$740,000
SOLD MAY 1, 2024
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,403 Sq Ft
0.4 Acres

Recently Sold

$308 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

27 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Outdoor Pool
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Fort Myers High School Rated A
  • Lake View
  • Outdoor Kitchen

About This Home

As of May 2024

Your SW Florida Coastal Retreat Is Here! Discover tranquility in the sought-after Forest community! This meticulously remodeled 3-bedroom home is nestled within 620 acres of pristine nature preserve, surrounded by TWO award-winning golf courses and over 8 miles of scenic sidewalks. Centrally positioned, this home is a short drive from Sanibel/Captiva Island, Naples, and Downtown Fort Myers, with RSW airport just a mere 15 minutes away. Step inside to captivating vistas of the 72-par Bobcat Golf Course. The family room seamlessly connects to your private pool area, creating an indoor-outdoor haven. Savor STUNNING sunrises from your backyard and watch the sun dip below the horizon from your front dining room windows. The primary ensuite, thoughtfully separated from guest bedrooms, features a spacious walk-in closet, double sink vanity, and private pool entrance. Quartz countertops, a generous island, and a pass-through window over the sink adorn the kitchen. Move right in—New roof (2023), tankless water heater (2023), and AC, smart thermostat (2023). Brand new pool cage was installed on Feb. 15th, 2024. New impact windows and sliders will be installed mid April. Paid by Seller!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rachel Walsh

Blue Echo Realty Group License #3382228 Listed on: 02/13/2024

Co-Listed By

Christopher Kirchner

Keller Williams Realty Fort Myers and the Islands License #3304188

Last Buyer's Agent

OTHER OTHER

Other

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,792

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 0.4 Acre Lot
  • East Facing Home

HOA Fees

  • $228 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Golf Course

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Fiberglass Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,403 Sq Ft Home
  • Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile Flooring
  • High Impact Windows

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Pool
  • Outdoor Kitchen

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Internet Available

Community Details

  • The Forest Property Owner’S Association, Inc. Association
  • The Forest Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0240
  • Assessor Parcel Number 24-01-46-08-00017-0240

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,792

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$228 per month

Listing Details

  • Subdivision Name: The Forest
  • Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Legal Description: THE FOREST UNIT THREE PB 35 PG 34 BLK 17 LOT 24
  • Strap Number: 24-01-46-08-00017-0240
  • Subject To F I R P T A: No
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Folio Id: 10220270
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Elevator: No
  • Price Per S Q F T: 307.95
  • Total Sq Ft: 4537
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Internet Ready, Microwave, Outside Kitchen, Range Electric, Refrigerator, Other Add Agt Note, See Remarks
  • Estimated Living Sq Ft: 2403
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms Display: 2/0
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Ceiling: See Remarks, Vaulted Ceiling
  • Den: No
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Other Add Agt Note, See Remarks
  • Furnished: No
  • Furnishing: Part Furnished, See Remarks
  • Windows: Impact Resistant Windows, Other Add Agt Note, See Remarks

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: None/Not Applicable
  • Waterfront: No
  • Coastal Construction: Not Applicable
  • Ext Fin Trim: Other Add Agt Note, See Remarks
  • Pool: Yes
  • View: Golf Course, Lake
  • Construction Stat: Frame, Ground Level, Piling Wood, Other Add Agt Note, See Remarks
  • Rear Exposure: East
  • Roof: Fiberglass Shingle, Other Add Agt Note, See Remarks

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Double Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Yes
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air/Cooling
  • Heating: Central Heat

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 2740
  • Association Fee Period: Annually
  • Association Management: The Forest Property Owner’s Association, Inc.
  • Management Company Phone: (239) 482-11
  • HOA: Yes

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.396
  • Geo Update Timestamp: 2024-02-15
  • Geo Address Line: 16912 Timberlakes Dr
  • Geo Primary City: Fort Myers
  • Geo Quality: 0.95
  • Geo Subdivision: FL
  • Geo Zoom Level: 16
  • Lot Number: 0240
  • Lot Size Irregular: No
  • Lot Sq Ft: 17250
  • Lot Sq Ft Source: Realist Tax
  • Survey: No

Rental Info

  • Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 2792
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 13, 2024
Closed on
May 1, 2024
Sold by
Shenk Zachary and Shenk Ashley
Bought by
Mitchell Timothy and Mitchell Melissa
Seller's Agent
Rachel Walsh
Blue Echo Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
OTHER OTHER
Other
List Price
$760,000
Sold Price
$740,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-2.63%
Views
29
Current Estimated Value
$700,545

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$39,455
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.36%
Original Mortgage
$592,000
Outstanding Balance
$586,764
Interest Rate
7.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$113,781

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 9, 2018
Closed on
Mar 5, 2018
Sold by
Hansen Beth E and Hansen Beth E
Bought by
Shenk Zachary
Seller's Agent
Linda Tuffree Pa
Realty One Group MVP
Buyer's Agent
Jere Marvin
INACTIVE AGENT ACCT
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$310,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-4.62%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.01%
Original Mortgage
$294,500
Interest Rate
4.22%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 1999
Sold by
Kinsley Daniel and Kinsley Marguerite A
Bought by
Griffin Jane L
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $740,000 Lennar Title
Warranty Deed $310,000 Bonita Title Inc
Warranty Deed $232,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $592,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $294,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/01/2024 05/01/24 Sold $740,000 -2.6% $308 / Sq Ft
03/11/2024 03/11/24 Pending -- -- --
02/13/2024 02/13/24 For Sale $760,000 +145.2% $316 / Sq Ft
02/09/2018 02/09/18 Sold $310,000 -4.6% $129 / Sq Ft
02/09/2018 02/09/18 For Sale $325,000 -- $135 / Sq Ft
Source: Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS®

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
2024 $2,792 $221,607 $221,597 $10
2023 $2,792 $221,607 $221,597 $10
2022 $4,203 $310,456 $0 $0
2021 $4,152 $317,495 $97,000 $220,495
2020 $4,200 $297,252 $0 $0
2019 $4,119 $290,569 $0 $0
2018 $3,299 $230,580 $0 $0
2017 $3,298 $225,837 $0 $0
2016 $3,281 $304,120 $103,215 $200,905
2015 $3,338 $262,508 $129,500 $133,008
2014 -- $267,690 $80,000 $187,690
2013 -- $224,520 $80,000 $144,520
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 2240177

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS®

APN: 01-46-24-08-00017.0240