David Ramirez
$2,200,0004 bd3.5 ba3,022 sqft$728 /sqft$13,623 /mo all-in ↓

16270 FOREST MIST COURT, ALVA, FL, 33920

Active70 days on marketListed May 28, 2026MLS #TB8511827

Private poolSingle Family ResidenceRIVERWIND COVE PH 01

About this home

16270 FOREST MIST COURT

Experience the ultimate Southwest Florida waterfront lifestyle in Alva at this stunning, fully remodeled estate! Perfectly positioned on navigable waters with direct access across Florida from coast to coast and west to the Gulf, this exceptional property offers luxury living, privacy, and unforgettable outdoor entertaining. This spacious residence features 4 bedrooms, a dedicated flex/office space, and an expansive entertainment room complete with a full-size pool table area, making it ideal for hosting family and guests. Since 2018, the home has undergone extensive high-end renovations showcasing polished slate flooring, upgraded shower and bath enclosures, new shutters and shutter blinds, upgraded French doors, and premium finishes throughout. The chef’s kitchen is equipped with all-new KitchenAid appliances, including a dual-temperature wine cooler/display unit, combining style and functionality for both everyday living and entertaining. Step outside to your own private resort-style oasis. The spectacular two-story screened lanai encloses a sparkling pool and jacuzzi while offering panoramic “picture window” views of the Caloosahatchee River, protected bay waters, and surrounding wildlife conservation area with no obstructing structural bars to interrupt the scenery. Designed for entertaining on a grand scale, the outdoor living space includes a barbecue and cooking area, dining space for 20+ guests, multiple lounging areas, custom paver walkways, solar ambiance lighting, ceiling fans, and upgraded stairways and flooring leading to the upper balcony with breathtaking waterfront views. Boating enthusiasts will appreciate the private dock, newly stained and painted dock areas, and direct Gulf access from this rare navigable waterfront setting. Additional premium features include four new climate-controlled HVAC systems with heating and cooling, an oversized heated and air-conditioned garage with room for two full-size vehicles, a whole-house reverse osmosis water system that is owned and routinely serviced, a separate attached utility/storage room, a new well pump and supply piping still under warranty, combination fan/light fixtures throughout occupied rooms, a screened front porch with ceiling fans, and updated fencing and exterior finishes. The beautifully landscaped grounds provide exceptional privacy with mature palms, oak trees, ornamental plantings, and 10-foot hedges along both sides of the property. With vacant lots on either side and a 15-acre open equestrian center across the street, this home offers a rare combination of seclusion, nature, and expansive views. From sunrise over the water to evenings spent poolside under glowing lantern lights, this extraordinary waterfront retreat delivers luxury Florida living at its finest. This home DID NOT FLOOD during the Hurricanes!

Facts & features

The home at a glance

4

Bedrooms

3.5

Bathrooms

3,022

Sqft

1.19 ac

Lot size

2

Garage

1996

Year built

Two

Levels

$728

Per sqft

Private poolWater viewPets allowed

Inside

FlooringCarpet · Slate
AppliancesDishwasher · Dryer · Microwave · Range · Washer · Whole House R.O. System · Wine Refrigerator
InteriorCeiling Fan(s) · Eating Space In Kitchen · High Ceilings · Kitchen/Family Room Combo · Living Room/Dining Room Combo · Open Floorplan · PrimaryBedroom Upstairs · Solid Surface Counters · Solid Wood Cabinets · Split Bedroom · Vaulted Ceiling(s) · Walk-In Closet(s) · Window Treatments
LaundryLaundry Room
CoolingCentral Air
HeatingCentral

Outside & construction

RoofMetal
ConstructionBlock · Stucco
FoundationSlab
ViewWater
FacesNorth
ExteriorBalcony · Irrigation System · Lighting · Sliding Doors

Community & fees

HOA fee$88/mo
Taxes (2025)$8,143/yr
PetsYes
CommunityDeed Restrictions · Stable(s)

Utilities & systems

UtilitiesCable Available · Cable Connected · Electricity Available · Electricity Connected · Water Available · Water Connected
WaterWell

The numbers

What it really costs

Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record and the real association fee — not generic estimates.

$13,623 /mo · 10% down Conventional, 30-yr fixed at 6%

Principal & interest$11,871
PMI (est., until 20% equity)$825
Property tax — 2025 actual bill$679
HOA fee — from the listing$88
Insurance (FL estimate)$160

The assumptions

Loan typeConventionalDown payment10% · $220,000Loan30-yr fixed at 6%Mortgage insuranceIncludedTaxesActual bill on recordInsuranceFlorida estimate

Above the FHA loan limit for our service areas, so Conventional is the default. VA buyers: switch below — $0 down.

