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Property Description

Riverfront lot with brand NEW SEAWALL with upgraded higher bulkhead. Discover the perfect setting for your dream home on this exceptional riverfront lot, featuring a brand-new seawall with an upgraded, higher bulkhead. The previous home has already been removed, allowing you to save time and money while avoiding future complications. With the new seawall in place and the old structure gone, you can bypass the lengthy permitting process and focus on designing your new home right away. Boater's Paradise on the Caloosahatchee River! This exceptional direct Gulf-access lot is located on the peaceful, scenic stretch of River Forest Dr in Fort Myers. Featuring a brand-new oversized seawall, this homesite is ready for your dream waterfront estate. No bridges, no locks-just open water access to the Gulf of Mexico in minutes. Enjoy stunning river views, tranquil sunsets, and a true Southwest Florida boating lifestyle. Whether you're an avid fisherman, weekend cruiser, or sunset seeker, this property offers the perfect launch point. Situated in an established, quiet neighborhood with easy access to I-75, downtown Fort Myers, shopping, dining, and more. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a prime piece of riverfront property with everything in place to start building your waterfront dream.

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General

Price: $399,900
Taxes: (2024)
Status: Active
Type: Residential Lots
Source: Bonita_Springs
MLS ID: 225059782
Updated: 12/10/2025
Added to Site: 202 day(s) ago

Additional Information

Shared Amenities: None, Boating, Non-Gated

Location

Area: FE07 - East Fort Myers Area
County: Lee
Subdivision: RIVER FOREST
Building Name: RIVER FOREST
Direction Faces: Southeast

Community

Assoc. Fees Include: None
Management Type: None

Utilities

Sewer: Assessment Paid, Central
Water: Central, Irrigation Water
Cable Available: Yes
Utility Description: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Trash Removal, Water Available

Structural Information

Description/Design: Residential Lot
Current Bldg. Use: Single Family

Lot Features

Property View: Basin, Canal, Mangroves, Preserve, River, Water, Water Feature
Lot Size (Acres): 0.385
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 16,770
Lot Size Source: Property Appraiser Office
Lot Dimensions: 108 x 138 x 141 x 137
Frontage: Public Road
Frontage Feet: 108
Street/Road Desc.: Paved
Road Maintenance: City Maintained
Irrigation System: Assessment Paid, Central
Lot Features: Oversize, Cleared
Trees/Vegetation: Grassed
Zoning: RS-1
Lot Description: Oversize, Cleared

Water Features

Water Front: Yes
Gulf Access: Yes
Water Front Desc.: Basin, Canal Front, Mangrove, Navigable Water, River Front, Seawall
Canal Width: Canal Width 200+
Boat Dock Slip: Yes

Financial Considerations

Price Per Acre: $1,038,701
Tax Year: 2024
Terms: Buyer Finance/Cash

Disclosures and Reports

Legal Description: RIVER FOREST UNIT 1 PB 12 PG 62 LOT 9
Property ID: 20-43-26-03-00000.0090
Section: 20
Block: 12
Lot Number: 9

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Schools

Schools serving 13838 River Forest Dr

School District:Lee County School District, Fort Myers, FL

Name	Grades	Distance
River Hall Elementary School 2800 River Hall Parkway, Alva, FL 33920	K-5	2 mi
Manatee Elementary School, Fort Myers, FL 5301 Tice Street, Fort Myers, FL 33905	K-5	4.8 mi
Orange River Elementary School 4501 Underwood Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33905	K-5	5.3 mi
Oak Hammock Middle School 5321 Tice Street, Fort Myers, FL 33905	6-8	4.7 mi
Harns Marsh Middle School 1820 Unice Ave N, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971	6-8	6.1 mi
Varsity Lakes Middle School 801 Gunnery Road North, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971	6-8	6.8 mi
Riverdale High School 2600 Buckingham Road, Fort Myers, FL 33905	9-12	1.2 mi
Lehigh Senior High School 901 Gunnery Road North, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971	9-12	6.8 mi
Dunbar High School 3800 Edison Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33916	9-12	8.7 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 13838 River Forest Dr Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

8/15/2025

Price Reduced

$399,900

-8.07%

MLS

7/01/2025

Listed

$435,000

52.63%

MLS

7/22/2024

Sold

$285,000

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Tax History

Tax History for 13838 River Forest Dr

Year

Property Taxes

Change

Tax Assessment

Change

2025

$4,317

68%

$321,870

60%

2024

$2,565

$200,958

2023

$2,480

$195,105

-26%

2021

$2,437

-3%

$262,829

39%

2022

$2,502

$189,422

2021

$2,437

$181,366

2018

$2,351

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$173,982

2017

$2,342

$170,404

2016

$2,319

-2%

$166,899

-6%

2019

$2,355

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$177,288

-18%

2015

$2,346

$215,300

20%

2014

$2,318

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$179,335

11%

2013

$2,315

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$161,994

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13838 River Forest Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33905 (MLS# 225059782) is a Residential Lots property with a lot size of 0.385 acres. 13838 River Forest Dr is currently listed for $399,900 and was received on July 01, 2025. Want to learn more about 13838 River Forest Dr? Do you have questions about finding other Residential Lots real estate for sale in Fort Myers? You can browse all Fort Myers real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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13838 River Forest Dr Fort Myers, FL 33905