Seller's Agent in 2023
Trevor Moore
VIP Realty Group Inc
(239) 489-1100
5 in this area
265 Total Sales
3978 W Riverside Dr Fort Myers, FL 33901
Fort Myers Country Club NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $898,000 - $1,601,000
5
Beds
4.5
Baths
4,237
Sq Ft
$321/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Concrete Pool
- River View
- No HOA
- Fort Myers High School Rated A
- Main Floor Primary Bedroom
- Formal Dining Room
About This Home
As of August 2023Welcome to 3978 W Riverside Drive and the BEST Caloosahatchee riverfront renovation opportunity in Southwest Florida. Flooded and damaged by Hurricane Ian, you're offered a blank slate to remodel this amazing property. Offering an open-concept main home with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, leading seamlessly out to the large lanai & pool, the floor plan and bones of this home are perfect. The master bedroom offers stunning views, a large en-suite bathroom, and an expansive walk in closet. In addition, a stand-alone 1000 square-foot guest home includes a bedroom, bathroom, living room, full kitchen, and screened patio with amazing river views all situated over the extra-large 3-car-garage. The guest house was relatively unaffected by the storm and is move in ready. MLS photos 31-50 show the home as what it was before Hurricane Ian and what it will be again. Comfortably worth $3M+ pre-storm this home has so much potential for an investor or end user. With all that this home has to offer, it's sure to get a lot of attention. Act fast, this opportunity won't last.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
VIP Realty Group Inc License #258024674 Listed on: 03/28/2023
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $19,242
Year Built
- Built in 2006
Lot Details
- 0.38 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 108 x 197 x 88 x 166
- River Front
- East Facing Home
- Oversized Lot
- Irregular Lot
- Property is zoned RS-5
Parking
- 3 Car Detached Garage
Home Design
- Entry on the 1st floor
- Wood Frame Construction
- Tile Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 4,237 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Shutters
- Single Hung Windows
- Formal Dining Room
- River Views
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- Split Bedroom Floorplan
- Walk-In Closet
- Dual Sinks
- Shower Only
- Separate Shower
Pool
- Concrete Pool
- In Ground Pool
- Gunite Spa
Outdoor Features
- Open Patio
- Porch
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Seminole Estates Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 1A / J
- Assessor Parcel Number 34-44-24-P2-006J0.001A
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 28, 2023
Closed on
Aug 25, 2023
Sold by
Swartz Francesca
Bought by
Macdonald Robert and Macdonald Claudia Marcela
Seller's Agent
Trevor Moore
VIP Realty Group Inc
Buyer's Agent
Pam Stevenson
Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty
List Price
$1,999,900
Sold Price
$1,675,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$324,900
-16.25%
Views
58
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$313,039
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-9.56%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 22, 2020
Closed on
Oct 9, 2020
Sold by
Henn Jeffrey S and Henn Deana M
Bought by
Swartz Francesca
Seller's Agent
Trevor Moore
VIP Realty Group Inc
Buyer's Agent
Trevor Moore
VIP Realty Group Inc
List Price
$1,894,900
Sold Price
$1,750,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$144,900
-7.65%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.51%
Original Mortgage
$1,400,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 1, 2019
Closed on
Aug 9, 2019
Sold by
Meadors Michael and Meadors Lesta A
Bought by
Henn Jeffrey S and Henn Deana M
Seller's Agent
Trevor Moore
VIP Realty Group Inc
Buyer's Agent
Trevor Moore
VIP Realty Group Inc
List Price
$1,475,000
Sold Price
$1,290,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$185,000
-12.54%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
29.78%
Original Mortgage
$1,032,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 29, 1999
Sold by
Michael Meadors Const Co Inc
Bought by
Meadors Michael and Meadors Lesta A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$228,000
Interest Rate
7.67%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macdonald Robert | $1,675,000 | Venture Title | |
| Swartz Francesca | $1,750,000 | Attorney | |
| Henn Jeffrey S | $1,290,000 | Attorney | |
| Meadors Michael | $180,000 | -- | |
| Michael Meadors Const Co Inc | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Swartz Francesca | $1,400,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Swartz Francesca | $1,400,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Henn Jeffrey S | $1,032,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Raju Srinivas M | $1,650,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Meadors Michael | $448,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Meadors Michael | $230,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Michael Meadors Const Co Inc | $228,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/25/2023 08/25/23 | Sold | $1,675,000 | -9.5% | $395 / Sq Ft |
| 08/25/2023 08/25/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/03/2023 08/03/23 | Price Changed | $1,850,000 | -7.5% | $437 / Sq Ft |
| 03/28/2023 03/28/23 | For Sale | $1,999,900 | +14.3% | $472 / Sq Ft |
| 10/09/2020 10/09/20 | Sold | $1,750,000 | -7.6% | $413 / Sq Ft |
| 09/09/2020 09/09/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/22/2020 08/22/20 | For Sale | $1,894,900 | +46.9% | $447 / Sq Ft |
| 08/09/2019 08/09/19 | Sold | $1,290,000 | -12.5% | $304 / Sq Ft |
| 07/10/2019 07/10/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/01/2019 01/01/19 | For Sale | $1,475,000 | -- | $348 / Sq Ft |
Source: Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $18,012 | $1,047,891 | $1,047,881 | $10 |
| 2023 | $18,832 | $1,117,886 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $18,741 | $1,085,326 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $19,242 | $1,113,839 | $706,933 | $406,906 |
| 2020 | $19,779 | $1,047,476 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $11,153 | $608,332 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $510 | $596,989 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $11,684 | $584,710 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $11,615 | $1,444,321 | $615,398 | $828,923 |
| 2015 | $11,711 | $1,556,296 | $592,784 | $963,512 |
| 2014 | -- | $1,261,900 | $578,952 | $682,948 |
| 2013 | -- | $849,180 | $507,691 | $341,489 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Trevor Moore
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Pam Stevenson
P
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Pam Stevenson
Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty
(810) 599-7210
1 in this area
31 Total Sales
Map
Source: Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service
MLS Number: 223023922
APN: 34-44-24-P2-006J0.001A
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