Lee County property record for 17971 N River Rd, Alva, FL 33920
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,219 sqft · built 2016 |
| Lot Size | 3.81 acres (165,964 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $121,000 (Apr 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,658 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-43-26-00-00002.007F |
| Primary APN | 13-43-26-00-00002.007F |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,219 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,720 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,111 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2016 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 165,964 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 596 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Florida Room |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 905 sqft |
| Patio Area | 108 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 288 sqft |
| Stable | 864 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 10297176 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17971 N RIVER RD |
| City | ALVA |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33920-3213 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AG2 |
| Legal Description | PARL IN E 1/2 OF E 1/2 OF SE 1/4 DESC IN OR 3682/1785 |
| Legal Range | 26E |
| Legal Township | 43S |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | S.R. 31 TO N. OLGA DR |
| Legal Tract | 00 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7F |
| Jurisdiction | LEE FL |
| Township / Civil Division | FORT MYERS SHORES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 30300 |
17971 N River Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2015.
Source: Lee County records, as of July 29, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17971 N RIVER RD, ALVA, FL 33920-3213 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 23, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 23, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 14, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201586330 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 17971 N River Rd was $3,658 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Lee County assessment roll, as of July 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Lee County |
| Unified School District | Lee County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $273,128 (+2.7%) | $621,139 (+29.32%) Land $225,535 Building $395,604 | |
| 2025 | $3,658.00 Homeowner's exemption | $265,947 | $480,308 Land $259,228 Building $221,080 |
| 2023 | $3,427.00 (-3.08%) Homeowner's exemption | $250,924 (+3%) | $531,217 (+13.32%) Land $199,884 Building $331,333 |
| 2022 | $3,536.00 Homeowner's exemption | $243,616 | $468,758 Land $157,391 Building $311,367 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17971 N River Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 26 flood claims nearby since 2001.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 23, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 99 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 99 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 26 (2001–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 26 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 17971 N River Rd is high, ranking above 78% of the US, with a 0.5% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 78% of the US · above 67% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.5% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 25 / 6 |
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