$455,000
4 Bed Pool Home for Sale in Cascades
3217 Birch Tree Lane, Alva, FL, 33920
About this home
Discover the easy, low-maintenance Southwest Florida lifestyle you’ve been waiting for in the welcoming Cascades 55+ active community. From the moment you enter, you’ll appreciate its peaceful setting, sense of security, and friendly neighbors. Residents enjoy an active, connected community with activities for a wide range of interests, opportunities to support one another, and thoughtful leadership focused on continually enhancing the neighborhood. Proudly offered by its original owners, this meticulously maintained 4 bedroom (3 bedrooms plus den) 2 bath, salt water pool home has been thoughtfully improved with numerous upgrades—saving you the time, uncertainty, and expense of building new. includes newer kitchen appliances, backsplash, Ring security camera, granite countertop and faucets in primary bath, new LVP flooring in primary bedroom and office, newly painted interior and exterior of home. At Cascades, enjoy a truly carefree lifestyle. Leave behind lawn and landscape maintenance, separate fitness-center memberships, internet and TV bills, trash collection costs, and high irrigation-water expenses—many of these services are included through the community’s competitively priced HOA fees, among the lowest in the area.The impressive Amenity Center offers exceptional opportunities to stay active, social, and engaged. full cable and internet, state-of-the-art fitness facility, resort style pool and spa, Tennis, Pickleball & Bocce courts. The expansive 25' x 50' screened enclosure frames tranquil lake views while providing the perfect setting for cool mornings, relaxed afternoons, and spectacular Southwest Florida sunsets. At today’s construction costs, the pool and enclosure alone represent an estimated savings of more than $100,000.The home’s thoughtful layout provides privacy and flexibility for both owners and guests. Guest bedrooms are situated away from the main living areas, with a full guest bath conveniently located across the hall. The fourth bedroom—with its closet—can serve as a private bedroom, home office, or hobby room. The lanai furniture, valued at $5,000, is included with the sale. Additional furnishings may be available separately, offering added convenience and potential moving-cost savings.
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 2016
- Interior
- 2,090 sqft
- Lot size
- 9,191.16 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.21 acres
- Garage
- 2 car
- Days on market
- 51
- Total association fees
- $4,280/yr (~$357/mo)
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $6,370/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- Not available
- Storm protection
- None listed
- Exposure
- West
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Gulf access
- No
- Gulf access type
- N/A
- Pool
- Yes
- Spa
- No
- Natural gas
- No
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- New construction
- No
- Pets
- Call, Conditional
- 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
Based on the $/sqft of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3256 Birch Tree Lane | Jun 2026 | $415,000 | 4/2 | 2,032 | $204 |
| 3272 Birch Tree Lane | May 2026 | $465,000 | 3/2 | 2,032 | $229 |
| 14462 Mindello Drive | Apr 2026 | $415,000 | 4/2 | 2,251 | $184 |
| Average | 3 comps | $431,667 | $206 |
Market trends, Alva
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
| Aug 7, 2026 | Back on market | |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Listed | $455,000 |
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Built 2016 — post-2002 Florida wind codes (typically lower insurance)
- Private pool
- Waterfront
- 2-car garage
- 55+ age-restricted community
Straight-line distances to major SWFL amenities, approximate; actual drive times vary.
Nearby schools
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