$296,500
SOLD OCT 28, 2019

1978 Fishtail Fern Way Ocoee, FL 34761

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,871 Sq Ft
3,867 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$158 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Gated Community
  • Spanish Architecture
  • Stone Countertops
  • Westbrooke Elementary School Rated A-
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Community Pool

About This Home

As of October 2019

WATCH THE VIRTUAL TOUR! LOCATION HEAVEN - Borderline WINDERMERE/OCOEE at the Villages of Wesmere. You will LOVE coming home to this impeccably maintained 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom house, built in 2013 - filled with BEAUTIFUL finishing touches, newly painted and new flooring! This is an ENERGY-EFFICIENT home with foam insulation in the exterior blocks, DOUBLE-PANE windows, etc. Located in a GATED community, you will find all of the conveniences you need close by and TOP-NOTCH SCHOOL system. AMAZING floor plan with FORMAL living room and the kitchen overlooking the formal dinning room, downstairs you also have a guest bathroom and a dinette off of the kitchen - All bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and laundry room upstairs. The oversized Master Suite has a HUGE walk in closet, DUAL sinks in Master Bathroom with GARDEN tub and separate WALK-IN shower. Kitchen is outfitted with GRANITE counter tops, 42" cabinets, recess lighting, STAINLESS STEEL appliances, closet pantry, and plenty of counter space. GORGEOUS light fixtures throughout, large storage closet under the staircase, and awesome REAR GARAGE driveway, FENCED-IN and featuring extended pavers. HOA takes care of irrigation, POOL, clubhouse, common areas, playground, etc. Enjoy the community pool, playground, walk to Westbrooke Elementary, short commute to shopping, Florida's Turnpike, SR 429, and SR 408.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ariel Vargas

EXP REALTY LLC License #3262518

EXP REALTY LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Nina Sayad

FLORIDA GOLF AND BEACHES LLC License #570832

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,205

Year Built

  • Built in 2013

Lot Details

  • 3,867 Sq Ft Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped with Trees
  • Property is zoned PUD-HD

HOA Fees

  • $126 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Alley Access
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Bi-Level Home
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Siding
  • Block Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,871 Sq Ft Home
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Blinds
  • Sliding Doors
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Reclaimed Water Irrigation System

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters
  • Rear Porch

Schools

  • Westbrooke Elementary School
  • Sunridge Middle School
  • West Orange High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Thermostat
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include community pool, pool maintenance, recreational facilities
  • Artemis Lifestyle Lynette Colon Association, Phone Number (407) 705-2190
  • Villages/Wesmere Ph 2 Subdivision

Recreation

  • Recreation Facilities
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,205

Year Built

Built in 2013

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$126 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • HOA Fee Includes: Community Pool, Pool Maintenance, Recreational Facilities
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Spanish/Mediterranean
  • Construction Materials: Block, Concrete, Stucco
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1871
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 2013
  • Building Area Total: 2329
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3867
  • Directions to Property: From downtown Orlando take 408 west to W Colonial Drive (SR 50)Exit 1. Turn west into W. Colonial Dr and then south on Maguire Rd. Village of Wesmere will be approximately 1 mile on the east side.
  • Status: Sold
  • Down Payment Resource URL: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/MFRMLS/O5814656?w=Agent&skip_sso=true
  • Down Payment Resource URL 2: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/MFRMLS/O5814656?w=Customer
  • Homestead Y N: No
  • Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
  • Unit Number Y N: No
  • Ratio: Close Price\List Price: 0.98833
  • Price per Sq Ft: 158.47
  • Close to Original List Price Ratio: 0.98833
  • Ratio: Current Price\Building Area Total: 127.31
  • View: No
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, Solid Surface Counters, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Levels: Two
  • Window Features: Blinds, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Street Number Modifier: 1978
  • Room Count: 6
  • Additional Rooms: Breakfast Room Separate, Formal Dining Room Separate, Formal Living Room Separate
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: West
  • Exterior Features: Fenced, Irrigation System, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk, Sliding Doors
  • Roof: Tile
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Patio and Porch Features: Rear Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water View Y N: No
  • Water Access Y N: No
  • Water Extras Y N: No
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12095C0220F
  • Disclosures: HOA/PUD/Condo Disclosure, Seller Property Disclosure

