4300 Riverside Dr

River Forest Village is a single-story, resident-owned manufactured-home community developed in 2005 and sited along the Peace River in Punta Gorda, Florida. The neighborhood consists of roughly 204 units across about 35 acres and is configured as a low-density, park-like cluster of 2-bedroom homes and a handful of larger floorplans. Architecture and finishes are typical of mid-2000s manufactured housing: vaulted and cathedral ceilings, open living/kitchen plans, solid-surface or stone counters, solid wood cabinetry, and details such as crown molding and chair rails. Individual homes commonly include screened lanais or balconies, carports with attached storage/workshop sheds, hurricane shutters or impact windows, attic skylights, and walk-in closets in primary suites. Common facilities center on a recently updated 9,000 sq ft clubhouse that houses a library, billiards/pool room, a fully equipped kitchen and performance/meeting space. Outdoor communal amenities include a heated pool and spa, multiple shuffleboard and bocce courts, horseshoe pits, and extensive programmed social activities (line dancing, cards, pickleball-type gatherings, pancake breakfasts, etc.). The co-op’s HOA fee bundles essentials — water, basic cable, trash, sewer, lawn care and trimming — producing a largely maintenance-free experience for residents. The community enforces a 55+ residency policy and maintains a no-pet rule in many listings, while providing canal or river access from select lots for small-boat or kayak use. Proximity to Fishermen’s Village, downtown Punta Gorda, and Gulf beaches positions the community for easy access to dining, shopping, and regional transportation corridors.