$325,000
3 Bed 2 Bath Waterfront SingleFamilyResidence for Sale in RIVER FOREST, FL
13833 River Forest Drive, Fort Myers, FL, 33905
About this home
Direct Sailboat Gulf Access with Open Water in Minutes! Incredible waterfront opportunity on a wide DEEP WATER CANAL with direct sailboat access and open water just minutes away. Perfectly positioned near the Caloosahatchee River, this property offers fast access to the Gulf of Mexico, Sanibel, Captiva, and Fort Myers Beach. Boaters and water enthusiasts will love the private dock, lift, and rare grandfathered-in boat ramp, ideal for launching your boat, canoe, kayak, or jet skis right from your backyard. Enjoy the soothing sounds of the water and the coastal breeze that make this home feel like a private beach retreat. Set on a large .35-acre lot, this 1,403-square-foot home features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a garage, along with a 238-square-foot bonus room perfect for a workshop, home office, or recreation space. Many major updates are already complete including electrical, plumbing, kitchen, and a new roof installed in 2017, giving you the freedom to personalize the finishing touches to your own style. The hard work has been done; now you can design your dream waterfront home without paying for someone else’s taste. Inside, the owners have reimagined the floor plan by opening walls, expanding the kitchen with a modern island, and creating a bright, open-concept layout ideal for entertaining. Step through the living area to a large screened patio overlooking the water, the perfect spot for morning coffee, evening cocktails, or weekend barbecues under the Florida sun. For boating enthusiasts, this is truly a boater’s paradise: a 10,000-pound boat lift and a private boat ramp. Turn east for the Gulf islands and world-class fishing, or head west across the Okeechobee Waterway and reach Florida’s Atlantic Coast by day’s end. From there, the adventure continues to the Keys, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, or even the Bahamas. Enjoy the rare combination of deep water access, privacy, and potential in one of Fort Myers’ most desirable waterfront corridors. Whether you renovate, expand, or simply enjoy the charm as it is, this home offers endless possibilities and an unbeatable lifestyle on the water.
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 1964
- Interior
- 1,403 sqft
- Lot size
- 15,246 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.35 acres
- Garage
- 1 car
- Days on market
- 10
- Total association fees
- None
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $4,550/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- Yes · High risk (AE)
- Storm protection
- Impact Windows/Doors, Shutters
- Exposure
- South
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Gulf access
- No
- Gulf access type
- N/A
- Pool
- No
- Spa
- No
- Natural gas
- No
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- New construction
- No
- Pets
- Yes
- County
- Lee
Amenities
Flood risk shown is an area-level estimate and can differ from a specific unit's actual FEMA designation (which varies by structure and elevation). Look up this address on the FEMA Flood Map and verify with a licensed insurance agent before relying on it.
Based on the $/sqft of 8 comparable homes sold nearby in the last 12 months. Indicative, not an appraisal.
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Recently sold nearby
Closed comparable sales within ~1 mile in the last 12 months — similar price, size, beds/baths, and age.
| Address | Sold | Sold price | Beds/Baths | Sq ft | $/sqft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13787 River Forest Drive | Nov 2025 | $310,000 | 2/2 | 1,286 | $241 |
| 13724 River Forest Drive | Jan 2026 | $299,900 | 3/2 | 1,235 | $243 |
| 13456 Marquette Boulevard | Oct 2025 | $300,000 | 3/2 | 1,204 | $249 |
| 13513 Marquette Boulevard | May 2026 | $362,500 | 3/2 | 1,357 | $267 |
| 13625/627 Marquette Boulevard | Dec 2025 | $265,000 | 3/2 | 1,364 | $194 |
| 2144 Saint Croix Avenue | Aug 2025 | $400,000 | 3/2 | 1,241 | $322 |
| Average | 6 comps | $322,900 | $253 |
Market trends — Fort Myers
Median of closed MLS sales each month over the available window. Months with too few sales are omitted; the range extends automatically as more sales close.
Live area medians from the MLS · see all listings. Indicative, not an appraisal.
Price & status history
Up $100 (0%) from the original list price.
| Dec 5, 2025 | Sold | $300,000 |
| Nov 6, 2025 | Price increasedfrom $299,900 | $325,000 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Listed | $299,900 |
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Waterfront
- Storm protection: Impact Windows/Doors, Shutters
- Built 1964 — pre-2002 construction may carry older wind codes and higher insurance
- In a higher-risk flood zone (AE) — flood insurance likely required
Straight-line distances to major SWFL amenities — approximate; actual drive times vary.
Nearby schools
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