What is the HOA or community structure?
It is a resident-owned 55+ cooperative administered by a 9-member board of resident-owners.
River Forest Village is a 55+ resident-owned manufactured home community (co-op) at 4300 Riverside Drive, Punta Gorda, FL 33982 (Cleveland area ZIP). It features a 9-member resident board, no-pet policy, ~$210–$260 monthly fees covering utilities and amenities like a heated pool, clubhouse, shuffleboard, bocce, and river access. Exact current fees, full rules, and some contacts require direct verification as public data varies.
River Forest Village is a resident-owned 55+ manufactured home community in Punta Gorda, Florida (ZIP 33982), administered by a 9-member board of resident-owners.
Monthly maintenance fees reported in recent listings and marketing materials range from $210 to $260, typically around $250–$255. Fees generally include lawn care, water, sewer, trash, basic cable, and access to amenities. Exact current fees, transfer fees, capital contributions, or special assessments are not publicly detailed on official sources and should be verified directly.
The community enforces a strict no-pet policy. It is limited to residents 55+ with a standard of two persons per unit (additional persons subject to fees and restrictions). Approval processes apply for purchases and occupancy. Rental restrictions and other standards are governed by the resident-owned corporation's documents; specific architectural guidelines, parking, noise, or trash rules are not fully detailed in public sources.
Amenities include a large heated pool with attached whirlpool, six shuffleboard courts, two bocce courts, a pool table in the pool hall, clubhouse, library, three canals (including two closed-end), and a small lake for fishing and wildlife viewing. Activities and social events occur seven days per week during the winter season.
The community offers a maintenance-free, social lifestyle for full-time or seasonal 55+ residents focused on waterfront living, recreational activities, and resident-led events.
HOA Name: River Forest Village, Inc.
Management Company: Resident-owned (no external manager).
Phone Number: (941) 639-3311
Email Address: rfv11365@gmail.com (from public Facebook); rfv11@comcast.net (older listings)
Website: https://riverforestvillage.org/
Mailing Address: 4300 Riverside Drive, Punta Gorda, FL 33982
Office Hours: Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–12:00 PM (closed weekends).
Resident-owned co-op structure with 204 units on approximately 35 acres along the Peace River; waterfront access, on-site management by board, and emphasis on community activities.
River Forest Village provides an affordable, resident-controlled 55+ waterfront living option with included utilities and recreational amenities under board governance.
Need a correction?
Checked official site riverforestvillage.org, Florida Sunbiz corporation records, MHBO.com park profile, multiple 2024-2026 real estate listings (MLS summaries), Facebook page, and 55communityguide.com. Gaps include precise current fees, full governing documents, and detailed rules not published publicly; no external management company identified.
It is a resident-owned 55+ cooperative administered by a 9-member board of resident-owners.
No, there is a strict no-pet policy.
Heated pool with whirlpool, shuffleboard courts, bocce courts, clubhouse with pool table and library, canals, and lake.
Typically lawn care, water, sewer, trash, basic cable, and amenity access; exact current amount varies by source ($210–$260 range).
Detailed current fees, full rules, and some contacts are unavailable in public sources and require direct inquiry.