NOT LISTED FOR SALE

20150 S River Rd Alva, FL 33920

Estimated Value: $1,299,000 - $1,756,708

5 Beds
6 Baths
5,485 Sq Ft
$286/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 15, 2014

Last sale price $350,000 $64 Per Sq Ft

Est. 349% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,259/month

225 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home fronts navigable water
  • Concrete Pool
  • River View
  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Two Primary Bedrooms
  • 1.3 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of August 2014

This is a Short Sale subject to existing lender's approval which could result in delays. This is a Short Sale subject to existing lender's approval which could result in delaysWhat a great value!!!!!!!!!! Exquisite Riverfront Estate on 1.3+/- acres with 257' of river frontage and stately oak trees. This is a 5 bedroom 4 bath home with over 5400 square feet of living area, 3390 square feet added in 2001. Home has in-ground swimming pool and pool cabana. Located on the protective harborage of an oxbow. Must see this Riverfront Estate.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Randy Lauer

RE/MAX Gulf Coast Living License #258000760 Listed on: 12/03/2013

RE/MAX Gulf Coast Living

Last Buyer's Agent

Robert Smith

Realty Group of SW Florida Inc License #258005849

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,625

Year Built

  • Built in 1908

Lot Details

  • 1.3 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 259 x 320 x 259 x 320
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • River Front
  • Property fronts a private road
  • West Facing Home
  • Fenced
  • Property is zoned Ag-2

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 5,485 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Fireplace
  • Single Hung Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Sliding Windows
  • French Doors
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • River Views
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Laundry Tub

Pool

  • Concrete Pool
  • In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • Above Ground Spa
  • Fiberglass Spa
  • Outdoor Shower
  • Pool Sweep
  • Pool Equipment or Cover

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor Kitchen
  • Outdoor Storage

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Allowed On Property

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Well
  • Water Purifier
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 21-43-27-00-00008.0000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,625

Year Built

Built in 1908

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Horses: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.3
  • Lot Size: 259 x 320 x 259 x 320
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Ownership: Single Family
  • Subdivision Name: No Subdivision
  • Directions: I-75 east on Palm Bach Blvd. past Buckingham Rd. to north on Owanita to South River Rd. right to end.
  • Architectural Style: Other, Two Story
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1908
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Appraiser
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Spa Features: Above Ground, Electric Heat, Fiberglass
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Water Purifier, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, French Door(s)/Atrium Door(s), Fireplace, High Ceilings, Multiple Master Suites, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Home Office
  • Living Area: 5485.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s), Single Hung, Skylight(s), Sliding, Window Coverings
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: Concrete, In Ground, Pool Equipment, Pool Sweep
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: River
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Navigable Water, River Front
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Disclosures: See Remarks
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Outdoor Kitchen, Outdoor Shower, Storage
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry Tub
  • Security: None, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Non-Gated
  • Amenities: None
  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Horse Amenities: Horses Allowed
  • Parcel #: 21-43-27-00-00008.0000
  • Zoning Description: Ag-2
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6625.0
  • Tax Block: 0
  • Tax Lot: 0
  • Tax Year: 2010

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 3, 2013
Closed on
Aug 15, 2014
Sold by
Smith Jeannette and Santomo Nancy
Bought by
Highlen Darwin E and Highlen Christine E
Seller's Agent
Randy Lauer
RE/MAX Gulf Coast Living
Buyer's Agent
Robert Smith
Realty Group of SW Florida Inc
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$350,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$149,000
-29.86%
Current Estimated Value
$1,571,236

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,221,236
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.23%
Original Mortgage
$280,000
Outstanding Balance
$97,897
Interest Rate
4.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,531,166

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2007
Sold by
Santomo Nancy and Smith Jeannette
Bought by
Smith Jeannette and Santomo Nancy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$670,000
Interest Rate
6.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 1996
Sold by
Brauer James J and Brauer Ruth M
Bought by
Santomo Arthur and Santomo Nancy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$280,000
Interest Rate
7.99%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Highlen Darwin E $350,000 Townsend Title Insurance Age
Smith Jeannette -- Attorney
Santomo Arthur $350,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Highlen Darwin E $280,000
Previous Owner Smith Jeannette $670,000
Previous Owner Santomo Jeanette $175,000
Previous Owner Santomo Arthur $280,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/15/2014 08/15/14 Sold $350,000 -29.9% $64 / Sq Ft
07/16/2014 07/16/14 Pending -- -- --
12/03/2013 12/03/13 For Sale $499,000 -- $91 / 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
2024 $6,076 $442,239 -- --
2023 $6,076 $429,358 $0 $0
2022 $6,130 $416,852 $0 $0
2021 $6,073 $728,879 $281,952 $446,927
2020 $5,820 $399,123 $0 $0
2019 $5,714 $390,150 $0 $0
2018 $5,703 $382,875 $0 $0
2017 $12,094 $776,807 $158,625 $618,182
2016 $6,271 $375,008 $164,365 $210,643
2015 $10,661 $630,472 $381,748 $248,724
2014 $8,760 $560,108 $155,629 $404,479
2013 -- $431,186 $162,061 $269,125
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Randy Lauer

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Randy Lauer

    RE/MAX

    (239) 728-3000

    22 in this area

    84 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Robert Smith

    Realty Group of SW Florida Inc

    (239) 218-1870

    6 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 201342486

Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service

APN: 21-43-27-00-00008.0000

Florida Lee County Alva 33920

20150 S River Rd, Alva, FL

This home is located at 20150 S River Rd, Alva, FL 33920 since 03 December 2013 and is currently estimated at $1,571,236, approximately $286 per square foot. This property was built in 1908. 20150 S River Rd is a home located in Lee County with nearby schools including The Alva School, Lehigh Elementary School, and Orange River Elementary School.

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