$890,000
5 Bed Pool Home for Sale in Not Applicable
18220 Elmwood Drive, Alva, FL, 33920
About this home
MOTIVATED REDUCTION *** $-100,000.00 *** PRICE IMPROVEMENT REFLECTS SELLER MOTIVATION. PRICED TO MOVE AT AN UNBEATABLE VALUE! UNPRECEDENTED VALUE AND OPPORTUNITY. 3.2 AC, 2 HOMES, 2400 SF RED IRON BARN, LAP POOL AND HUGE LANAI, NAVIGABLE WATER 500 YARDS TO CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER DOWN RIVER OF LOCKS. ZONED AG-2. NO HOA, NOT IN A SUBDIVISIONS. PRESERVED TELEGRAPH VIEWS BY CONSERVATION EASEMENT. HAVE INSTANT EQUITY AND BE FREE IN YOUR FUTURE FROM ASSOCIATIONS AND RESIDENTIAL ZONING. This is a truly remarkable property that photographs can't do it justice. Such a beautiful oasis!! Private, peaceful,…Perfect for an Artist, writer, photographer or just a nature lover! The good life awaits!! Multigenerational property 2 home estate. Enjoy the workshop/barn of the 2400sf red iron/steel barn. Enjoy the screened recreational area with 40ft pool. Located on 344 feet of the navigable Telegraph Creek, 550 yards to the Caloosahatchee river. Feel the privacy in this 3.2 acre estate. ZONED AG 2! Mature oaks & pines, find yourself in the secret, equestrian and recreational Hideaway of Alva, Florida! The tranquility and elegance of this 3.2 acres rich in classic southern style charm. DETAILS: Main house is 2422sf 3/2 with grand open spaces. The kitchen features state of the art amenities, including BLANCHE quartz countertops, stainless steel sink, eye-catching subzero, classic French door, refrigerator freezer. Chef‘s choice of the induction range, convection, double oven and an easy to reach conveniently located microwave oven. Designer cabinetry, with soft, closing drawers and heavy hinge, including a large walk-in pantry with designer doors, and stainless steel barn door hardware. The multi Chef kitchen will support the families best chefs at holidays and gatherings with the island kitchen as the social hub of the 700 ft.² gathering space. A large family room is the hub for the three bedrooms on the north side of the house. The family room features a wood-burning fireplace, and panoramic veiws of the backyard and the telegraph creek. The master suite includes a large walk-in closet and private bath with dual sinks and a spacious custom shower. Private access into the lanai and pool area. The second bedroom, with a vaulted ceiling and access into the pool lanai area. The third bedroom features, built-in open bookshelves, + large size walk-in closet. BONUS!! 1090 ft.² guest house with carport. Full functioning, with living room, dining room, and a fully equipped kitchen in the central space, full laundry, hook ups, independent HVAC from main house, and a bedroom located on each end of the living space. A large screened, private lanai invites you to relax and enjoy. A 40 x 60 red iron steel building with three overhead doors and an access door, on a monolithic pour of concrete is here for your needs.
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 1956
- Interior
- 3,512 sqft
- Lot size
- 139,392 sqft
- Acreage
- 3.20 acres
- Garage
- 5 car
- Days on market
- 108
- Total association fees
- None
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $12,460/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- Not available
- Storm protection
- Impact Windows/Doors
- Exposure
- East
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Gulf access
- Yes
- Gulf access type
- Direct — no bridges
- Pool
- Yes
- Spa
- No
- Natural gas
- No
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Private Sewer
- New construction
- No
- Pets
- Yes
- County
- Lee
Maintenance included in the fee
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Price & status history
Down $109,999 (11%) from the original list price.
| Aug 24, 2026 | Back on market | |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Price reducedfrom $990,000 | $890,000 |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Listed | $999,999 |
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Private pool
- Gulf access (Direct — no bridges)
- Storm protection: Impact Windows/Doors
- 5-car garage
- Built 1956 — pre-2002 construction may carry older wind codes and higher insurance
Straight-line distances to major SWFL amenities, approximate; actual drive times vary.
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