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17841 Rancho 78 Drive, Alva, FL 33920

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,192 Sq Ft

A COZY STONE COTTAGE, nestled in a 2.5 acre OAK HAMMOCK surrounded by loquats, bamboo, tangerine, avocado, cherry, azalea,& fields of Bromeliads. This CHARMING cottage has room to grow, the interior is ADORNED with MAGNIFICENT repurposed hardwoods. Flooring & timbers are wormy Chestnut, yes Chestnut. The front door is solid walnut & the screen door enclosure is Spanish Cedar. Ceiling in the den is Maple and Walnut with a beautiful piece of Birdseye Maple. Niche in the den can be converted to a closet, making this into a bedroom. Den flooring is Ipe (iron wood). Living room offers book shelves made of solid oak. The Kitchen cabinetry is Cherry. Bathroom is under repair and features a bear claw tub. There is room for a shower to be added. The owner was a master carpenter & all this woodwork was done on the property in his workshop/barn. HUGE detached workshop building with 2 floors and smaller shed for mower & gardening tools.METAL ROOF replaced 2018, septic pumped out May 2018, NEW well pump March 2018. If you love living under the canopy of privacy and adore hardwoods YOU WILL love THIS property! THIS IS A MUST SEE!

  • MLS# 218053808
  • Date Listed08/13/2018
  • Bedrooms 2
  • Bathrooms 1 Full baths
  • Lot Size 2.51 acres (109,336 sq. ft)
  • Sewer Septic Tank
  • Subdivision NOT APPLICABLE
  • Property Type Single Family
  • County Lee
  • Year Built 1980
  • Water Well
  • Square Feet 1,192 sq. ft
  • Price Per Sq. Ft $166.95

Interior Features

  • Appliances Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener
  • Flooring Tile, Wood
  • Cooling Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
  • Heating Central, Electric

Exterior / Lot Features

  • Exterior None, Workshop, Outbuilding
  • Roof Metal
  • Lot Size Acres 2.51
  • Lot Size SQFT 109,335.60
  • Lot Features -

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount $963
  • Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Population & Environment

Source: Sperling's Best Places

Walkability in FL / 33920

Source: Walkscore

13/100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score ®

27/100

Bikable

Bike Score ®

Overview

Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.

Walkability averages in the surrounding area

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 2/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 26/100.

Property Change History

Property Exterior Features updated
Workshop, OutbuildingNone, Workshop, Outbuilding

Points of Interest near 17841 Rancho 78 Drive, Alva, FL 33920

Frequently Asked Questions for 17841 Rancho 78 Drive

Source: Realty.com

17841 Rancho 78 Drive, Alva, FL 33920 is a Single Family 1,192 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 35 photos available of this 2 bed, 1 bath house, listed at $199,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com

Realty.com has 35 photos of 17841 Rancho 78 Drive.

Our records indicate that 17841 Rancho 78 Drive was built in 1980.

The full address for this home is 17841 Rancho 78 Drive, Alva, FL 33920.

17841 Rancho 78 Drive has been listed on Realty.com since Mon August 13, 2018

Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 2/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 26/100.

Listing provided courtesy of: Keller Williams Realty Fort Myers And The Islands (tel: 239-236-4350)
Listing agent: Bonnie Chase (tel: 239-565-6212) (#696363)

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