NOT LISTED FOR SALE

297 SW Lake Forest Way Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986

Saint Lucie West Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $394,986 - $444,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,959 Sq Ft
$217/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 12, 2023

Last sale price $385,000 $197 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,176/month

234 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gated Community
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Family Room
  • Waterfront
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of May 2023

Fantastic 3/2 on the water in Lake Forest! Oak trees line the side walked streets of Lake Forest and promote walking, jogging, and mingling with neighbors. Lake Forest is a great community to start a family, retire, or use as a second home. Light, bright waterfront home. This large, split floor-plan, 3-bedroom home is perfectly situated. Spacious partially-covered patio features ideal southeast exposure overlooking the lake. Front door faces a cul-de-sac, giving the property an elevated feeling of privacy. Windows everywhere offer an abundance of natural light. Kitchen has a great flow that opens to huge living area. Master bedroom features large walk-in closet plus a 2nd bonus closet. Volume ceilings in 2nd bedroom.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laurent Minguez

Chosen Real Estate Advisors, LLC License #3344891 Listed on: 09/19/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

MILLIE GIL

Bold Real Estate Group, Inc License #3020605

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,939

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • Waterfront
  • Property is zoned PUD

HOA Fees

  • $147 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Interior Spaces

  • 1,959 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Water Views
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Dryer

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Water Not Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 332394600070005

Community Details

Overview

  • Lake Forest At St Lucie W Subdivision

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,939

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$147 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Directions: St. Lucie West Blvd to Cashmere to Lake Forest Community. Go through gate and proceeds to Lake Forest Way. Arrive at 297 SW Lake Forest Way.
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Year Built Details: Resale
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Other
  • Living Area: 1959.0
  • Dining Room Type: Family Room
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • View: Other, Water
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Block
  • Property Condition: Resale

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage

Utilities

  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Other
  • Heating: Other
  • Utilities: None, Water Not Available
  • Water Source: None

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 147.0
  • Community Features: Gated
  • Senior Community: No
  • Amenities: Other
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 332394600070005
  • Zoning Description: PUD

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5939.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 19, 2022
Closed on
Apr 26, 2023
Sold by
Laurent P Minguez 2012 Trust
Bought by
Acosta Ana and Lightell Stan
Seller's Agent
Laurent Minguez
Chosen Real Estate Advisors, LLC
Buyer's Agent
MILLIE GIL
Bold Real Estate Group, Inc
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$385,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$65,000
-14.44%
Total Days on Market
234
Views
9
Current Estimated Value
$425,497

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$40,497
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.37%
Original Mortgage
$155,000
Interest Rate
6.28%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 24, 2017
Closed on
May 8, 2017
Sold by
Gagnon Barbara
Bought by
Minguez Veronique M and Laurent P Minguez 2012 Trust
Seller's Agent
Geoff Braboy
Compass Florida LLC
Buyer's Agent
Laurent Minguez
RE/MAX Ocean Properties
List Price
$234,788
Sold Price
$211,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$23,288
-9.92%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.48%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 2005
Sold by
Gagnon Benoit and Gagnon Barbara
Bought by
Gagnon Benoit D and Gagnon Barbara

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2003
Sold by
Neuenhaus Denita
Bought by
Gagnon Benoit and Gagnon Barbara

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$165,500
Interest Rate
5.81%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 2003
Sold by
Homes By Kennedy Ltd
Bought by
Neuenhaus Denita

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$165,500
Interest Rate
5.81%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 3, 2003
Sold by
St Lucie W Dev Corp
Bought by
Homes By Kennedy Ltd

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 2001
Sold by
St Lucie W Dev Corp
Bought by
'Omes By Kennedy Ltd

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$222,000
Interest Rate
6.42%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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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
Acosta Ana $385,000 Platinum Title Insurers
Minguez Veronique M $211,500 Integrity Title Inc
Gagnon Benoit D -- --
Gagnon Benoit $230,000 --
Neuenhaus Denita $184,000 --
Homes By Kennedy Ltd -- --
'Omes By Kennedy Ltd $1,613,700 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lightell Stan $297,110
Closed Acosta Ana $155,000
Previous Owner Neuenhaus Denita $165,500
Previous Owner 'Omes By Kennedy Ltd $222,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/12/2023 05/12/23 Sold $385,000 -3.8% $197 / Sq Ft
02/10/2023 02/10/23 Price Changed $400,000 -3.6% $204 / Sq Ft
01/13/2023 01/13/23 Price Changed $415,000 -2.1% $212 / Sq Ft
01/02/2023 01/02/23 Price Changed $424,000 -0.2% $216 / Sq Ft
12/21/2022 12/21/22 Price Changed $425,000 -4.5% $217 / Sq Ft
12/03/2022 12/03/22 Price Changed $445,000 -0.9% $227 / Sq Ft
10/13/2022 10/13/22 Price Changed $449,000 -0.2% $229 / Sq Ft
09/19/2022 09/19/22 For Sale $450,000 +112.8% $230 / Sq Ft
05/08/2017 05/08/17 Sold $211,500 -9.9% $108 / Sq Ft
04/08/2017 04/08/17 Pending -- -- --
02/24/2017 02/24/17 For Sale $234,788 0.0% $120 / Sq Ft
10/01/2013 10/01/13 Rented $1,250 -2.0% --
09/01/2013 09/01/13 Under Contract -- -- --
08/20/2013 08/20/13 For Rent $1,275 +2.0% --
05/23/2012 05/23/12 For Rent $1,250 0.0% --
05/23/2012 05/23/12 Rented $1,250 -- --
Source: BeachesMLS

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 $7,766 $347,900 $96,200 $251,700
2023 $7,766 $364,300 $96,200 $268,100
2022 $7,052 $318,300 $97,000 $221,300
2021 $6,187 $226,000 $55,000 $171,000
2020 $5,924 $209,400 $45,000 $164,400
2019 $6,130 $213,600 $45,000 $168,600
2018 $5,672 $200,300 $45,000 $155,300
2017 $5,433 $195,500 $45,000 $150,500
2016 $5,058 $177,600 $45,000 $132,600
2015 $4,688 $153,400 $33,000 $120,400
2014 $4,209 $142,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Laurent Minguez

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Laurent Minguez

    Chosen Real Estate Advisors, LLC

    (561) 403-8542

    1 in this area

    24 Total Sales

    Laurent Minguez
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    MILLIE GIL

    Bold Real Estate Group, Inc

    19 in this area

    45 Total Sales

    MILLIE GIL
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  • Geoff Braboy

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Geoff Braboy

    Compass Florida LLC

    (561) 699-3455

    139 Total Sales

    Geoff Braboy
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  • David Gunther

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2017

    David Gunther

    Lang Realty/Delray Beach

    (954) 651-4789

    110 Total Sales

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    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Christie Speicker

    Coldwell Banker/Thos J White RE

  • Liza Fellman

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2013

    Liza Fellman

    RE/MAX

    (772) 785-8884

    3 in this area

    55 Total Sales

    Liza Fellman
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Map

Source: BeachesMLS

MLS Number: R10832940

BeachesMLS

APN: 33-23-946-0007-0005

Florida St Lucie County Port Saint Lucie 34986 Saint Lucie West

297 SW Lake Forest Way, Port Saint Lucie, FL

This home is located at 297 SW Lake Forest Way, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986 since 19 September 2022 and is currently estimated at $425,497, approximately $217 per square foot. This property was built in 2003. 297 SW Lake Forest Way is a home located in St. Lucie County with nearby schools including St. Lucie West Centennial High School, West Gate K-8 School, and Bayshore Elementary School.

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