Marco Island Florida Real Estate: River Homes

About River Area:

River Homes Community Featured ImageUpscale water-direct homes make Marco Island’s river area one of the most popular real estate locations on the island. Located in the northeast, this beautiful area is generally serene and peaceful. Because this area is just a short distance to Naples by boat, it’s the perfect place to call home if you’re ready to set sail at a moment’s notice. Dolphins and manatees are common sights in the river area, as well, which adds to its spectacular charm.

River Area Homes for Sale

Detached homes for sale in the River Area of Marco Island generally start in the $1.1 million range. Condominiums here begin at around $300,000. All of the homes in the river area are water-direct (there are no bridges).

River Area Schools

Children who live in the river area of Marco Island attend may attend:

  • Tommie Barfield Elementary
  • Manatee Middle School
  • Marco Island Academy

The two private schools serving the river area are Island Montessori Academy and Winterberry Christian Academy.

River Area Amenities

A boat ride to nearby Naples takes about 20 minutes, but the real draw for people who want to live in the river area of Marco Island is the fishing. The views are spectacular, and boaters love the easy access the river provides directly to the Gulf. The Marco Island Country Club is also located in the river area, so residents have fast access to all of the Club’s fantastic amenities.

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Newest River Area Homes

2021 ROOF, 2021 GUTTERS, UP TO 2021 CODE ELECTRICAL PANELS, FRESH PAINT EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR, 180' OF WATER DIRECT 2003 SEAWALL WITH 2 DOCKS, 2021 LANAI SCREENS, SOUTHWEST TIP LOT. SPECTACULAR SUNSETS sparkling in the expansive BIG WATER enjoyed FROM EVERY WINDOW. Incredible home for entertaining or comfortable family living with STUNNING ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS, 14' CEILINGS, 10' SLIDERS, EXPANSIVE MITRED BAY WINDOW, IMPACT GLASS and ELECTRIC HURRICANE SHUTTERS. Featuring, 4 BEDROOMS, 2 LARGE MASTERS with breakfast kitchens. EACH WITH A MICROWAVE, REFRIG/WINE COOLER and upstairs DISHWASHER, WASHER AND DRYER and BOTH WITH luxurious baths. 4 BATHS, PLUS A POOL BATH AND POWDER ROOM. LIBRARY ON THE 1ST FLR AND COMFORTABLE SITTING/TV ROOM UPSTAIRS. CHEF'S KITCHEN with INCREDIBLE OVERSIZE BUTLER'S PANTRY WITH WET BAR, DISHWASHER, DOUBLE WINE COOLER and DECORATIVE DESIGNER WINE CABINET- double SUB ZERO, 48'' GAS RANGE, DISHWASHER, APPLIANCE CABINET, CENTRAL VAC WITH DUSTPAN, and HUGE ISLAND AND OF COURSE GRANITE EVERYWHERE. ELEVATED WASHER AND DRYER IN THE LARGE LAUNDRY WITH MORE PANTRY SPACE. FLORIDA OUTDOOR LIVING AT IT'S BEST WITH MULTIPLE LANAI'S. Take the tour!! WELCOME HOME!!! $3,300,000 Active

1404 BUTTERFIELD COURT Marco Island, Florida

4 Beds 6 Baths 5,900 SqFt 0.300 Acres

Listing courtesy of John R. Wood Properties

Gorgeous contemporary home located on an oversized corner lot with water direct access to the Marco River. This luxurious furnished home has it all with gorgeous decor and exquisite lavish details throughout. Light and bright open floor plan with spacious great room design and separate office that include beautiful built-ins. A Chef's dream gourmet kitchen that comes with custom cabinetry, over-the-top appliances, pantry, two breakfast bars, and separate dining area. Whole-house automation, Crestron lighting control system, tray ceilings, designer tile, baths, counter-tops, fixtures, and top-quality finishes. The sweeping veranda is outdoor living at it finest and has everything you need with pool, spa, bar, summer kitchen, drop down shutters /screens, and plenty of space to entertain and enjoy the long water canal views. Impact glass windows and doors, whole-house generator, pavered driveway and sidewalk that encircles the home for easy walking. Extended parking for additional vehicles and side entry garage. Deeded dock with lift that includes your own sundeck! New Seawall 2016. Surrounded by plush tropical landscaping. Make this home your piece of paradise today. $2,950,000 Active