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Parking Features: Alley Access, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Upper Level
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Gated Community, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Playground, Pool, Sidewalk
  • Association Amenities: Gated, Playground, Pool, Recreation Facilities
  • Association Fee: 378
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Name: Artemis Lifestyle - Lynette Colon
  • Phone: 407-705-2190
  • Association: Yes
  • Security: Gated Community, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee Requirement: Required
  • Association Approval Required YN: No

Fee Information

  • Total Annual Fees: 1512
  • Monthly HOA Fee: 126
  • Total Monthly Fees: 126

Schools

  • Elementary School: Westbrooke Elementary
  • High School: West Orange High
  • Middle Or Junior School: SunRidge Middle

Lot Info

  • Zoning: PUD-HD
  • Parcel Number: 29-22-28-8897-04-270
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Flood Zone Code: X
  • Flood Zone Date: 2009-09-25
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Insulation, Windows
  • Green Water Conservation: Irrigation-Reclaimed Water

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Minimum Lease: 8-12 Months
  • Lease Restrictions Y N: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3205
  • Tax Block: 04
  • Tax Book Number: 75/88
  • Tax Lot: 427

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 26, 2019
Closed on
Oct 28, 2019
Sold by
Vargas Ariel
Bought by
Laurenza Monica C
Seller's Agent
Ariel Vargas
EXP REALTY LLC
Buyer's Agent
Nina Sayad
FLORIDA GOLF AND BEACHES LLC
List Price
$300,000
Sold Price
$296,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,500
-1.17%
Total Days on Market
1

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.46%
Original Mortgage
$207,550
Outstanding Balance
$184,506
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$280,895

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 26, 2013
Sold by
K Hovnanian Cambridge Homes Llc
Bought by
Vargas Ariel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$211,107
Interest Rate
4.31%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Map

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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $296,500 None Available
Special Warranty Deed $206,885 Eastern National Title Agenc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $207,550 New Conventional
Previous Owner $211,107 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/15/2025 05/15/25 For Sale $470,000 +58.5% $251 / Sq Ft
10/28/2019 10/28/19 Sold $296,500 0.0% $158 / Sq Ft
09/28/2019 09/28/19 Off Market $296,500 -- --
09/27/2019 09/27/19 Pending -- -- --
09/26/2019 09/26/19 For Sale $300,000 0.0% $160 / Sq Ft
08/27/2018 08/27/18 Rented $1,900 -5.0% --
08/25/2018 08/25/18 Off Market $2,000 -- --
08/19/2018 08/19/18 Price Changed $2,000 -4.8% $1 / Sq Ft
08/14/2018 08/14/18 For Rent $2,100 -- --
Source: Stellar MLS

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 $3,943 $255,079 -- --
2024 $3,811 $255,079 -- --
2023 $3,811 $240,670 $0 $0
2022 $3,689 $233,660 $0 $0
2021 $3,651 $226,854 $0 $0
2020 $3,492 $223,722 $0 $0
2019 $4,390 $223,395 $50,000 $173,395
2018 $3,205 $191,814 $0 $0
2017 $3,186 $210,213 $46,000 $164,213
2016 $3,195 $205,136 $46,000 $159,136
2015 $3,248 $193,773 $46,000 $147,773
2014 $3,226 $181,276 $46,000 $135,276
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Ariel Vargas

EXP REALTY LLC

(407) 558-5161

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Ariel Vargas was born in Havana, Cuba and has lived in Central Florida for over 20 years. He has been in the real estate industry since 2009.

He served as a Regional Property Manager for many years, before getting into Real Estate Sales in 2012. He worked his way up to Top Producer Status at another firm, founded Mr. Listing’s Team, before opening, the Top Listing Realty. After successfully growing it, the team was merged to eXp Realty and they are now Top Listing Group brokered by eXp

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Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: O5814656

Stellar MLS

APN: 29-2228-8897-04-270