NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $587,000 - $665,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,798 Sq Ft
$223/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 26, 2023

Last sale price $625,000 $223 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $4,066/month

71 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Screened Pool
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Fort Myers High School Rated A
  • Gated with Attendant
  • Floor-to-Ceiling Windows

About This Home

As of January 2023

DRASTICALLY REDUCED so you can enjoy PARADISE NOW! Spacious home in 'THE FOREST COUNTRY CLUB'. No water/wind intrusion inside the residence of this beauty from the storm (water only in garage). High elevation on this home nestled 1/2 acre yard with tropical foliage & fruit trees. Partially furnished 3 bedroom with office, 2 1/2 baths (one pool bath) with close to 2800 sq ft under air. Formal & informal dining, living room & great room. Plenty of entertaining space. Open, sunny kitchen with Corian counters overlooking the fireplace in the great room with vaulted ceiling. Natural sunlight flows throughout this floor plan. 5 sets of sliding glass doors intertwine indoor/outdoor entertaining with screened pool/spa. Located in the highly sought after 'The Forest Golf & Tennis Country Club' is set on 620 breathtaking nature preserve acres. Voted Best Of Golf & Tennis By Gulfshore Life since 2019 consecutively! Two, walkable 18 hole golf courses & a newly remodeled club house. Pickleball, Bocce, Fitness, Lounge Restaurant, Tiki Bar, Firepit, Patio & Social Clubs. Low HOA fees. Membership in The Forest Country Club is Optional. Multiple Lifestyle Memberships Offered. www.theforestcc.com for details! Convenient location close to International Airport, Beaches, Restaurants, Shopping! Hurricane shutter protection. Long time owner.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa and Jon Schroeder

Coldwell Banker Realty License #BEAR-3372041 Listed on: 11/02/2022

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Patti Harris

Starlink Realty, Inc

Starlink Realty, Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,414

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • 0.43 Acre Lot
  • Southwest Facing Home
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is zoned RM-2

HOA Fees

  • $122 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Deeded Parking

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Concrete Block With Brick
  • Stucco
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • 2,798 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 4 Ceiling Fans
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Shutters
  • Single Hung Windows
  • Floor-to-Ceiling Windows
  • Sliding Windows
  • Great Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Screened Porch

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Built-In or Custom Kitchen Cabinets

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Laundry Tub

Home Security

  • Alarm System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • Screened Pool
  • Concrete Pool
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa
  • Screened Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Lee Co Elementary And Middle School
  • Lee Co High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Underground Utilities
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 01-46-24-02-00004.0090
  • Tax Block 4

Community Details

Overview

  • Private Membership Available
  • The Forest Community

Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Bocce Ball Court
  • Exercise Course
  • Park

Security

  • Gated with Attendant

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,414

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$122 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Legal Description: THE FOREST UNIT 1 BLK 4 PB 33 PG 88 LOT 9
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Table: Residential
  • Street View Param: 1$26.49982062493581$-81.85847731810955$270.27$13.33$1.00$AWbyM_LAa8flE_ZTfVnD7g
  • Building Design: Single Family
  • Building Description: 1 Story/Ranch
  • Storm Protection: Shutters
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Directions: Turn at light near Island Park & Goodwill Store. Turn into The Forest Community on your right and take an immediate right after the gate guard.
  • Property Information: DRASTICALLY REDUCED so you can enjoy PARADISE NOW! Spacious home in 'THE FOREST COUNTRY CLUB'. No water/wind intrusion inside the residence of this beauty from the storm (water only in garage). High elevation on this home nestled 1/2 acre yard with tropical foliage & fruit trees. Partially furnished 3 bedroom with office, 2 1/2 baths (one pool bath) with close to 2800 sq ft under air. Formal & informal dining, living room & great room. Plenty of entertaining space. Open, sunny kitchen with Corian counters overlooking the fireplace in the great room with vaulted ceiling. Natural sunlight flows throughout this floor plan. 5 sets of sliding glass doors intertwine indoor/outdoor entertaining with screened pool/spa. Located in the highly sought after 'The Forest Golf & Tennis Country Club' is set on 620 breathtaking nature preserve acres. Voted Best Of Golf & Tennis By Gulfshore Life since 2019 consecutively! Two, walkable 18 hole golf courses & a newly remodeled club house. Pickleball, Bocce, Fitness, Lounge Restaurant, Tiki Bar, Firepit, Patio & Social Clubs. Low HOA fees. Membership in The Forest Country Club is Optional. Multiple Lifestyle Memberships Offered. www.theforestcc.com for details! Convenient location close to International Airport, Beaches, Restaurants, Shopping! Hurricane shutter protection. Long time owner.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Furnished Description: Unfurnished
  • Numberof Ceiling Fans: 4
  • Num Unit Floor: 1
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 223.37
  • Total Floors: 1
  • Additional Rooms: Great Room, Home Office, Laundry in Residence, Screened Lanai/Porch
  • Estimated Living Area: 2798
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Bedroom Description: First Floor Bedroom, Master BR Ground, Master BR Sitting Area, Split Bedrooms
  • Bedrooms: 3+Den
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Formal
  • Equipment: Auto Garage Door, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator/Freezer, Security System, Smoke Detector, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Floor Plan: Great Room, Split Bedrooms
  • Interior Amenities: Bar, Built-In Cabinets, Cable Prewire, Foyer, Internet Available, Laundry Tub, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-In Closet, Window Coverings
  • Kitchen: Built-In Desk, Island
  • Primary Bathroom: Dual Sinks, Separate Tub And Shower
  • Windows: Single Hung, Sliding