1800 MENORCA COURT Marco Island, Florida

3 Beds 5 Baths 5,575 SqFt 0.360 Acres

Listing courtesy of Premier Sotheby's International Realty

Brand-new Custom-built four-bedroom plus den, three-bath home built by Breault Construction. Great location with quick water direct access to the Marco River and desirable southern exposure. This gorgeous home offers coastal classic contemporary design with an abundance of natural light. Open great room floor plan that transitions into an expansive outdoor living space with both covered and open lanai areas that are complemented by a custom pool, spa and summer kitchen. Top-quality finishes throughout that include a custom gourmet kitchen, island with counter seating, quartz counter-tops throughout, coffered ceilings, extensive wall moldings, PGT high-impact windows & doors, 8-foot solid Core doors, built-in electric fireplace in great room, wine cooler cabinet and so much more. Enjoy boating, fishing, and abundance of nature and start living your island dreams today. The attached photos are not the actual listed property and are from similar properties from the builder and may not look like this home when finished. $2,595,000 Active

647 BAMBOO COURT Marco Island, Florida

4 Beds 3 Baths 4,271 SqFt 0.200 Acres

Listing courtesy of Premier Sotheby's International Realty

River Area Featured Luxury Homes

Introducing the Makaha, the latest addition to the bespoke, Luxury Resort Home Collection by Paradise Design Build. Exceptional, courtyard-style, 4 bed/4 full & 1 half bath, 6-car garage estate on an oversized corner lot offers deep-water views w/direct Gulf access. 4,500 sq ft under air, built to the highest quality, safety, elevation & green building standards, exceeding Miami Dade specifications, with premium features such as 12-foot glass sliders, engineered roof & LEED-standard insulation. Expansive, light-filled, custom-designed interior features a great room floor plan seamlessly connecting the huge gourmet kitchen and 1,200 sq ft of outdoor living area. Experience tranquility in the private courtyard with pool bath, sundeck & summer kitchen, or float the day away in the 50-foot lap pool & 12-person Euro-edge spa. Across the courtyard, indulge in the 900 sq ft cabana villa with lounge, wet bar, large master suite, en-suite, laundry & indoor & outdoor showers. Set sail from the new, custom dock & seawall w/premium boat & waverunner lifts & ship-to-shore power. All of this, only one block to the Island Country Club. Convenient to beach, boutiques and restaurants. $4,495,000 Active

517 N Barfield DRIVE Marco Island, Florida

4 Beds 5 Baths 9,376 SqFt 0.460 Acres

Listing courtesy of Premier Sotheby's International Realty

Fantastic NEW Coastal home to begin soon!! custom designed plan to capture the panoramic water views of189 ft of waterfrontage...stunning views to the Marco River.. 2 story home with a First floor owners suite with dual walk in closets, walk in shower, separate tub and dual vanities.. First floor features volume ceilings complete with custom beamed ceiling details.. the second floor with 3 guest suites, loft and large balcony to enjoy the views! High End Custom finishes throughout- All of Aqua's homes feature oversized covered lanai spaces, beautiful cypress ceiling details, outdoor kitchens!! motorized screens and shutters enclose the covered lanai. expected completion Sept 2022. $4,450,000 Active

214 GRAPEWOOD COURT Marco Island, Florida

4 Beds 5 Baths 6,603 SqFt 0.310 Acres

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Affinity Plus

Wide open direct access Big Bay Views. Coastal design 4 bedroom 4 bath with 3 car garage (one side is 40 ft long with rear overhead door for loading the yacht for offshore fishing or extended cruising). Deep water quick out to the river. Build your dock how you want it. Oversized impact glass doors with 12 ft ceilings. Very open and dramatic great room floor plan that is unsurpassed for entertaining. The lanai deck and pool is substantial and has a summer kitchen. Under construction at this time. $4,400,000 Active

1608 WINDMILL AVENUE Marco Island, Florida

4 Beds 4 Baths 6,928 SqFt 0.250 Acres

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Affinity Plus

Hottest River Area Condos

Lowest price waterfront bay view 2 bedroom weekly rental property on island. Also, ideal for 2nd home at popular Anglers Cove. Largely original finishes inside with upgraded flooring, you can freshen up with paint or more extensive renovations valuing the unit well above 500,000. Currently rented through July 31 nearing the end of the annual lease, you have time to plan adding your personal touch to this opportunity. And if you're still thinking about your best move, the current renter can continue month by month so you have some income. $429,000 Active

999 ANGLERS 304 Marco Island, Florida

2 Beds 1 Baths 852 SqFt

Listing courtesy of Horizons by the Sea, INC