Sold for $317,000

$317,000

12561 Watercress Ln, Fort Myers, FL 33908

3beds

1,512sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1960

0.42 Acres Lot

$297,100 Zestimate^®

$210/sqft

$3,179 Estimated rent

Home value

$297,100

$270,000 - $324,000

$3,179/mo

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What's special

Old Florida style 3+ bdrm cottage located just off McGregor Blvd. Conveniently located minutes to Sanibel, Captiva and Fort Myers Beach and a short bike ride to Bunch Beach. Close to shopping, schools and the Health Park. Great fully renovated, move in ready, 3 (Possibly 4) bedroom home with 2.5 baths that sits on a huge private ½ acre lot on a quiet dead end street with NO HOA. The property boasts some splendid mature vegetation and palm trees and mature vegetation. The expansive rear deck that make this truly a one of a kind sanctuary that is fantastic for families and outdoor living. No rental restrictions as well as plenty of space for RV and boats. Convenient outdoor storage unit. Huge equity upside at this price point for with new construction and rehabs in the area. Excellent investment opportunity, short term/annual rental or seasonal residence! Easy to show on short notice....

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office, Den

Primary bedroom

Features: Carpet, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Other
Level: First

Primary bathroom

Features: Dbl Sinks, Double Vanity, Shower Only, Tile

Heating

Central

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air

Appliances

Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Electric Oven

Features

Breakfast Bar, 8 Ft Ceilings, High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Split Bedrooms
Flooring: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl, Tile
Doors: Sliding Doors, Impact Resistant Doors, Storm Protection Partial
Windows: Impact Resistant Windows, Single Hung, Skylight(s), Storm Protection Partial
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,899
Total interior livable area: 1,512 sqft

Property

Parking

Parking features: No Garage, RV Access/Parking

Features

Entry location: Ground Level
Patio & porch: Open Porch, Wood Deck
Exterior features: Storage
Pool features: Room For
Has view: Yes
View description: Lawn/Garden
Waterfront features: None/Not Applicable, Near Beach
Frontage length: 130

Lot

Size: 0.42 Acres
Features: Dead End, Interior Lot, Other, Inland

Details

Parcel number: 01462300000070150

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Old Florida
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Const. Complete, Frame, Ground Level, Aluminum Siding, Trim Vinyl, Vinyl Siding
Roof: Metal

Condition

Updated/Remodeled
Year built: 1960

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Fort Myers

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Fort Myers

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $210/sqft
Tax assessed value: $173,373
Annual tax amount: $1,216
Date on market: 1/17/2024
Cumulative days on market: 49 days
Listing terms: BTF/Cash
Road surface type: Shell

Price history

Date	Event	Price
3/5/2024	Sold	$317,000-2.4%$210/sqft
Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR #2240062 Report a problem
2/19/2024	Pending sale	$324,900$215/sqft
Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR #2240062 Report a problem
1/17/2024	Price change	$324,900-1.4%$215/sqft
Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR #2240062 Report a problem
1/15/2024	Listed for sale	$329,500+83.1%$218/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
9/7/2023	Sold	$180,000+50.1%$119/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
4/28/2023	Sold	$119,900+42.7%$79/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
6/10/2010	Sold	$84,000-2.3%$56/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
2/3/2010	Listed for sale	$86,000-13.9%$57/sqft
Source: Pfeifer Realty Group LLC #201005819 Report a problem
8/31/2009	Listing removed	$99,900$66/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Realty Group Report a problem
12/14/2008	Listed for sale	$99,900$66/sqft
Source: Listhub #200864829 Report a problem
11/9/2008	Listing removed	$99,900$66/sqft
Source: Listhub #200820778 Report a problem
10/19/2008	Price change	$99,900-23.1%$66/sqft
Source: Listhub #200820778 Report a problem
8/23/2008	Listed for sale	$129,900+97.1%$86/sqft
Source: Listhub #200820778 Report a problem
6/28/1999	Sold	$65,900$44/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,131 -19.4%	$173,373 -0.3%
2024	$2,644 +527.2%	$173,952 +406.6%
2023	$421 -65.3%	$34,336 -65.1%
2022	$1,216 +5.4%	$98,438
2021	$1,154 +1.4%	--
2020	$1,138 +2.6%	$94,251 -47.7%
2019	$1,109	$180,067 +99.2%
2018	$1,109 +0.1%	$90,414 +2.1%
2017	$1,108 +1.5%	$88,554 -27.6%
2016	$1,091 +1.7%	$122,291 +16.5%
2015	$1,073 -0.5%	$104,992 +8.6%
2014	$1,078 +3%	$96,691 +78.1%
2013	$1,047 +34.8%	$54,298 -14.6%
2012	$776 -9.6%	$63,586 -7.9%
2011	$859 +6.7%	$69,003 +4.3%
2010	$805 +3.1%	$66,150 -37.4%
2009	$781 +5.2%	$105,670 -22.1%
2008	$742 -5.2%	$135,590 -8.6%
2007	$783 -1.4%	$148,360 +29.8%
2006	$794 +2.5%	$114,280 +113.8%
2004	$775 -4.6%	$53,450 -0.1%
2003	$812 +6.7%	$53,480 +0.3%
2002	$761	$53,340 +7.6%
2000	--	$49,590