Welcome 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.
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$1,675,000
3978 W Riverside Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33901
5beds
4,237sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2006
0.38 Acres Lot
$1,640,400 Zestimate®
$395/sqft
$6,805 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,640,400
$1.49M - $1.80M
$6,805/mo
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Listed by:
Trevor Moore 239-292-5779,
VIP Realty Group Inc
Bought with:
Pamela Stevenson, 258033328
Palm Paradise Real Estate
Source: Florida Gulf Coast MLS,MLS#: 223023922
Originating MLS: Florida Gulf Coast
Originating MLS: Florida Gulf CoastFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Bedroom on Main Level, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Dual Sinks, Main Level Primary, Shower Only, Separate Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Split Bedrooms, Bathroom, Guest Quarters, Great Room
- Flooring: See Remarks
- Windows: Single Hung
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,222
- Total interior livable area: 4,237 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Spaces
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open, Porch
- Exterior features: None, Shutters Manual
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Concrete, In Ground
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Gunite
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River,Water
- Waterfront features: River Front
Lot
- Size: 0.38 Acres
- Dimensions: 108 x 197 x 88 x 166
- Features: Irregular Lot, Oversized Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 344424P2006J0.001A
- Lease amount: $0
- Zoning description: RS-5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,One Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Concrete, Stucco, Wood Frame
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Known Damage
- Year built: 2006
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: None
Community
- Community features: Non-Gated
Location
- Region: Fort Myers
- Subdivision: SEMINOLE ESTATES
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
- Services included: None
Other fees
- Condo and coop fee: $0
- Membership fee: $0
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: All Financing Considered,Cash
- Ownership: Single Family
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/25/2023 | Sold | $1,675,000-9.5%$395/sqft |
Source:  Florida Gulf Coast MLS #223023922 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2023 | Pending sale | $1,850,000$437/sqft |
Source:  Florida Gulf Coast MLS #223023922 Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2023 | Price change | $1,850,000-7.5%$437/sqft |
Source: Florida Gulf Coast MLS #223023922 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,999,900+14.3%$472/sqft |
Source: Florida Gulf Coast MLS #223023922 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2020 | Sold | $1,750,000-7.6%$413/sqft |
Source: Florida Gulf Coast MLS #220052988 Report a problem | ||
| 8/30/2020 | Pending sale | $1,894,900$447/sqft |
Source: VIP Realty Group Inc #220052988 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,894,900+46.9%$447/sqft |
Source: VIP Realty Group Inc #220052988 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2019 | Sold | $1,290,000-0.7%$304/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2019 | Pending sale | $1,299,000$307/sqft |
Source: VIP Realty Group Inc #219000002 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2019 | Price change | $1,299,000-7.2%$307/sqft |
Source: VIP Realty Group Inc #219000002 Report a problem | ||
| 3/14/2019 | Price change | $1,399,900-5.1%$330/sqft |
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| 1/1/2019 | Listed for sale | $1,475,000-1.7%$348/sqft |
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| 11/2/2018 | Listing removed | $1,499,999$354/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Sunbelt Realty #218032022 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2018 | Price change | $1,499,999-6.2%$354/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Sunbelt Realty #218032022 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2018 | Listed for sale | $1,599,000+6.7%$377/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Sunbelt Inc #218032022 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2017 | Listing removed | $1,499,000$354/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Sunbelt Realty #217049615 Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2017 | Listing removed | $7,500$2/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2017 | Listed for sale | $1,499,000-0.1%$354/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Sunbelt Realty #217049615 Report a problem | ||
| 7/19/2017 | Price change | $7,500+66.7%$2/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2017 | Listing removed | $1,499,900$354/sqft |
Source: Royal Shell Real Estate Inc #217034095 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2017 | Listed for rent | $4,500$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2017 | Price change | $1,499,900-18.9%$354/sqft |
Source: Royal Shell Real Estate Inc #216077962 Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2017 | Price change | $1,849,900-7.5%$437/sqft |
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| 1/31/2017 | Price change | $1,999,900-8.7%$472/sqft |
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| 12/14/2016 | Listed for sale | $2,190,000+1116.7%$517/sqft |
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| 12/27/1999 | Sold | $180,000$42/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,863 -0.8% | $1,040,958 -0.7% |
| 2024 | $18,012 -4.4% | $1,047,891 -6.3% |
| 2023 | $18,832 +0.5% | $1,117,886 +3% |
| 2022 | $18,741 -2.6% | $1,085,326 +3% |
| 2021 | $19,242 -2.7% | $1,053,715 +0.6% |
| 2020 | $19,779 +77.3% | $1,047,476 -7.2% |
| 2019 | $11,153 | $1,128,906 +89.1% |
| 2018 | $11,153 +2087.3% | $596,989 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $510 -95.6% | $584,710 -59.5% |
| 2016 | $11,684 +0.6% | $1,444,321 -7.2% |
| 2015 | $11,615 -0.8% | $1,556,296 +23.3% |
| 2014 | $11,711 +22% | $1,261,900 +48.6% |
| 2013 | $9,599 -47.5% | $849,180 +1.6% |
| 2012 | $18,292 +106.2% | $836,203 +16.5% |
| 2011 | $8,870 +0% | $718,002 -27.4% |
| 2010 | $8,868 +50.5% | $989,603 +24.9% |
| 2009 | $5,892 +4.9% | $792,610 -34.5% |
| 2008 | $5,618 +1.4% | $1,210,960 +0.2% |
| 2007 | $5,542 +8.9% | $1,208,650 +6.4% |
| 2006 | $5,087 -5.1% | $1,135,720 +111.7% |
| 2004 | $5,363 -3.5% | $536,360 +43.4% |
| 2003 | $5,559 +5.6% | $374,140 +28.7% |
| 2002 | $5,262 | $290,790 +24% |
| 2000 | -- | $234,550 |
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Neighborhood: 33901
Nearby schools
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- 2/10Orangewood Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 2/10Fort Myers Middle AcademyGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 6/10Fort Myers High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
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