NOT LISTED FOR SALE

188 Abbey Ln North Fort Myers, FL 33917

Diplomat Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $424,000 - $638,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,098 Sq Ft
$242/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 02, 2021

Last sale price $451,000 $215 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,100/month

69 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • North Fort Myers High School Rated A
  • Home fronts a creek
  • 1.76 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of July 2021

You have to see it to believe it! Country living that is just 4 miles from downtown Fort Myers or I75. Quiet and secluded 2+/- acres of beautiful property with plenty of fruit trees, custom kids 2 level castle fort, plenty of waterfront sitting areas and even your own bridge to access the property on both sides of the creek. Fully updated old FL style home with newer flooring, paint, kitchen and appliances. Newer piping, new duct work throughout home, updated Geothermal AC unit. New Reme Halo in duct air purification system which removes all bacteria and viruses. Hurricane roll down shutters. Two walk in closets. Custom Murphy bed for bedroom/office option. New custom wood privacy fence. Outdoor lighting throughout the property. New wooden pergola. Newer large Pool heater. You even have your own Pond with water feature. You will not likely to see a home like this ever again with so many updates, on 2+/- acres and this close to everything. Home Warranty Included! This listing includes 194 Abbey Ln PID 35-43-24-06-00000.0120.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jack Martin

Century 21 Selling Paradise License #278007007 Listed on: 03/24/2021

Century 21 Selling Paradise

Last Buyer's Agent

Dave Cuffe

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,369

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • 1.76 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 394 x 454 x 69 x 330
  • Home fronts a creek
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • East Facing Home
  • Fenced
  • Oversized Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is zoned AG-2

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Creek or Stream

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Metal Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,098 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Shutters
  • Single Hung Windows
  • French Doors

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Marble

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Impact Glass

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Above Ground Spa
  • Screen Enclosure
  • Pool Equipment or Cover

Outdoor Features

  • Screened Patio
  • Outdoor Water Feature
  • Fire Pit
  • Porch

Schools

  • Choice Elementary And Middle School
  • Choice High School

Utilities

  • Air Filtration System
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Air Purifier
  • Horses Allowed On Property

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 12 & 13
  • Assessor Parcel Number 35-43-24-06-00000.0130

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Little Groves Subdivision

Amenities

  • Community Storage Space

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,369

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Horses: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.758
  • Lot Size: 394 x 454 x 69 x 330
  • Ownership: Single Family
  • Subdivision Name: LITTLE GROVES
  • Architectural Style: Other, Ranch, One Story
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1974
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Appraiser
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Spa Features: Above Ground
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Other Equipment: Air Purifier
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Flooring: Marble, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, French Door(s)/Atrium Door(s), Kitchen Island, Pantry, Tub Shower, Cable TV, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Air Filtration, High Speed Internet, Split Bedrooms
  • Living Area: 2098.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Single Hung, Impact Glass, Window Coverings

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Dead End, Irregular Lot, Oversized Lot
  • Pool Features: Electric Heat, Heated, In Ground, Pool Equipment, Screen Enclosure
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Landscaped, Creek/Stream, Trees/Woods, Water
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Creek
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Construction Type: Block, Concrete, Stucco
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Fire Pit, Fruit Trees, Patio, Shutters Manual, Water Feature
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Open, Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Covered, Garage, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Security: Security System Owned, Security System
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric, Other
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Non-Gated
  • Amenities: Storage
  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: CHOICE
  • High School: CHOICE
  • Middle Or Junior School: CHOICE

Lot Info

  • Horse Amenities: Horses Allowed
  • Parcel #: 35-43-24-06-00000.0130
  • Zoning Description: AG-2
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3369.0
  • Tax Lot: 12 & 13
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 24, 2021
Closed on
Jul 2, 2021
Sold by
Brown Timothy H and Brown Ivy F
Bought by
Luo Xiaoting
Seller's Agent
Jack Martin
Century 21 Selling Paradise
Buyer's Agent
Dave Cuffe
List Price
$449,000
Sold Price
$451,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,000
0.45%
Current Estimated Value
$508,644

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$57,644
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.82%
Original Mortgage
$325,000
Outstanding Balance
$294,887
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$213,757

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 2005
Sold by
Focht Edward A and Focht Karen L
Bought by
Brown Timothy H and Brown Ivy F F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$268,000
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 2003
Sold by
Hill Joan and Hill William E
Bought by
Focht Edward A and Focht Karen L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$185,500
Interest Rate
6.28%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Luo Xiaoting $451,000 Fidelity Natl Ttl Of Fl Inc
Brown Timothy H $335,000 --
Focht Edward A $195,300 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Luo Xiaoting $325,000
Previous Owner Brown Timothy H $268,000
Previous Owner Focht Edward A $185,500
Closed Brown Timothy H $67,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/02/2021 07/02/21 Sold $451,000 +0.4% $215 / Sq Ft
06/02/2021 06/02/21 Pending -- -- --
03/24/2021 03/24/21 For Sale $449,000 -- $214 / Sq Ft
Source: Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service

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 $5,085 $378,113 $59,690 $255,416
2024 $6,047 $352,471 $69,057 $226,143
2023 $6,047 $433,098 $23,021 $357,180
2022 $6,181 $594,961 $15,000 $492,186
2021 $3,813 $289,809 $18,049 $271,760
2020 $3,369 $234,987 $15,000 $219,987
2019 $3,417 $265,663 $9,000 $256,663
2018 $2,940 $201,876 $9,000 $192,876
2017 $3,121 $238,208 $9,000 $229,208
2016 $2,624 $192,496 $11,593 $180,903
2015 $2,217 $141,204 $9,467 $131,737
2014 $1,874 $106,705 $8,955 $97,750
2013 -- $142,703 $50,029 $92,674
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jack Martin

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Jack Martin

    Century 21 Selling Paradise

    (239) 707-9015

    3 in this area

    41 Total Sales

    Jack Martin
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Dave Cuffe

  • Dave Cuffe PA

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Dave Cuffe PA

    RE/MAX

    (239) 860-7849

    4 in this area

    121 Total Sales

    Dave Cuffe PA
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Map

Source: Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 221021708

Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service

APN: 35-43-24-06-00000.0130

Florida Lee County North Fort Myers 33917 Diplomat

188 Abbey Ln, North Fort Myers, FL

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