Exterior Features

  • Gulf Access: No
  • Private Pool: Yes
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Roof: Tile
  • Construction: Concrete Block
  • Road: Paved Road
  • View: Landscaped Area
  • Exterior Features: Fruit Trees, Patio
  • Exterior Finish: Stucco
  • Private Pool Type: Below Ground, Concrete, Heated Electric, Screened
  • Private Spa Type: Below Ground, Concrete, Heated Electric, Screened

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: 2+ Spaces, Driveway Paved

Utilities

  • Cable Available: Yes
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Electric
  • Heat: Central Electric
  • Security: Alarm, Guard At Gate
  • Sewer: Central
  • Water: Central

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Management Company Phone: (239) 482-1109
  • Approval: Application Fee
  • Management: Professional
  • Mandatory HOA: Yes
  • Restrictions: Deeded, No RV
  • Sub Condo Name: THE FOREST
  • Maintenance: Legal/Accounting, Manager, Reserve, Security
  • Master Hoa Fee: 1467
  • Master HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Development Name: THE FOREST

Association/Amenities

  • Pets: Limits
  • Pets Limit Max Number: 3
  • Development: The Forest
  • Amenities: Bocce Court, Clubhouse, Community Park, Exercise Room, Golf Course, Internet Access, Pickleball, Private Membership, Restaurant, Sidewalk, Streetlight, Tennis Court, Underground Utility
  • Community Type: Gated, Golf Course, Tennis
  • Units In Building: 1

Schools

  • Elementary School: LEE CO
  • Middle School: LEE CO
  • High School: LEE CO
  • Elementary School: Lee Co
  • High School: Lee Co
  • Middle School: Lee Co

Lot Info

  • Builder Product: No
  • Lot Unit: 9
  • Section: 1
  • Total Area: 4551
  • Waterfront: No
  • Zoning Code: RM-2
  • Acres: 0.4340
  • Rear Exposure: Southwest
  • Lot Description: Corner, Dead End
  • Parcel Number: 01-46-24-02-00004.0090

Rental Info

  • Lease Limits: Yes
  • Leases Per Year: 12
  • Min Days Of Lease: 30

Tax Info

  • Tax Description: City And County
  • Taxes: 4414.22
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 2, 2022
Closed on
Jan 25, 2023
Sold by
Revocable Living Trust
Bought by
Smith James M and Evans Sharon D
Seller's Agent
Lisa and Jon Schroeder
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Patti Harris
Starlink Realty, Inc
List Price
$789,000
Sold Price
$625,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$164,000
-20.79%
Views
22
Current Estimated Value
$624,892

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$108
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.01%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 2008
Sold by
Lefton Charlotte
Bought by
Lefton Charlotte and Revocable Living Trust Agreement Of Char

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 2008
Sold by
Lefton Phillip and Lefton Charlotte
Bought by
Lefton Phillip

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 1998
Sold by
Lefton Charlotte
Bought by
Lefton Phillip

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 1994
Sold by
Zorko R Terry and Zorko Janet L
Bought by
Lefton Phillip and Lefton Charlotte

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
7.61%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Smith James M $625,000 Fidelity National Title
Lefton Charlotte -- Attorney
Lefton Phillip -- Attorney
Lefton Phillip -- Attorney
Lefton Charlotte -- Attorney
Lefton Phillip -- --
Lefton Phllip -- --
Lefton Phillip -- --
Lefton Phillip $325,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Lefton Phillip $260,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/26/2023 01/26/23 Sold $625,000 -8.0% $223 / Sq Ft
01/12/2023 01/12/23 Pending -- -- --
01/06/2023 01/06/23 Price Changed $679,000 -2.9% $243 / Sq Ft
11/25/2022 11/25/22 Price Changed $699,000 -11.4% $250 / Sq Ft
11/02/2022 11/02/22 For Sale $789,000 -- $282 / Sq Ft
Source: Multiple Listing Service of Bonita Springs-Estero

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $7,573 $610,546 -- --
2024 $4,347 $582,658 $243,246 $292,921
2023 $4,347 $334,557 $0 $0
2022 $4,464 $329,667 $0 $0
2021 $4,414 $390,877 $97,918 $292,959
2020 $4,466 $315,646 $0 $0
2019 $4,381 $308,549 $0 $0
2018 $4,410 $302,796 $0 $0
2017 $4,415 $296,568 $0 $0
2016 $4,398 $385,324 $103,995 $281,329
2015 $4,480 $334,312 $130,060 $204,252
2014 $4,465 $342,115 $80,737 $261,378
2013 -- $284,314 $80,589 $203,725
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Multiple Listing Service of Bonita Springs-Estero

MLS Number: 222065528

Multiple Listing Service of Bonita Springs-Estero

APN: 01-46-24-02-00004.0090