Waterfront Paradise in River Forest – Fully Remodeled with Quick River Access!
Welcome to your turnkey waterfront oasis! This meticulously remodeled 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom canal home in the sought-after River Forest community offers the perfect blend of modern luxury and the classic Florida lifestyle. With a 105-ft wide waterfront lot and seawall, and a private dock featuring a brand-new 10,000-pound boat lift (2024), you are just minutes away from the Caloosahatchee River.
Key Upgrades for Peace of Mind:
• New Roof (2023) & New Gutters (2025) – Major insurance savings!
• New Heated Pool (2022) with all-new equipment and a stunning paver lanai.
• Modern Interior: Beautiful Moda glass doors throughout, fresh interior/exterior paint, and easy-to-maintain ceramic tile flooring.
• Gourmet Kitchen: Equipped with high-end, brand-new Samsung appliances (2023).
• Bonus Room: An extra air-conditioned room perfect for a home office, gym, or climate-controlled storage.
Enjoy breathtaking sunset views from your private sundeck or dock. The oversized 0.34-acre lot features new landscaping, sod, and a well-fed irrigation system to keep your lawn lush year-round. Complete with a 2-car garage featuring epoxy flooring and a dedicated laundry room.
Located in a quiet social-club community with NO HOA fees, yet just minutes from I-75 for easy commuting. Pack your bags and bring the boat- this one is ready for you.
For sale by owner
$589,000
13511 Island Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33905
3beds
1,864sqft
Est.:
SingleFamily
Built in 1973
0.34 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$316/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private dockModern interiorStunning paver lanaiBreathtaking sunset viewsGourmet kitchenEasy-to-maintain ceramic tile flooringPrivate sundeck
What the owner loves about this home
Located in a quiet social-club community with NO HOA fees, yet just minutes from I-75 for easy commuting. Pack your bags and bring the boat—this one is ready for you.
- 15 days |
- 395 |
- 18 |
Listed by:
Property Owner (708) 772-1525
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced air, Electric
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Split Bedroom, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, Solid Wood Cabinets
- Flooring: Tile
- Windows: Blinds
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,864 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Patio, Screened
- Exterior features: Cement / Concrete
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Canal - Brackish
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Dimensions: 105x130
- Features: Street Paved
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping
Details
- Parcel number: 20432609000001760
- Zoning: RS-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Florida
Materials
- Roof: Shake / Shingle
Condition
- Completed
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1973
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: RIVER FOREST UNIT 06
Location
- Region: Fort Myers
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $316/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $434,445
- Annual tax amount: $4,319
- Date on market: 2/8/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$4,908/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $589,000+38.6%$316/sqft |
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| 2/6/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/9/2023 | Sold | $425,000$228/sqft |
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| 2/27/2023 | Pending sale | $425,000$228/sqft |
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| 2/24/2023 | Listed for sale | $425,000+30%$228/sqft |
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| 3/29/2021 | Sold | $327,000+0.6%$175/sqft |
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| 3/5/2021 | Pending sale | $325,000$174/sqft |
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| 3/3/2021 | Listed for sale | $325,000$174/sqft |
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| 2/25/2021 | Pending sale | $325,000$174/sqft |
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| 2/23/2021 | Listed for sale | $325,000+4.9%$174/sqft |
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| 6/13/2020 | Listing removed | $309,900$166/sqft |
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| 2/16/2020 | Listed for sale | $309,900+121.5%$166/sqft |
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| 1/11/2012 | Sold | $139,900-3.5%$75/sqft |
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| 11/30/2011 | Price change | $145,000-4%$78/sqft |
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| 11/13/2011 | Price change | $151,000-3.8%$81/sqft |
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| 9/30/2011 | Price change | $157,000-8.1%$84/sqft |
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| 8/27/2011 | Listed for sale | $170,900+3064.8%$92/sqft |
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| 6/14/2011 | Sold | $5,400-96.4%$3/sqft |
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| 8/16/2010 | Price change | $151,900-6.2%$81/sqft |
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| 7/10/2010 | Price change | $161,900-9.5%$87/sqft |
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| 5/29/2010 | Price change | $178,900-9.6%$96/sqft |
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| 5/15/2010 | Price change | $197,900-10%$106/sqft |
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| 5/2/2010 | Listed for sale | $220,000-26.6%$118/sqft |
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| 5/17/2009 | Listing removed | $299,900$161/sqft |
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| 9/28/2008 | Listed for sale | $299,900$161/sqft |
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| 8/24/2008 | Listing removed | $299,900$161/sqft |
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| 5/19/2008 | Listed for sale | $299,900-14.3%$161/sqft |
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| 5/13/2005 | Sold | $350,000+29.6%$188/sqft |
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| 10/9/2003 | Sold | $270,000+54.3%$145/sqft |
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| 1/24/2003 | Sold | $175,000$94/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,319 -3.5% | $334,103 -4.2% |
| 2024 | $4,477 +105.2% | $348,608 +161.9% |
| 2023 | $2,181 -54.3% | $133,091 -59.4% |
| 2022 | $4,773 +30.7% | $327,609 +36.6% |
| 2021 | $3,653 +8.7% | $239,831 +8.9% |
| 2020 | $3,361 +7.6% | $220,282 +10% |
| 2019 | $3,124 | $200,256 -10.1% |
| 2018 | $3,124 -9.2% | $222,868 +3.8% |
| 2017 | $3,442 +4.2% | $214,796 +7.1% |
| 2016 | $3,304 +6.2% | $200,483 +5.4% |
| 2015 | $3,111 +4.6% | $190,296 +5.7% |
| 2014 | $2,973 +7.2% | $180,002 +35% |
| 2013 | $2,774 -5.8% | $133,303 -23% |
| 2012 | $2,946 +25% | $173,188 +31.8% |
| 2011 | $2,358 -14.9% | $131,440 -14.5% |
| 2010 | $2,769 -18.3% | $153,763 -21.8% |
| 2009 | $3,389 -18% | $196,600 -24.2% |
| 2008 | $4,134 -6.4% | $259,320 -12.4% |
| 2007 | $4,418 -12.2% | $296,160 -8.8% |
| 2006 | $5,032 +20.5% | $324,630 +34.2% |
| 2004 | $4,175 +66.2% | $241,920 +99.5% |
| 2003 | $2,513 +22.9% | $121,250 +26.6% |
| 2002 | $2,044 | $95,800 +21.3% |
| 2000 | -- | $78,990 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$3,455/mo
Principal & interest
$2768
Property taxes
$687
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Fort Myers Shores
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10River Hall Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.9 mi
- 6/10The Alva SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 7.8 mi
- 4/10Riverdale High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
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