NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3451 Shady Bend Fort Myers, FL 33905

Verandah Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $451,000 - $549,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,994 Sq Ft
$257/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 31, 2023

Last sale price $450,000 $226 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,874/month

152 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Fitness Center
  • Private Membership Available
  • Golf Course Community
  • Gated with Attendant
  • Clubhouse

About This Home

As of March 2023

PRICED TO SELL! Home had NO FLOODING and NO POWER LOSS during Hurricane Ian. Gorgeous Lakefront Arthur Ruttenberg home on an oversized lot in an upscale gated, golf course community. This home features 3 bedrooms plus Den, 2 bath, formal dining room, breakfast room overlooking the lake, oversized 2 car garage, lanai, tile floors, wood kitchen cabinets, plantation shutters in front of house, solid surface counters, bay window in master Bedroom, dual sinks and roman tub in master bath. Other upgrades include surround sound, crown molding, NEW Interior and exterior PAINT, NEW Carpets, NEW Gutters and natural gas for the stove and water heater. Situated in a mature and very desirable neighborhood, this spectacular home has a great view of the lake and plenty of room for a pool and spa in back yard. Verandah is a vibrant active community with amenities for all including: 36 holes of championship golf, tennis, pickleball, state of the art fitness with brand new equipment, new bocce courts, kayaks, dog park, play ground, multiple restaurants and an activity calendar to satisfy all. Come secure your place in paradise now!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Peter Biava

RE/MAX Gulf Coast Living License #258023301 Listed on: 10/15/2022

RE/MAX Gulf Coast Living

Co-Listed By

Cecilia Biava

RE/MAX Gulf Coast Living License #463570876

RE/MAX Gulf Coast Living

Last Buyer's Agent

Cecilia Biava

RE/MAX Gulf Coast Living License #463570876

RE/MAX Gulf Coast Living

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,689

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 96 x 152 x 105 x 152
  • Lake Front
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • West Facing Home
  • Oversized Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned MPD

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Assigned Parking

Home Design

  • Florida Architecture
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,994 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wired For Sound
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Single Hung Windows
  • Sliding Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Lake Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Laundry Tub

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Security Gate
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Pond
  • Open Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 17 / B
  • Assessor Parcel Number 31-43-26-04-0000B.0170

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include management, cable TV, internet, ground maintenance, pest control, road maintenance, street lights, trash
  • Private Membership Available
  • Association Phone (239) 645-4187
  • Shady Bend Subdivision

Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Bocce Ball Court
  • Community Playground
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Putting Green
  • Park
  • Dog Park
  • Trails

Security

  • Gated with Attendant

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,689

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$481 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.341
  • Lot Size: 96 x 152 x 105 x 152
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: FFLIV
  • Co List Office Phone: 239-693-1959
  • Ownership: Single Family
  • Subdivision Name: SHADY BEND
  • Directions: Exit 141 off of I-75. East on Palm Beach Blvd to Verandah main gate. Stay on Verandah Blvd till the Shady Bend neighborhood entrance, turn right. Take road until it ends. House is on right just before the cul-de-sac.
  • Architectural Style: Florida, Ranch, One Story
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2004
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Appraiser
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Private Spa: No
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Bedroom on Main Level, Breakfast Area, Bathtub, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Dual Sinks, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Living/Dining Room, Pantry, Separate Shower, Cable TV, Wired for Sound, High Speed Internet, Home Office, Split Bedrooms
  • Living Area: 1994.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Single Hung, Sliding, Window Coverings
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Oversized Lot, Rectangular Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Pond, Sprinklers Automatic
  • Pool Features: Community
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Lake
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Disclosures: RV Restriction(s)
  • Construction Type: Block, Concrete, Stucco
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler/Irrigation, Room For Pool
  • Patio And Porch Features: Open, Porch
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Tile

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Attached, Driveway, Garage, Paved, Two Spaces, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Tub
  • Security: Security Gate, Gated with Guard, Gated Community, Security Guard, Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric, Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Golf, Gated, Tennis Court(s), Street Lights
  • Amenities: Bocce Court, Clubhouse, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Golf Course, Playground, Pickleball, Park, Private Membership, Pool, Putting Green(s), Restaurant, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
  • Association #2 Fee: 725.0
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Fee: 718.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Phone: 239-645-4187
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Call, Conditional

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Association Management, Cable TV, Internet, Maintenance Grounds, Pest Control, Road Maintenance, Street Lights, Trash

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 31-43-26-04-0000B.0170
  • Zoning Description: MPD
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 44

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5688.66
  • Tax Block: B
  • Tax Lot: 17
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 15, 2022
Closed on
Mar 31, 2023
Sold by
Steven Truta Revocable Living Trust
Bought by
Bechtel Christine Anne
Seller's Agent
Peter Biava
RE/MAX Gulf Coast Living
Buyer's Agent
Cecilia Biava
RE/MAX Gulf Coast Living
List Price
$560,000
Sold Price
$450,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$110,000
-19.64%
Views
20
Current Estimated Value
$513,320

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$63,320
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.84%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2015
Sold by
Truta Steven
Bought by
Truta Steven and Steven Truta Revocable Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 2009
Sold by
Demoya Kristina G Clarke and Clarke Kristina G
Bought by
Truta Steven

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 17, 2004
Sold by
Lyons Land Corp L L C
Bought by
Clarke Kristina G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$301,850
Interest Rate
5.87%
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
Bechtel Christine Anne $450,000 Fidelity National Title Of Flo
Truta Steven -- Attorney
Truta Steven $180,000 Townsend Title Insurance Age
Clarke Kristina G $71,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Clarke Kristina G $301,850
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/31/2023 03/31/23 Sold $450,000 -9.8% $226 / Sq Ft
03/17/2023 03/17/23 Pending -- -- --
02/03/2023 02/03/23 Price Changed $499,000 -3.9% $250 / Sq Ft
12/28/2022 12/28/22 Price Changed $519,000 -7.2% $260 / Sq Ft
10/28/2022 10/28/22 Price Changed $559,000 -0.2% $280 / Sq Ft
10/15/2022 10/15/22 For Sale $560,000 -- $281 / 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 $7,151 $362,970 $252,689 $110,085
2023 $7,151 $354,571 $0 $0
2022 $6,253 $322,337 $0 $0
2021 $5,689 $293,034 $85,195 $207,839
2020 $5,485 $276,173 $83,605 $192,568
2019 $5,447 $272,118 $76,200 $195,918
2018 $5,371 $261,622 $76,200 $185,422
2017 $5,473 $263,233 $69,000 $194,233
2016 $5,369 $252,071 $69,000 $183,071
2015 $5,320 $242,593 $49,500 $193,093
2014 $5,265 $240,296 $38,500 $201,796
2013 -- $214,308 $37,000 $177,308
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Peter Biava

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Peter Biava

    RE/MAX

    (240) 393-8725

    79 in this area

    93 Total Sales

    Peter Biava
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  • Cecilia Biava

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Cecilia Biava

    RE/MAX

    (239) 245-7741

    97 in this area

    123 Total Sales

    Cecilia Biava
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Map

Source: Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 222074668

Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service

APN: 31-43-26-04-0000B.0170

Florida Lee County Fort Myers 33905 Verandah

3451 Shady Bend, Fort Myers, FL

This home is located at 3451 Shady Bend, Fort Myers, FL 33905 since 15 October 2022 and is currently estimated at $513,320, approximately $257 per square foot. This property was built in 2004. 3451 Shady Bend 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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