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Fort Myers,FL 33908
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,962 sqft
Price per Sqft $371
Subdivision The Forest
MLS Listing ID 225077670
Style Florida,Ranch,One Story
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
HOA Fees $243/ann
Year Built 1988
Annual Tax Amount $8,932
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 0.383 Acres
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Fall in Love with This Charming Golf Course Estate in The Forest Country Club! NEW ROOF, NEW LANAI SCREEN ENCLOSURE, NEW POOL EQUIPMENT, FULLY FURNISHED/TURNKEY and THE BEST VIEW! Welcome home to warmth, comfort, and timeless style! This turnkey residence offers everything you've been dreaming of—cozy window seats, elegant plantation shutters, and breathtaking long views down the fairway with sparkling water and lush greens as far as the eye can see. Never flooded and perfectly located west of 41 within the desirable, gated community of The Forest Country Club, this home sits high and dry on a beautifully landscaped homesite. Inside, discover over 3,000 sq ft of thoughtfully designed living space featuring 3 large bedrooms plus a den and 3 full bathrooms. The enormous primary suite includes a relaxing sitting area and adjoining office—perfect for quiet mornings or work-from-home days. The custom chef's kitchen showcases quality wood cabinetry, seeded glass accents, and modern updates throughout. The cozy great room centers around a handsome fireplace framed by a grand hearth and surrounded by stately architectural transom windows that fill the home with natural light.
Step outside to your 1,500 sq ft lanai—ideal for entertaining—with a sparkling pool and spa, full pool bath, and plenty of covered seating to enjoy the serene fairway views. Recent upgrades include a new roof, new pool cage, and numerous custom finishes throughout. The Forest Country Club offers resort-style amenities: two 18-hole golf courses, a newly renovated clubhouse with outdoor bar, tennis, pickleball, bocce ball, and a full fitness facility. Club membership is optional, not mandatory! Exciting news—the Bear Championship Course is undergoing a $10.6 million renovation, set for completion in December 2025, promising one of the finest golfing experiences in the region. With a low annual HOA of just $2,900, mature trees, spacious homesites, and 24/7 manned gates, The Forest remains one of South Fort Myers' most coveted addresses. Come experience the beauty, comfort, and peace of this truly special home—where every day feels like a vacation.
Location
State FL
County Lee
Community The Forest
Area Fm18 - Fort Myers Area
Interior
Heating Central, Electric
Cooling Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Flooring Carpet, Tile
Equipment Satellite Dish
Laundry Inside, Laundry Tub
Exterior
Exterior Feature Sprinkler/ Irrigation, Other, Patio
Parking Features Attached, Circular Driveway, Deeded, Driveway, Garage, Paved, Two Spaces, Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces 2.0
Garage Description 2.0
Pool Concrete, Electric Heat, Heated, In Ground, Pool Equipment, Screen Enclosure, Outside Bath Access, Pool/ Spa Combo
Community Features Golf, Gated, Tennis Court(s), Street Lights
Utilities Available Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available, Underground Utilities
Amenities Available Basketball Court,Bocce Court,Clubhouse,Fitness Center,Golf Course,Barbecue,Picnic Area,Playground,Pickleball,Park,Private Membership,Putting Green(s),Restaurant,Sidewalks,Tennis Court(s),Trail(s),Management
Waterfront Description Across the Road Water Frontage
View Y/N Yes
View Golf Course, Pond, Trees/ Woods
Roof Type Tile
Building
Lot Description On Golf Course, Oversized Lot, Pond on Lot, Sprinklers Automatic
Story 1
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Structure Type Block,Concrete,Stucco
Others
Acceptable Financing All Financing Considered,Cash
Listing Terms All Financing Considered,Cash
Pets Allowed Call, Conditional