NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3231 Cottonwood Bend Unit 301 Fort Myers, FL 33905

Verandah Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $227,296 - $350,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,822 Sq Ft
$150/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 16, 2018

Last sale price $153,400 $84 Per Sq Ft

Est. 77% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,290/month

44 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Fitness Center
  • Gated Community
  • Community Cabanas
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Clubhouse

About This Home

As of July 2018

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Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dave Russ

John R. Wood Properties License #258019462 Listed on: 05/02/2018

John R. Wood Properties

Co-Listed By

Paul Cohen

Dalton Wade Inc License #258020517

Last Buyer's Agent

Elizabeth Podolsky

Kingfisher Real Estate, Inc. License #280596877

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,060

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lake Front
  • Property fronts a private road
  • South Facing Home
  • Zero Lot Line

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Guest Parking

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Pond

Home Design

  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,822 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Single Hung Windows
  • Sliding Windows
  • Open Floorplan

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Shower Only
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Pond
  • Screened Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 301 / 3
  • Assessor Parcel Number 36-43-25-07-00003.0301

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include management, cable TV, insurance, irrigation water, legal/accounting, ground maintenance, pest control, reserve fund, road maintenance, sewer, street lights, water
  • 104 Units
  • Association Phone (239) 947-4552
  • Cottonwood Bend Subdivision

Amenities

  • Clubhouse
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Bocce Ball Court
  • Community Playground
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Cabanas
  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Dog Park
  • Trails

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Security

  • Gated Community
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,060

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$608 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Townhouse
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: FJWI2
  • Co List Office Phone: (239) 333-2411
  • Ownership: Condo
  • Subdivision Name: COTTONWOOD BEND
  • Directions: Verandah is 2 miles east of I-75 on Palm Beach Blvd. Guard at the gate will provide Direction to the Townhome.
  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Structure Type: Townhouse
  • Year Built: 2006
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Appraiser
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Townhouse
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Private Spa: No
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Family/Dining Room, Living/Dining Room, Sitting Area in Master, Shower Only, Separate Shower, Cable TV, High Speed Internet, Split Bedrooms
  • Living Area: 1822.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Single Hung, Sliding
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Zero Lot Line, Pond
  • Pool Features: Community
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Landscaped, Lake, Partial Buildings, Pond, Water
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Disclosures: Deed Restriction, Seller Disclosure
  • Construction Type: Block, Concrete, Stucco
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Tile

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Guest, Paved, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Gated
  • Amenities: Bocce Court, Cabana, Clubhouse, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Playground, Pickleball, Park, Pool, Storage, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
  • Association #2 Fee: 1250.0
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Fee: 2288.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Phone: 239-947-4552
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Call, Conditional
  • Common Interest: Condominium

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Association Management, Cable TV, Insurance, Irrigation Water, Legal/Accounting, Maintenance Grounds, Pest Control, Reserve Fund, Road Maintenance, Sewer, Street Lights, Water

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 36-43-25-07-00003.0301
  • Zoning Description: MPD
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 104

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2060.0
  • Tax Block: 3
  • Tax Lot: 301
  • Tax Year: 2017

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2018
Closed on
Jul 16, 2018
Sold by
Karsner Joseph Reed and Karsner Deborah Lele
Bought by
Leibowitz Danielle
Seller's Agent
Dave Russ
John R. Wood Properties
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Podolsky
Kingfisher Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$159,900
Sold Price
$153,400
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,500
-4.07%
Current Estimated Value
$271,965

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$118,565
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.45%
Original Mortgage
$122,720
Outstanding Balance
$107,458
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$165,020

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 2018
Sold by
Jewell Sandra E
Bought by
Karsner Joseph Reed and Karsner Deborah Lee

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$199,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 2017
Sold by
Manzer Joseph and Manzer Dena
Bought by
Karsner Joseph Reed and Karsner Deborah Lee

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$89,890
Interest Rate
4.23%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 16, 2015
Closed on
Oct 12, 2015
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Manzer Joseph and Manzer Dena
Seller's Agent
Lisa Cooke
#1 Real Estate Services LLC
Buyer's Agent
Steve Trout
List Price
$144,900
Sold Price
$127,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,900
-12.35%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.07%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 2015
Sold by
Citimortgage Inc
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2015
Sold by
Moore Demaris L and Moore Demaris
Bought by
Citimortgage Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2006
Sold by
Lennar Homes Inc
Bought by
Moore Larry J and Moore Demaris L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$227,200
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
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
Leibowitz Danielle $153,400 Assurance Title Agency Llc
Karsner Joseph Reed $249,000 Fidelity Natl Title Offlorid
Karsner Joseph Reed $155,000 Talon Title Services Llc
Manzer Joseph $127,000 Attorney
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation -- Attorney
Citimortgage Inc $70,100 None Available
Moore Larry J $252,500 North American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Leibowitz Danielle $122,720
Previous Owner Karsner Joseph Reed $199,000
Previous Owner Karsner Joseph Reed $89,890
Previous Owner Manzer Joseph $34,000
Previous Owner Moore Larry J $227,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/16/2018 07/16/18 Sold $153,400 -4.1% $84 / Sq Ft
06/16/2018 06/16/18 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2018 05/02/18 For Sale $159,900 +25.9% $88 / Sq Ft
10/12/2015 10/12/15 Sold $127,000 -12.4% $70 / Sq Ft
09/12/2015 09/12/15 Pending -- -- --
07/16/2015 07/16/15 For Sale $144,900 -- $80 / 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
2024 $2,321 $136,886 -- --
2023 $2,321 $132,899 $0 $0
2022 $3,722 $198,483 $0 $198,483
2021 $2,320 $125,270 $0 $125,270
2020 $2,730 $123,548 $0 $123,548
2019 $2,629 $116,280 $0 $116,280
2018 $2,212 $116,280 $0 $116,280
2017 $2,060 $105,630 $0 $0
2016 $2,038 $103,457 $0 $103,457
2015 $2,389 $103,700 $0 $103,700
2014 -- $82,500 $0 $82,500
2013 -- $69,800 $0 $69,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dave Russ

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Dave Russ

    John R. Wood Properties

    (239) 565-7777

    7 in this area

    161 Total Sales

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  • Paul Cohen

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    Paul Cohen

    Dalton Wade Inc

    (239) 671-9591

    47 Total Sales

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  • Elizabeth Podolsky

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Elizabeth Podolsky

    Kingfisher Real Estate, Inc.

    (239) 331-5049

    35 Total Sales

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  • Lisa Cooke

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Lisa Cooke

    #1 Real Estate Services LLC

    (888) 653-6889

    16 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Steve Trout

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Map

Source: Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 218031768

Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service

APN: 36-43-25-07-00003.0301

Florida Lee County Fort Myers 33905 Verandah

3231 Cottonwood Bend Unit 301, Fort Myers, FL

This home is located at 3231 Cottonwood Bend Unit 301, Fort Myers, FL 33905 since 02 May 2018 and is currently estimated at $272,574, approximately $149 per square foot. This property was built in 2006. 3231 Cottonwood Bend Unit 301 is a home located in Lee County with nearby schools including Orange River Elementary School, Tice Elementary School, and Edgewood Academy.

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