Alva, Florida, is a charming, unincorporated community in Lee County, straddling the Caloosahatchee River and offering a serene, rural lifestyle with a rich "Old Florida" ambiance characterized by citrus groves, oak trees, and grazing cattle. Spanning 18 square miles, Alva is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, with the Caloosahatchee Regional Park providing miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails, as well as campgrounds and guided walks. Hickey Creek Mitigation Park offers a peaceful escape with trails, a kayak landing, and a fishing deck, while the Alva Scrub Preserve and Daniels Preserve at Spanish Creek are perfect for bird watching and wildlife observation. Community events like the Country Harvest Market, held Tuesday through Sunday off Joel Boulevard, and the Annual Christmas Parade along Palm Beach Boulevard foster a tight-knit community spirit with local vendors and live music. The Alva School supports local families with quality education, and convenient access to Fort Myers via Palm Beach Boulevard ensures proximity to additional shopping and dining options.

Alva currently has 272 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $597,148.87, 1 townhouse for sale with a list price of $247,000, 8 condos for sale with an average list price of $254,237.50, and 203 lots for sale with an average list price of $177,186.38. The average annual property tax for Alva is $3,717.79.