$305,000
SOLD MAY 11, 2020

5445 Whispering Willow Way Fort Myers, FL 33908

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,106 Sq Ft
7,884 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$145 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

66 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Fitness Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Fort Myers High School Rated A
  • Gated Community
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of May 2020

Large lakefront home in Emerson Square featuring 2,106 square feet, 4 bedrooms, and 3 full bathrooms, and screened in patio overlooking the lake. Open floorplan with beautiful views of the lake, new wood flooring, newer A/C (2018), tile roof, and brick paver driveway. High vaulted ceilings throughout! Large kitchen with pantry, solid surface counters, and is open to the spacious family room and dining room with tray ceiling. Master suite overlooks the lake and master bathrooms offers separate his & her vanities, walk-in shower, soaking tub, and his & her walk-in closets. 3 more guest / spare bedrooms ideal for families or turn one into an office, study, or den! Screened in porch overlooks the peaceful lake in back for great privacy and views. Emerson Square is a gated and virtually maintenance free community in the heart of South Fort Myers, and offers a community pool, fitness center, and club house. Incredible location just off US41 in South Ft Myers surrounded by expensive neighborhoods, close to shopping, Coconut Point Mall and Gulf Coast Town Center, dining and restaurants, Naples, and multiple beaches!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Darda

Compass Florida LLC License #252000001 Listed on: 02/04/2020

Compass Florida LLC

Co-Listed By

Andrew Darda

Compass Florida LLC License #258016541

Last Buyer's Agent

Hope Darda

Compass Florida LLC License #258027375

Compass Florida LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,127

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • 7,884 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lake Front
  • East Facing Home
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Property is zoned MPD

HOA Fees

  • $398 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,106 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Single Hung Windows
  • Arched Windows
  • Sliding Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Lake Views
  • Laundry Tub

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Screened Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Lee County Schools Elementary And Middle School
  • Lee County Schools High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 118
  • Assessor Parcel Number 07-46-25-09-00000.1180

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include insurance, irrigation water, legal/accounting, ground maintenance, security
  • Association Phone (239) 947-4552
  • Emerson Square Subdivision

Recreation

  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Trails

Additional Features

  • Clubhouse
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,127

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$398 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.181
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: FCFLLC1
  • Co List Office Phone: (239) 542-2822
  • Ownership: Single Family
  • Subdivision Name: EMERSON SQUARE
  • Architectural Style: Ranch, One Story
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2006
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Appraiser
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Private Spa: No
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Bathtub, Tray Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Dual Sinks, Entrance Foyer, High Speed Internet, Pantry, Separate Shower, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Split Bedrooms
  • Living Area: 2106.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Arched, Single Hung, Sliding
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
  • Pool Features: Community
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Landscaped, Lake
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Disclosures: RV Restriction(s)
  • Construction Type: Block, Concrete, Stucco
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Tile

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Gated, Street Lights
  • Amenities: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Trail(s)
  • Association Fee: 1194.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Phone: 239-947-4552
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Call, Conditional

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Irrigation Water, Legal/Accounting, Maintenance Grounds, Security

Schools

  • Elementary School: LEE COUNTY SCHOOLS
  • High School: LEE COUNTY SCHOOLS
  • Middle Or Junior School: LEE COUNTY SCHOOLS

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 07-46-25-09-00000.1180
  • Zoning Description: MPD
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 500

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4127.0
  • Tax Lot: 118
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 4, 2020
Closed on
May 11, 2020
Sold by
Lukose Chacko and Lukose Mary
Bought by
Beauchamp John and Beauchamp Christine
Seller's Agent
Michael Darda
Compass Florida LLC
Buyer's Agent
Hope Darda
Compass Florida LLC
List Price
$330,000
Sold Price
$305,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-7.58%
Total Days on Market
66

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.40%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 2010
Sold by
James Joseph and James Tessy C
Bought by
Lukose Chacko and Lukose Mary

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$142,500
Interest Rate
4.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 3, 2006
Sold by
Centex Homes
Bought by
James Joseph and James Tessy C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$290,900
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $305,000 Esquire Land Title Inc
Warranty Deed $190,000 Ad Valorem Title Llc
Warranty Deed $363,700 Dba Commerce Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $142,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $290,900 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/10/2025 04/10/25 Price Changed $549,000 -1.1% $261 / Sq Ft
03/04/2025 03/04/25 Price Changed $555,000 -0.9% $264 / Sq Ft
02/05/2025 02/05/25 For Sale $560,000 0.0% $266 / Sq Ft
10/20/2023 10/20/23 Rented -- -- --
09/12/2023 09/12/23 Price Changed $2,950 -9.2% $1 / Sq Ft
09/05/2023 09/05/23 For Rent $3,250 -98.9% --
09/05/2020 09/05/20 Rented -- -- --
08/06/2020 08/06/20 Under Contract -- -- --
05/27/2020 05/27/20 For Rent -- -- --
05/11/2020 05/11/20 Sold $305,000 -7.6% $145 / Sq Ft
04/11/2020 04/11/20 Pending -- -- --
02/04/2020 02/04/20 For Sale $330,000 0.0% $157 / Sq Ft
04/04/2018 04/04/18 For Rent $2,100 +23.5% --
04/04/2018 04/04/18 Rented -- -- --
01/15/2014 01/15/14 Rented -- -- --
12/16/2013 12/16/13 Under Contract -- -- --
11/20/2013 11/20/13 For Rent $1,700 -- --
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 $5,853 $362,894 -- --
2023 $5,853 $329,904 $0 $0
2022 $4,848 $299,913 $0 $0
2021 $4,161 $272,648 $68,000 $204,648
2020 $4,229 $269,691 $68,000 $201,691
2019 $4,006 $253,553 $46,000 $207,553
2018 $4,127 $255,162 $46,000 $209,162
2017 $4,249 $256,775 $46,000 $210,775
2016 $4,301 $255,239 $46,000 $209,239
2015 $4,198 $246,406 $44,000 $202,406
2014 $3,880 $227,894 $35,000 $192,894
2013 -- $197,597 $35,000 $162,597
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 220009899

Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service

APN: 07-46-25-09-00000.1180