These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:

Andrew Acosta

Andrew Acosta

Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866

Run your own numbers

Loan type

FHA isn’t available at this price — the loan would exceed the $541,287 FHA limit for our service areas.

Down payment10% · $220,000
Interest rate6.00%
Loan term

Estimated payment

$13,623/mo

Principal & interest$11,871
PMI (est., until 20% equity)$825
Property taxes (actual bill)$679
HOA / condo fee$88
Est. insurance$160

Includes estimated PMI — it drops off once you reach 20% equity. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.

Value check

Is the price right?

The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.

$/sqft vs Alva actives

$728 vs $230

Days on market

70 vs 30 typical

Where $728/sqft sits among the 15 Alva actives

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4
0
0
0
0 · this home
$159–254$254–348$348–443$443–538$538–633$633+

The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.

Where it sits

Inside Riverwind Cove

Map of 16270 FOREST MIST COURT inside its neighborhood boundary

Get to know Alva. See the full Alva guide →

Riverwind Cove — neighborhood snapshot

Population

211

Median age

52

Median income

$94,973

Median home value

$506,600

Avg household

3

Households w/ children

18%

For the school run

Lee County School District

ElementaryRiver Hall Elementary School★★★★
HighRiverdale High School★★★★★
ElementaryManatee Elementary School★★★★
HighLehigh Senior High School★★★★
ElementaryOrange River Elementary School★★★★
ElementaryTice Elementary School★★★★
ElementaryJames Stephens Elementary School★★★★★
HighGateway High School★★★★★
HighEast Lee County High School★★★★

School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.

The numbers that matter

The Alva market

Seller’s marketLeans buyer9.6 months of inventoryBuyer’s market

$470K$305K

Alva median sold, yr/yr

96.9%

Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)

4 of 15

Alva actives have cut their price

Median sold price, Alva, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.

This home is listed 659% above the ALVA 33920 median. See the full Alva market guide →

Paper trail

This home's history

May 28, 2026Listed at $2,200,000 · 70 days on market since
1996Built · RIVERWIND COVE PH 01

Reality check

What actually sold near 16270 FOREST MIST COURT

Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.

18190 RIVERWIND DRIVESold · Mar ’26

$740,000

18190 RIVERWIND DRIVE

3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,825 sqft · $262/sqft · 180 DOM

2140 HICKEYS CREEKSIDE DRIVESold · Apr ’26

$595,000

2140 HICKEYS CREEKSIDE DRIVE

4 bd · 3 ba · 2,415 sqft · $246/sqft · 84 DOM

18120 River Chase Ct., Other City - In The State Of Florida FL 33920Sold · Nov ’25

$555,000

18120 River Chase Ct., Other City - In The State Of Florida FL 33920

3 bd · 2 ba · 2,287 sqft · $243/sqft · 3 DOM

Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.

Your home team

The pros in your corner

Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.

David Ramirez

Your agent

David Ramirez

Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge

Tours, negotiation, and every question about 16270 FOREST MIST COURT — start here.

Andrew Acosta

Your lender

Andrew Acosta

Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866

Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 16270 FOREST MIST COURT — before you fall in love.

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Straight answers

16270 FOREST MIST COURT FAQs

What would the monthly payment be for 16270 FOREST MIST COURT?+

With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $13,623/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $88/mo association fee and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.

How much are the HOA fees at 16270 FOREST MIST COURT?+

The association fee works out to $88 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.

What are the property taxes on 16270 FOREST MIST COURT?+

The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $8,143. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.

Are pets allowed at 16270 FOREST MIST COURT?+

The listing reports pets: Yes. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.

How does the price compare to other homes in Alva?+

At $2,200,000, this home is listed about 360% above the Alva median of $478,207. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.

Which schools are assigned to 16270 FOREST MIST COURT?+

River Hall Elementary School (elementary), Riverdale High School (high), Manatee Elementary School (elementary), Lehigh Senior High School (high), Orange River Elementary School (elementary), Tice Elementary School (elementary), James Stephens Elementary School (elementary), Gateway High School (high), East Lee County High School (high) — Lee County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.

The brief

Three things that matter here

01Positioned at the premium end

$2,200,000 runs 659% above the ALVA 33920 median — but at 3,022 sqft it's also 53% larger than the typical Alva listing.

02Your own pool

A private pool — the feature Florida buyers ask for first, already in the ground and included in the price.

03Time on market is leverage

70 days on market against a Alva median of 30 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.

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