Historic Town

Alva

Much more than just a town in Florida, historic Alva is a true destination for potential home and property buyers. With prime access to the Gulf of Mexico and the Caloosahatchee River, Alva offers impressive selections in waterfront homes and property, as well as large acreage including farms and ranches. Whether you enjoy the peaceful surroundings of a large, private property with room to expand, or the expansive views made possible by living right along the water in a sprawling estate or riverfront retreat, Alva offers up a wealth of opportunity for homebuyers. With numerous options in waterfront property for sale in Alva, Florida, along with horse properties for sale, you open up limitless possibilities to a fantastic way of life in Southwest Florida. Read More About Alva Homes for Sale.

Alva Real Estate Stats

Average Price $608K
Lowest Price $175K
Highest Price $2.4M
Total Listings 79
Avg. Days On Market 76
Avg. Price/SQFT $292

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Alva and the historic Caloosahatchee River Waterfront Homes

Alva acreage properties, riverfront homes for sale alvaJust a few minutes to the east of Fort Myers, Alva is conveniently located right along State Road 80, between Fort Myers and LaBelle, and only about 11 miles or so east of I-75.  Despite it's close proximity to larger cities and communities, Alva retains a rural and rustic charm all it's own, one of the few communities to still offer up large parcels of residential land.  Being the oldest settlement in all of Lee County, Alva is full of flavor and full of character.  If you’re searching for an attractive location to call home, removed from the hustle and bustle of big city life, yet close enough to take advantage of all of the offerings; Alva, Florida is an outstanding example of a community that accomplishes both.  Alva, Florida real estate is full of homes with boat docks perfect for boating and fishing, as well as large acreage properties outfitted with stables and barns for those seeking an equestrian or ranching lifestyle.

Riverfront homes for sale in Alva FloridaYou won’t find huge theme parks or tourist-rich attractions in Alva, but you will find a quiet and ideal small town that’s possibly the perfect location to lay roots.  Once primarily agricultural and built up around the Caloosahatchee River, Alva maintains the best of Old Florida living.  With a smaller population than many other areas of Florida, this friendly community does not even have a main shopping district, but it does have some historic charm that’s hard to beat.  From its small local museum to its parks and campgrounds, Alva offers up some good, wholesome family fun.  You don’t have to venture out far to find some fantastic nature trails just ready to be explored.

Outdoor activities for everyone...

Horse Properties Alva Florida, acreage ranch homes alva floridaLocally, Caloosahatchee Regional Park is the perfect location for mountain biking, hiking or horseback riding, with hundreds of wooded acres also prime for fishing, kayaking and more.  There’s also the option of heading out to Hickey’s Creek Mitigation Park with its hundreds of acres and five miles of marked hiking trails.  This park is open all year-round, a prime location for bird watching, guided tours and guided monthly hikes.  In addition, the creek is a popular place to go kayaking and canoeing, while getting back to nature in this magical part of the state.  In addition, there’s also the option of heading out to the WP Franklin North Campground for fishing and camping, virtually surrounded by the serenity of the Caloosahatchee River.  You can even pull your boat up to one of the cruiser sites and camp right on your boat.  As well, locals enjoy the more low-key attractions that Alva is known for, like STARanch Alpacas, a family-friendly place to learn more about ranching and more about rural life.

Alva Waterfront Homes

In addition, this waterfront community is also a boating community, where residents enjoy spending their downtime on the water or out in nature.  The tropical weather in this part of Florida is simply a bonus when added to its unique location and appeal.  With countless southern-style homes to choose from, these luxury properties are full of opportunity, from the design of the homes to the expansive properties that surround the homes.  When looking for Alva, Florida real estate, you’ll find a variety of options, close to everything, yet with the extra acreage and privacy you need and desire.

Riverfront homes for sale alva florida, Caloosahatchee River Homes for SaleWhen you’re ready to begin the process of searching for a new home in Alva, Florida, you’ll need a real estate agent working to help you find the very best properties to fit your needs.  With various options in riverfront property for sale in Alva, Florida, it’s simple to find single family homes located right along the Caloosahatchee River.  Running from coast to coast, this incredible river is the ideal location for gorgeous waterfront properties in Alva, with the inclusion of acreage properties and land, too.  Perfect for farms and ranches, Alva residential acreage is normally large enough to accommodate horses as well as varying livestock.  For large horse properties for sale in a rural location, yet close to Fort Myers, I-75 and other desirable areas of Southwest Florida, you cannot go wrong with this impressive community of homes and expansive properties.  Whether you need just one acre of land or hundreds of acres of land to spread out, acreage in Alva can fit your needs, giving you the option to live in this tropical paradise, yet have the privacy and seclusion of not living right on top of your next-door neighbor.

Alva Florida Homes for Sale 

Locate Real Estate and homes for sale in Alva, Florida. Be the first to see new listings when they become available. You'll find Single Family Homes, Acreage Real Estate, Farm and Ranch Properties in Alva Florida, Acreage Lots and land for sale in Alva, Equestrian and Horse PropertiesRiverfront Homes for Sale in Alva and other waterfront properties. Call Alva Realtor and Broker Associate Scott Meadows at Re/Max Destination Realty for more information. 

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