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Property Description
This CHARMING BUCKINGHAM COTTAGE offers the perfect blend of natural beauty, privacy, and convenience. Nestled on the tranquil ORANGE RIVER W/ GULF ACCESS, it's a dream for lovers of boating, kayaking, fishing, or simply soaking it all in. Launch from the bank, use the ROLLER DOCK w/ WINCH, or use the neighborhood DEEDED BOAT RAMP and enjoy! Inside, you'll find a FRESHLY PAINTED light and bright, open layout with REMODELED KITCHEN & BATHS, and TILE THROUGHOUT. Offering 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a 1-car garage, it is an ideal starter home or COUNTRYSIDE GETAWAY. The bright entryway opens to the sizeable great room with a BUILT-IN BOOKSHELF into the BAY WINDOWS for the perfect place to unwind with a good book. QUARTZITE counters, breakfast bar, SOFT-CLOSE SHAKER CABINETS, and STONE BACKSPLASH in the kitchen give the home a touch of modern elegance. The spacious primary suite features a built-in jewelry cabinet and a CUSTOM BARN DOOR to the ensuite. A BRAND-NEW TILE SHOWER with GLASS DOOR in the primary bath with bamboo-wood accents overlooks the backyard through the fronds of a Christmas Palm, creating a spa-like experience. The second bath is a bright, clean slate with tub/shower combo ready for your stylistic finishes. The FLORIDA ROOM gives you nearly 1500sqft of living area with a mini-split A/C, LED lighting and neutral LVT flooring. The sky is the limit for what you can do with this space! The WHOLE HOUSE REPIPE in 2018, BRAND NEW WATER HEATER (2025), newer A/C (2022), new 80' WELL (2020), METAL ROOF with ~25yrs of life left, IMPACT WINDOWS, IMPACT SLIDER, and IMPACT GARAGE DOOR, give you peace of mind. A LARGE PATIO overlooks the expansive and FULLY-FENCED backyard and PICTURESQUE RIVER VIEWS, creating an ideal space for morning coffee, sunset dinners, or weekend gatherings. This nearly HALF-ACRE parcel is complete with PLAYSET, dragonfly garden, pond, LARGE FIRE PIT AREA and WOODSHED, perfect for entertaining guests or simply enjoying the Old Florida way of life. This home is truly a nature lover's dream, with a variety of SWFL's favorite flora and fauna right in your backyard: Mango, Red Royal Poinciana, Mulberry, Southern Live Oak, Cypress, Owls, Caracaras, Blue Herons, Turtles, Otters, Manatees, Butterflies, Dragonflies, a variety of fish, and more. Positioned perfectly between RSW International and PGD Airports, Buckingham is just a short drive from Downtown Fort Myers and only minutes from I-75, so you have quick access to SWFL's finest beaches and entertainment. With its location, upgrades, and serene backdrops, this home is a rated "BEST VALUE BUY"--Don't miss your chance to own this RIVERFRONT OASIS in Buckingham!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 4811 Shady River Ln
General
- Sold For: $320,000
- Taxes: (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Bonita_Springs
- MLS ID: 225060807
- Added to Site: 198 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Great Room, Florida Room, Wired for Data, Pantry
- Appliances: Water Softener, Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator with Icemaker, Self-Cleaning Oven, Washer, Water Treatment (Owned)
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Primary Bathroom: Shower Only
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom: Master BR Ground
Other Rooms
- Kitchen: Pantry
- Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining - Living
- Laundry: Inside
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Community Boat Ramp, Boating, No Subdivision, Non-Gated
- Security/Safety: Smoke Detector(s), Smoke Detectors
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Dock, Dock Included, Built-In Wood Fire Pit, Room for Pool
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Open Porch/Lanai
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Covered Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: 2+ Spaces, Driveway Paved, RV-Boat, Attached
Location
- Area: BU01 - Buckingham
- County: Lee
- Subdivision: BUCKINGHAM
- Building Name: BUCKINGHAM
- Driving Directions: From 75 & 80: turn south onto Orange River Blvd and left at the stop to stay on. Turn right onto Shady River Ln. (last before bridge) 3rd house on left.
- Direction Faces: West
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
- Units Assoc/Comm: 1
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Management Type: None
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Electric, Other
- Heating Type: Central Electric, Other
- Ceiling Fan(s): 4
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Cable Available: Yes
- Utility Description: Cable Available
Structural Information
- Description/Design: Single Family Residence
- Exterior Const.: Concrete Block, Stucco
- Roof: Metal
- Windows: Impact Resistant, Single Hung, Impact Resistant Windows, Decorative Shutters, Window Coverings
- Entry Floor Number: 1
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Stories in Building: 1
- Square Feet: 1,468
- Sq. Ft. Source: Property Appraiser Office
- Living Area: 1,468 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1977
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Extra Building
Lot Features
- Property View: Landscaped Area, River, Trees/Woods
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.435
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 18,948
- Lot Size Source: Property Appraiser Office
- Lot Dimensions: 83 x 76 x 261 x 253
- Frontage: Public Road
- Frontage Feet: 83
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
- Road Maintenance: County Maintained
- Fence: Yes
- Irrigation System: None
- Lot Features: Dead End
- Trees/Vegetation: Fruit Trees
- Zoning: RS-01
- Lot Description: Dead End
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Gulf Access: Yes
- Water Front Desc.: Freshwater, Navigable Water, River Front, Pond
- Canal Width: Canal Width 31-80
- Boat Dock Slip: Yes
Financial Considerations
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Buyer Finance/Cash
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Single Family
- Legal Description: SHADY RIVER PARK SUBD PB 10 PG 51 LOT 3 PT LOT 15 DESC IN OR 1073 PG 1761
- Property ID: 05-44-26-01-00003.0000
- Section: 5
- Block: 3
- Lot Number: 3
Listed by John R. Wood Properties
Sold by John R. Wood Properties
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Schools
Schools serving 4811 Shady River Ln
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 | 2.9 mi |
Tortuga Preserve Elementary School 1711 Gunnery Road North, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971 | K-5 | 3.3 mi |
Manatee Elementary School, Fort Myers, FL 5301 Tice Street, Fort Myers, FL 33905 | K-5 | 3.4 mi |
Oak Hammock Middle School 5321 Tice Street, Fort Myers, FL 33905 | 6-8 | 3.3 mi |
Harns Marsh Middle School 1820 Unice Ave N, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971 | 6-8 | 3.5 mi |
Varsity Lakes Middle School 801 Gunnery Road North, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971 | 6-8 | 3.7 mi |
Riverdale High School 2600 Buckingham Road, Fort Myers, FL 33905 | 9-12 | 2.3 mi |
Lehigh Senior High School 901 Gunnery Road North, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971 | 9-12 | 3.7 mi |
Dunbar High School 3800 Edison Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33916 | 9-12 | 6.7 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 4811 Shady River Ln
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/25/2025
Sold
$320,000
-1.54%
MLS
7/04/2025
Listed
$325,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
4811 Shady River Ln, Fort Myers, FL 33905 (MLS# 225060807) is a Single Family property that was sold at $320,000 on July 25, 2025. Want to learn more about 4811 Shady River Ln? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family 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.

