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$1,699,000
5903 RIVER FOREST CIRBRADENTON, FL 34203RIVER FOREST · Single Family Residence
4Beds
3Baths
3,492Sq ft
0.63 acLot
2003Built
YesPool
YesWaterfront
About this home
This was never intended to be an ordinary Florida home. Designed and built by the original builder as his own residence, this one-of-a-kind European-inspired home was created to fulfill his wife's vision of a château. Its remarkable provenance remains with the property through the builder's original architectural drawings, sketches, plans, material selections and construction records. Among its most extraordinary features are approximately 200-year-old reclaimed hardwood floors and antique leaded glass sourced from a historic New England church and incorporated into the home's design. River Fo…
Description as provided by the listing brokerage.
Highlights
- Heated saltwater pool
- Water frontage — Creek
- Garden
- Lighting
- Private Mailbox
- Rain Gutters
- Sprinkler Metered
- Built-in Features
- Ceiling Fans(s)
The details
StatusActive
MLS #MFRA4708743
Property typeSingle Family Residence
Year built2003
Lot size0.63 ac
Living area3,492 sq ft
Price per sq ft$487
HOA$1,350 / annually
CDDNo
Taxes$10,986 (2025)
Stories2
Days on market10
CountyManatee
Flood zoneAE (verify)
FurnishedNegotiable
ListedOct 5, 2026
Features & property details
Interior
Full baths3
Half baths0
Rooms15
Additional roomsBonus Room,Den/Library/Office,Formal Living Room Separate,Inside Utility,Loft
FlooringCarpet, Hardwood, Reclaimed Wood, Tile
AppliancesBuilt-In Oven, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Kitchen Reverse Osmosis System, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener
Interior featuresBuilt-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), Central Vaccum, Eat-in Kitchen, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
LaundryInside, Laundry Room
FireplaceYes
Fireplace featuresGas, Masonry, Other
WindowsDouble Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Low-Emissivity Windows, Shades, Thermal Windows
CoolingCentral Air, Mini-Split Unit(s)
HeatingCentral, Electric, Exhaust Fan, Propane
In-law suite0
Exterior & lot
Exterior featuresGarden, Lighting, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler Metered
Patio & porchCovered, Patio, Screened, Side Porch
FencingFenced, Other
ViewGarden, Pool, Trees/Woods
Lot featuresCorner Lot, Flood Insurance Required, Flood Zone, In County, Landscaped, Level, Oversized Lot, Paved
VegetationMature Landscaping, Oak Trees, Trees/Landscaped
FacesSouth
Road surfaceAsphalt
Construction
StyleCustom
ConstructionBlock, Hardi Plank Type, Stucco
FoundationSlab, Stem Wall
RoofShingle
ConditionCompleted
Living area sourcePublic Records
Building area (sq ft)5,504
Parking
GarageYes
Attached garageYes
Garage dimensions23x25
CarportNo
Parking featuresDriveway, Garage Door Opener, Ground Level, Off Street, Oversized
Pool & water
PoolIn Ground, Gunite, Heated, Lighting, Pool Alarm, Salt Water, Screen Enclosure, Self Cleaning
SpaYes
Spa featuresHeated, In Ground
WaterfrontCreek
Water bodyWILLIAMS CREEK
Water accessCreek
Water extrasFishing Pier
Waterfront feet121
Community & HOA
AssociationRIVER FOREST HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC.
HOA fee$1,350
HOA frequencyAnnually
Fee includesEscrow Reserves Fund, Private Road
Fee requirementRequired
Approval required0
Total monthly fees$112.5
Total annual fees$1,350
Community featuresDeed Restrictions
55+ communityNo
PetsYes
Pet restrictionsSee HOA documents.
Minimum lease6 Months
Lease restrictions1
Lease notesSee HOA documents.
Complex / communityRIVER FOREST
SW communityRiver Forest Subdivision
Utilities & efficiency
UtilitiesBB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Meter, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
SewerPublic Sewer
Water sourcePublic
Financial & terms
CDD0
Tax year2,025
Homestead1
Listing termsCash, Conventional
OwnershipFee Simple
Special conditionsNone
Home warrantyNo
ZoningPDR,PD/PDR
OccupantOwner
MLS area34203 - Bradenton/Braden River/Lakewood Rch
Where it sits
Approximate location shown. Exact address available on request per listing brokerage.
Schools
ElementaryWilliam H. Bashaw ElementaryManatee County
MiddleBraden River MiddleManatee County
HighBraden River HighManatee County
School assignments change; verify with the district before relying on them.
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Stellar MLSMLS# MFRA4708743Listing courtesy of PREMIER PROPERTIES OF SRQ LLCLast updated Oct 16, 2026, 10:01 PM