Homes for sale in
Alva, Florida
Country living on the Caloosahatchee, minutes from Fort Myers
15
Homes for sale
$475,423
Median list price
$268
Avg price / sqft
31
Median days on market
Alva sits along the Caloosahatchee River in eastern Lee County, where old Florida ranch land meets newer master-planned neighborhoods. The rhythm here is quieter than the coast — think acreage, big skies, and golf — anchored by communities like River Hall Country Club, Serengeti, and Caloosa Preserve. Most buyers land here for space and a slower pace without giving up an easy run into Fort Myers.
The active market is small and specific: 15 listings, nearly all single-family homes, with a median list price of $480,990 and prices running from $299,000 up to $2.2 million. Roughly seven of those are new construction, and twelve sit inside gated communities, so there's real range for a buyer deciding between move-in-ready and build-new. Homes take a median 52 days to sell, and sellers are getting about 97% of asking — a balanced setup where patience and a fair offer both pay off.
Alva is in Lee County, Florida.
Quick facts
$249,900 – $2.2M price range
1,971 sqft median home
$2,800/mo median rent
Leans buyer right now
Fresh on the market
Newest homes in Alva
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$354,900
3421 HAMPTON BOULEVARD, ALVA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,971 sqft
$2,200,000
16270 FOREST MIST COURT, ALVA
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,022 sqft
$995,000
17210 SERENGETI CIRCLE, ALVA
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,953 sqft
$589,000
3425 HAMPTON BOULEVARD, ALVA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,926 sqft
$1,029,000$1,049,000
2131 SILK BAY BOULEVARD, ALVA
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,488 sqft
$239,900$249,900
16560 GOLDENROD LANE UNIT 201, ALVA
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,203 sqft
$319,000$339,000
3390 WESTON MANOR DRIVE, ALVA
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,852 sqft
$480,990
16939 SQUIRREL BRANCH LANE, ALVA
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,088 sqft
$439,990$477,990
16935 SQUIRREL BRANCH LANE, ALVA
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,971 sqft
$349,000
2021 HINES AVENUE, ALVA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,157 sqft
$549,000
12461 BASALT LANE, ALVA
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,056 sqft
$299,000
2305 SUMMERSWEET DRIVE, ALVA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,525 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Alva market
Leans buyer
9.0 months of inventory
Inventory is building — buyers have leverage and time.
22
Sold, last 12 months
$360,950
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
42 days
Median time to sell
Alva vs Lee County
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 41.9% yr/yr
Homes on the market
▲ 50.0% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Alva, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in thin markets.
Where to look
Alva neighborhoods
River Hall Country Club
10 homes · $445K median
Riverview Or Lanes
1 home · $2.6M median
Riverwind Cove
1 home · $2.2M median
Kings Bay Estates
1 home · $440K median
Serengeti
1 home · $995K median
Caloosa Preserve
1 home · $1.0M median
Show all 76 Alva neighborhoods A–ZHide the full neighborhood list+
Neighborhood boundaries by edgeAI — listings matched to the actual polygon, not agent-entered subdivision names.
For the school run
School zones with homes for sale
Assigned schools as reported on active MLS listings — always verify zoning with the district.
Beyond the listings
Living in Alva
Golf at River Hall
Nine of the fifteen active listings sit in golf communities, most tied to the River Hall Country Club area.
Built for gated living
Twelve of the active homes are in gated communities, giving buyers a controlled, amenity-driven setting.
New construction available
Seven of the current listings are new construction, a strong share for a market this size.
Room to spread out
Median home size runs 1,971 sqft at about $273 per square foot across the active inventory.
Riverfront and pool options
A handful of listings offer waterfront or pool features for buyers who want more than the standard lot.
Population
3,279
Median age
52.8
Median income
$83,551
Median home value
$322,200
What people here are into
Hobbies & Interests
Top 15% in the U.S.Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 18% in the U.S.Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Culture
Top 20% in the U.S.Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 23% in the U.S.Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Active
Top 25% in the U.S.Outdoor Adventures
Appreciating the outdoors, this population wants to actively engage with nature. Whether it's finding a new hiking trail or looking for the perfect spot to catch the sunset, they seek to explore the world around them.
Hobbies & Interests
Dog Lovers
Pups are just another member of the family. Dog lovers adore their tail-wagging friends and are looking for new ways to make them happy.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Alva home
≈ $4,052/mo
$475,423 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
20%
In a FEMA flood zone
Ask about flood insurance early — it changes the payment
$2,800/mo
Median rent
1 homes for rent right now
Straight answers
Alva real estate FAQs
Is Alva a good place to live?+
Alva appeals to buyers who want acreage and a rural, river-town pace while staying within reach of Fort Myers. Families are served by River Hall Elementary, Alva Middle School, and Riverdale High School, and much of the newer housing sits in planned golf communities like River Hall. It's a good fit if you value space and quiet over walkable coastal living.
Is Alva expensive?+
It's mid-range for Lee County, with a median list price of $480,990 and active homes spanning $299,000 to $2.2 million. Only two listings currently sit above $1 million, so most inventory lands in the mid-$300s to high-$500s. You can browse by price to see where your budget fits.
What do homes cost in Alva?+
Active listings run a median of $480,990, or about $273 per square foot on a typical 1,971-sqft home. Over the last 12 months, 23 homes sold at a median of $360,000, so recent closings have come in below current asking prices. Much of that gap reflects the new construction and larger homes on the market now.
How is the Alva housing market right now?+
It's a small, balanced market — 15 active listings against 23 sales in the past year. Homes take a median of 52 days to sell, and sellers are averaging 97% of their asking price. That means well-priced homes move and buyers have room to negotiate on listings that linger.
What about HOA fees and property taxes in Alva?+
Median HOA dues run about $801 a month, reflecting the amenity-rich gated and golf communities that dominate the area, and median property tax is around $7,227 a year. Fees vary a lot by community, so a home in River Hall Country Club will carry different costs than an acreage parcel. Always confirm the specific dues and what they cover before you write an offer.
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