Experience the perfect blend of privacy, space, and Southwest Florida lifestyle living in the prestigious gated community of The Forest Country Club. Situated on a nearly half-acre homesite with beautiful golf course views both in front of and behind the property, this spacious and beautifully maintained residence offers exceptional versatility as a primary residence, seasonal retreat, or investment opportunity.
This incredible 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home features over 2,700 square feet under air with a thoughtfully designed floorplan ideal for both comfortable everyday living and entertaining. The home includes a den/bonus room, formal dining room, living room, family room, vaulted ceilings, and an oversized 3-car attached garage.
Inside, you’ll find warm wood kitchen cabinetry, walk-in closets, abundant natural light, kitchen and laundry appliances. Ceiling fans throughout for year-round comfort. Seamless indoor-outdoor integration is a hallmark of this home’s design: elegant French doors lead outside from the master bedroom, while both a sliding door and an additional set of French doors open to the lanai from the family room.
Outdoors, enjoy your own private oasis surrounded by mature tropical landscaping for enhanced privacy and tranquility. The expansive, screened-in lanai features two ceiling fans to capture the afternoon breeze, an outdoor shower, and a pristine pool complete with a built-in table—perfect for relaxing with refreshments while enjoying peaceful golf course views.
The Forest Country Club offers optional membership opportunities, allowing residents the flexibility to enjoy golf, tennis, dining, and social amenities while still benefiting from the beauty and prestige of this established golf community without mandatory membership requirements.
Perfectly positioned in one of Fort Myers’ most convenient locations, the home is just minutes from Gulf beaches, RSW International Airport, shopping, dining, entertainment, healthcare, boating, parks, and everyday conveniences.
Property Highlights:
Located within the gated community of The Forest Country Club
Optional golf and club memberships available
Nearly 1/2 acre private lot with golf course views from both front and rear
3 Bedrooms + Den | 2.5 Bathrooms
Over 2,700 sq ft under air with vaulted ceilings
Ceiling fans throughout the interior
Private screened-in lanai with 2 ceiling fans, outdoor shower, and pool with a built-in table
French doors off the master bedroom; sliding door and additional French doors off the family room
Oversized 3-car attached garage
Central location, minutes to beaches, shopping, dining, entertainment, and RSW Airport
Active
$897,000
16971 Timberlakes Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908
3beds
2,732sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1991
0.42 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$328/sqft
$259/mo HOA
What's special
Expansive screened-in lanaiAbundant natural lightFamily roomNearly half-acre homesiteVaulted ceilingsWarm wood kitchen cabinetryFormal dining room
- 95 days
- 334
- 12
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tricia Mann 239-565-8121,
Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc.
Source: Florida Gulf Coast MLS,MLS#: 2026022987
Originating MLS: Florida Gulf Coast
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bathroom, Den, Family Room, Guest Quarters, Screened Porch, Great Room
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Bedroom on Main Level, Breakfast Area, Bathtub, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Dual Sinks, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Pantry, Sitting Area in Primary, Separate Shower, Cable TV, Walk-In Closet(s), Split Bedrooms, Bathroom, Den, Family Room, Guest Quarters, Screened Porch, Great Room
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Windows: Double Hung, Display Window(s), Sliding
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,514
- Total interior livable area: 2,732 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Circular Driveway, Driveway, Garage, Paved, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Lanai, Patio, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: None, Patio
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Golf Course
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.42 Acres
- Dimensions: 123 x 152 x 123 x 150
- Features: Oversized Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 0146240800015.0150
- Lease amount: $0
- Land lease expiration date: 1785456000000
- Zoning description: RM-2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,One Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Concrete, Stucco
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1991
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf, Gated
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Condo and coop fee: $0
- Membership fee: $0
- Subdivision: THE FOREST
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Park, Sidewalks
- Services included: Street Lights
- HOA phone: 239-482-1109
- Second HOA fee: $3,113 annually
Location
- Region: Fort Myers
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $328/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $655,595
- Annual tax amount: $8,572
- Date on market: 6/3/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 96 days
- Listing terms: FHA
- Ownership: Single Family
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2026 | Price change | $3,260-8.4%$1/sqft |
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| 7/8/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,560+0.3%$1/sqft |
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| 6/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $897,000+136.1%$328/sqft |
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| 1/27/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/11/2024 | Price change | $3,550-12.3%$1/sqft |
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| 12/21/2023 | Price change | $4,050-11%$1/sqft |
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| 9/15/2023 | Listed for rent | $4,550+71.7%$2/sqft |
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| 6/19/2020 | Listing removed | $2,650$1/sqft |
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| 6/3/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,650$1/sqft |
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| 6/16/2019 | Listing removed | $2,650$1/sqft |
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| 5/31/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,650$1/sqft |
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| 3/4/2003 | Sold | $380,000$139/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,573 +7.7% | $595,650 +10% |
| 2024 | $7,962 -2.4% | $541,500 +10% |
| 2023 | $8,157 +12.8% | $492,273 +10% |
| 2022 | $7,234 +18.6% | $447,521 +10% |
| 2021 | $6,099 +3.4% | $406,837 +22.9% |
| 2020 | $5,900 +27.8% | $331,112 -14.2% |
| 2019 | $4,615 | $385,993 +21.5% |
| 2018 | $4,615 -0.5% | $317,633 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $4,638 -0.1% | $311,100 -20.5% |
| 2016 | $4,645 +0.4% | $391,146 +14.5% |
| 2015 | $4,628 -1.8% | $341,711 -4.7% |
| 2014 | $4,715 +0.3% | $358,518 +19.9% |
| 2013 | $4,700 +3.5% | $299,020 +2.8% |
| 2012 | $4,541 -5.4% | $290,802 -3.3% |
| 2011 | $4,801 -5.1% | $300,777 -5.5% |
| 2010 | $5,057 +9.3% | $318,220 +5.6% |
| 2009 | $4,627 -32.4% | $301,460 -35.8% |
| 2008 | $6,846 -1.4% | $469,340 -0.7% |
| 2007 | $6,945 -3.8% | $472,630 +4.6% |
| 2006 | $7,217 +11% | $451,750 +34.3% |
| 2004 | $6,501 +37.2% | $336,390 +10.5% |
| 2003 | $4,739 +1.5% | $304,350 +12.9% |
| 2002 | $4,669 | $269,490 +3.8% |
| 2000 | -- | $259,590 |
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