$795,000
3 Bed Waterfront Home for Sale in Estero
20897 Thistle Leaf Lane, Estero, FL, 33928
About this home
Better than new lakefront home in RiverCreek, Estero – built 2024! 3,004 SF | 3 Bedrooms + Den | 4 Bathrooms | Premium lakefront lot Biscayne model first floor primary suite. Bright, open-concept floor plan with engineered hardwood flooring throughout main areas and bedrooms. Upgraded tile in bathrooms, duration satin interior paint. Gourmet kitchen with quartz countertops and gas range. Granite countertops in laundry and outdoor entertainment area. Custom outdoor space with built-in gas grill overlooking the lake – perfect for entertaining. Additional upgrades: whole-house water softener, reverse osmosis drinking water in the kitchen, upgraded lighting, whole-home Wi-Fi, and high efficiency split A/C systems for first and second floors with wi-fi thermostats. RiverCreek is a premier gated community offering resort-style amenities: clubhouse, pool, fitness center, tennis & pickleball courts, and social spaces. Prime location near shopping, dining, entertainment and the newly expanded RSW airport.
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 2024
- Interior
- 3,004 sqft
- Lot size
- 5,823.972 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.13 acres
- Garage
- 2 car
- Days on market
- 144
- Total association fees
- $4,512/yr (~$376/mo)
- CDD
- Yes
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $11,130/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- No · Low risk (X)
- Storm protection
- Impact Windows/Doors, Shutters
- Exposure
- East
- 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
Total association fees sums the core association dues the MLS feed provides (HOA, condo/master association, and land lease), normalized to a yearly figure. These are separate from and additional to specialty charges, mandatory club or food-and-beverage minimums, special assessments, and rec-lease fees, which the IDX feed does not carry. Always confirm the full fee schedule with the HOA or listing agent.
Maintenance included in the fee
What the association dues cover, per the MLS. Confirm the full schedule with the HOA.
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 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12668 Caballo Court | Nov 2025 | $759,900 | 4/4 | 2,909 | $261 |
| 12667 Caballo Court | Oct 2025 | $779,900 | 3/4 | 3,004 | $260 |
| 12614 Alderson Avenue | Mar 2026 | $759,900 | 3/4 | 3,004 | $253 |
| 12620 Alderson Avenue | Mar 2026 | $765,000 | 3/4 | 3,004 | $255 |
| 21053 Teak Tree Terrace | Dec 2025 | $739,900 | 4/4 | 2,909 | $254 |
| 20703 Fair Oak Lane | Jan 2026 | $700,900 | 4/4 | 2,909 | $241 |
| Average | 6 comps | $750,917 | $254 |
Market trends, Estero
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.
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Built 2024 — post-2002 Florida wind codes (typically lower insurance)
- Lower flood risk (zone X)
- Waterfront
- Storm protection: Impact Windows/Doors, Shutters
- 2-car garage
Straight-line distances to major SWFL amenities, approximate; actual drive times vary.
Nearby schools
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