and Howell Joy M
Seller's Agent
Michael McMurray
Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Dusty Gardner
List Price
$1,195,000
Sold Price
$1,122,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$72,500
-6.07%
Current Estimated Value
$2,119,703

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$997,203
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.80%
Original Mortgage
$898,000
Outstanding Balance
$793,791
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,325,912

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 21, 2003
Sold by
Speas Van R and Speas Myrna Richards
Bought by
Speas Van R and Speas Myrna Richards

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 2000
Sold by
Young Robert A and Ferguson Jacquelyn
Bought by
Speas Van R and Richards Myrna A
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,122,500 North American Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $550,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $898,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/07/2025 04/07/25 Pending -- -- --
03/28/2025 03/28/25 Sold $2,124,500 -11.5% $586 / Sq Ft
01/13/2025 01/13/25 For Sale $2,399,900 +113.8% $662 / Sq Ft
04/09/2020 04/09/20 Sold $1,122,500 -6.1% $310 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/10/2020 03/10/20 Pending -- -- --
11/04/2019 11/04/19 For Sale $1,195,000 -- $330 / Sq Ft
Source: Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $16,161 $945,325 $400,843 $418,965
2024 $16,161 $1,080,601 $854,599 $173,942
2023 $18,466 $1,223,176 $731,750 $411,688
2022 $12,253 $825,781 $0 $0
2021 $12,206 $801,729 $398,977 $402,752
2020 $5,333 $366,823 $0 $0
2019 $5,234 $358,576 $0 $0
2018 $5,150 $347,127 $0 $0
2017 $5,154 $339,987 $0 $0
2016 $5,120 $649,563 $169,003 $480,560
2015 $5,200 $666,007 $159,151 $506,856
2014 $5,183 $621,322 $155,820 $465,502
2013 -- $438,100 $129,145 $308,955
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 225003736

Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service

APN: 19-43-27-00-00014.0020