3 Bed Waterfront Home for Sale in River Forest
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For SaleMLS# 2026023464

$509,900

3 Bed Waterfront Home for Sale in River Forest

13520 Island Road, Fort Myers, FL, 33905

3 beds2.5 baths1,831 sqft2 garage
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About this home

COME SEE this beautiful COMPLETELY REMODELED GULF ACCESS home situated on an OVERSIZED .37 ACRE lot with an incredible 227 FEET OF WATERFRONT in the highly desirable RIVER FOREST community! Boating enthusiasts will appreciate the MASSIVE DOCK with capacity for a large vessel and QUICK access to the CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER and GULF waters. This SPACIOUS 3 bedroom + den, 2 bath SPLIT floorplan home has been beautifully UPDATED throughout with LUXURY VINYL plank flooring, a FULLY REMODELED kitchen featuring new cabinetry, quartz countertops, and new stainless appliances, along with COMPLETELY RENOVATED bathrooms showcasing designer tile, new vanities, cabinetry, and modern fixtures. The thoughtfully designed floorplan offers both a separate living room and family room, ALL OPENING SEEMLESSLY to the EXPANSIVE PAVERED screened lanai — perfect for entertaining and enjoying the waterfront lifestyle. The GENEROUS primary suite features SLIDERS to the lanai plus an adjoining 10x12 DEN/OFFICE ideal for a home office, nursery, gym, or private retreat. Additional highlights include a 200 sq. ft. STORAGE SHED, updated finishes throughout, and exceptional outdoor living space with plenty of room to enjoy the BEAUTIFUL water views. METAL ROOF 2019, RIP RAP SHORELINE 2023, AC 2023, HWH 2022. City Water & Sewer, NO mandatory HOA, NO deed restrictions. NO locks or lifts. Rare opportunity to own a MOVE IN READY GULF ACCESS home with EXTENSIVE WATERFRONT, OVERSIZED DOCKAGE, and modern UPGRADES throughout!

Property details

Type
SingleFamilyResidence
Year built
1988
Interior
1,831 sqft
Lot size
14,636.16 sqft
Acreage
0.34 acres
Garage
2 car
Days on market
0
Total association fees
None
CDD
None
Est. taxes (1.4%)
$7,139/yr
Flood zone (area est.)
Yes · High risk (AE)
Storm protection
None listed
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

Amenities

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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.

At marketThis home is priced in line with comparable recent sales.
This home
$278/sqft
Comp median
$269/sqft
Difference
+3%

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.

AddressSoldSold priceBeds/BathsSq ft$/sqft
13732 Ox Bow RoadNov 2025$515,0003/21,639$314
13460 Marquette BoulevardSep 2025$440,0003/22,016$218
2995 Amblewind DriveJul 2026$490,0003/21,812$270
2977 Willow Ridge CourtFeb 2026$550,0004/22,020$272
2999 Willow Ridge CourtMay 2026$463,5002/21,832$253
14502 Riverside DriveJul 2026$480,0003/21,801$267
Average6 comps$489,750$266

Market trends, Fort Myers

Median list
$319,998
Median $/sqft
$209
Median sold (90d)
$330,000
Avg days on market
98
Active listings
2,493
Median sold price · Fort Myers
$330,000last 3 months1.5% vs $335,000 prior 3 months
Median closed price by month · Fort Myers
6.3% MoM2.6% YoY
$319k$349k$380kJul ’25Aug ’26
$338,500Aug ’26 · 354 sales

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

Pros
  • Waterfront
  • 2-car garage
Consider
  • Built 1988 — pre-2002 construction may carry older wind codes and higher insurance
  • In a higher-risk flood zone (AE) — flood insurance likely required
Location convenienceModerate
Hospital
9.3 mi
Lehigh Regional Medical Center
Beach
22.6 mi
Fort Myers Beach
Airport
12 mi
Page Field (Fort Myers)
Shopping
11.6 mi
Edison Mall (Fort Myers)

Straight-line distances to major SWFL amenities, approximate; actual drive times vary.

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