Welcome to 3978 W Riverside Drive and the BEST Caloosahatchee riverfront renovation opportunity in Southwest Florida. Flooded and damaged by Hurricane Ian, you're offered a blank slate to remodel this amazing property. Offering an open-concept main home with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, leading seamlessly out to the large lanai & pool, the floor plan and bones of this home are perfect. The master bedroom offers stunning views, a large en-suite bathroom, and an expansive walk in closet. In addition, a stand-alone 1000 square-foot guest home includes a bedroom, bathroom, living room, full kitchen, and screened patio with amazing river views all situated over the extra-large 3-car-garage. The guest house was relatively unaffected by the storm and is move in ready. MLS photos 31-50 show the home as what it was before Hurricane Ian and what it will be again. Comfortably worth $3M+ pre-storm this home has so much potential for an investor or end user. With all that this home has to offer, it's sure to get a lot of attention. Act fast, this opportunity won't last.
Closed
$1,675,000
3978 W Riverside Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33901
5beds
4,237sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2006
0.38 Acres Lot
$1,662,500 Zestimate®
$395/sqft
$6,986 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,662,500
$1.51M - $1.85M
$6,986/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: June 11, 2025 at 09:32am
Listed by:
Trevor Moore 239-292-5779,
VIP Realty Group Inc
Bought with:
Pamela Stevenson, 258033328
Palm Paradise Real Estate
Source: Florida Gulf Coast MLS,MLS#: 223023922
Originating MLS: Florida Gulf Coast
Originating MLS: Florida Gulf CoastFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Bedroom on Main Level, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Dual Sinks, Main Level Primary, Shower Only, Separate Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Split Bedrooms, Bathroom, Guest Quarters, Great Room
- Flooring: See Remarks
- Windows: Single Hung
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,222
- Total interior livable area: 4,237 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Spaces
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open, Porch
- Exterior features: None, Shutters Manual
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Concrete, In Ground
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Gunite
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River,Water
- Waterfront features: River Front
Lot
- Size: 0.38 Acres
- Dimensions: 108 x 197 x 88 x 166
- Features: Irregular Lot, Oversized Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 344424P2006J0.001A
- Lease amount: $0
- Zoning description: RS-5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,One Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Concrete, Stucco, Wood Frame
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Known Damage
- Year built: 2006
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: None
Community
- Community features: Non-Gated
Location
- Region: Fort Myers
- Subdivision: SEMINOLE ESTATES
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
- Services included: None
Other fees
- Condo and coop fee: $0
- Membership fee: $0
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: All Financing Considered,Cash
- Ownership: Single Family
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/25/2023 | Sold | $1,675,000-9.5%$395/sqft |
Source:  Florida Gulf Coast MLS #223023922 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2023 | Pending sale | $1,850,000$437/sqft |
Source:  Florida Gulf Coast MLS #223023922 Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2023 | Price change | $1,850,000-7.5%$437/sqft |
Source: Florida Gulf Coast MLS #223023922 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,999,900+14.3%$472/sqft |
Source: Florida Gulf Coast MLS #223023922 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2020 | Sold | $1,750,000-7.6%$413/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,012 -4.4% | $1,047,891 -6.3% |
| 2023 | $18,832 +0.5% | $1,117,886 +3% |
| 2022 | $18,741 -2.6% | $1,085,326 +3% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 33901
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Orangewood Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 2/10Fort Myers Middle AcademyGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 5/10Fort Myers High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
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Estimated market value$1,662,500
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Estimated market value
$1,662,500