17841 Rancho 78 Dr, Alva, FL 33920
OFF MARKET

17841 Rancho 78 Dr
Alva, FL 33920

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,192 sqft (on 2.51 acres)

$345,300

Trulia Estimate
as of May 11, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,163/mo*

$345,300

Trulia Estimate
as of May 11, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,163/mo*
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,192 sqft
(on 2.51 acres)

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Description

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!
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Home Details for 17841 Rancho 78 Dr

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Interior Details
Ceiling Fan

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: MetalExterior: Stone
Parking & Garage
Parking Space: 1Parking: Carport

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1980Year Updated: 1980
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: cottage

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2.51 acres

Price History for 17841 Rancho 78 Dr

DatePriceEventSource
10/03/2018$195,000Sold
Florida Gulf Coast MLS #218053808
08/19/2018$199,000PendingAgent Provided
08/14/2018$199,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
09/24/2016$179,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
08/11/2016$179,900PendingAgent Provided
06/16/2016$179,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
12/23/1998$65,000Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,298
Assessment$232,439
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 17841 Rancho 78 Dr

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.09
Single-Family Home
$335,000
05/21/25
3
2
1,307
0.59
Single-Family Home
$150,000
06/25/25
2
1
1,569
0.59
Single-Family Home
$375,000
10/03/25
3
2
1,777
0.56
Single-Family Home
$380,000
03/27/26
2
2
1,737
0.70
Single-Family Home
$275,000
11/19/25
2
2
1,562
0.24
Single-Family Home
$791,500
08/06/25
3
2.5
2,900
1.16
Single-Family Home
$225,000
10/20/25
2
1
528
0.60
Single-Family Home
$305,000
11/20/25
3
3
1,849
0.60
Single-Family Home
$419,685
09/25/25
3
2
2,056
0.60
Single-Family Home
$423,000
11/13/25
3
2
2,056

Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Alva

At least 37 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 88 % Say car is needed

  • 81 % Say parking is easy

  • 81 % Say it's quiet

  • 79 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 75 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 73 % Say there's wildlife

  • 65 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 60 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 56 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 52 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 48 % Say kids play outside

  • 28 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 28 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 27 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 20 % Say there are community events

  • 12 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

Learn more about our methodology.
  • Mecorsey
    "I am retired and do not commute. Traffic is horrendous in the mornings 0730 and in the afternoons 1500. "
  • Mecorsey
    "We live in a gated community. We have HOA rules to keep homeowners focused on maintaining their property. "
  • Diana M
    "Monthly activities in the neighbourhood always doing special events for all holidays very friendly neighbourhood and excellent neighbours Christmas lights are most beautiful in our community "
  • Todd Eick
    "Love the wildlife and our neighbors. Neighborhood is well maintained and clubhouse is great. No issues here and we have been here for going in 6 years"
  • Pauli G.
    "My neighborhood is great. Lived here since 2013 and it is very safe. Very friendly neighbors with less noise and no crowds "
  • Rblchck
    "It's small, rural, most neighbors will help each other out. Most are very friendly country folks. Everything you need in a tiny town. "
  • Dahee
    "Nice Lot Sizes... Not cookie cutter with good square footage... Close to Downtown... Gulf Access via the Caloosahatchee"
  • Tina M.
    "Live here, excellent area, very low crime rate, great neighbors, quiet area, walk to Alva School, boat ramp and Caloosahatchee River are just around the corner, tennis courts, Alva Museum and Garden Club are also just around the corner, Alva Country Diner just over the bridge, post office across the street, equestrian community with million dollar homes just around the corner, a wonderful area for you and/or your family. The Alva area is truly a quiet Florida gem, a number of homes in the area are also historical homes, like this home. Fort Myers is an easy commute."
  • Phyllis1
    "If you like it rustic this is for you. A little distance for grocery shopping but for quiet no nonsense living its great. Schools are wonderful"
  • Jess B.
    "Friendly and safe! place to live. "
  • Woody H.
    "Located in East Ft. Myers, Cascades is Close To Everything….But Far From It All. RSW just 20 minutes away, commuting to the Airport is a breeze. Currently I-75 is being expanded to six lanes all the way to SR80 which allows for even better commute to the south. If you stay on SR80 east, Downtown Ft. Myers is 15 minutes from Cascades at River Hall and Gulf Coast Town Center is around 25 minutes. You will only find nice friendly neighbors here, it is a new community with a Davis Love III golf course and 12,000 SF amenities center. Being gated adds to the security and beauty of the area, open space as well as beautiful lakes. "

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17841 Rancho 78 Dr, Alva, FL 33920 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,192 sqft single-family home built in 1980. This property is not currently available for sale. 17841 Rancho 78 Dr was last sold on Oct 3, 2018 for $195,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 17841 Rancho 78 Dr is $345,300.