Welcome to one of the most Exceptional homes in this charming gated community of Southwind, centered around a picturesque 8-acre lake and surrounded by lush natural beauty, a wooded preserve, and resort-style amenities including a community pool, gazebo, and fishing pier —all with LOW HOA fees. Perfectly positioned on an Oversized Lot with Extra space between homes, this fully Remodeled contemporary residence offers 3 Bedrooms plus a Den/Office, 3 Bathrooms, and an impressive 3-Car Garage with room for a car lift. Soaring 18-foot ceilings in the main living area and 10–12-foot ceilings in the bedrooms create a light, airy ambiance that enhances the home’s expansive feel. Designed for luxury living and seamless indoor-outdoor flow, the open-concept layout showcases stunning European Oak Wood Flooring throughout, upgraded Wood Interior Doors, and expansive pocketing lanai sliders that open to breathtaking sunset water views. The south-facing, screened Infinity-Edge Heated Pool and Spa create a seamless visual transition into the glistening lake beyond, enhanced by a newer panoramic lanai cage for unobstructed views. The Chef’s Kitchen features GE Café appliances, double ovens, double dishwashers, and a large island overlooking the expansive great room. Recent upgrades include a 2018 tile roof, 2023 HVAC, 2023 pool heater and pump, new hurricane-impact windows and sliding doors, a designer glass front door with transom (2024), Zebra shades & epoxy garage floors, a custom master closet system, a beautifully appointed laundry room with quartz counters and cabinetry, newer interior and exterior paint, upgraded outdoor lighting and landscaping, a 2025 Electrolux washer and dryer, water heater, and garage AC. Located just off Winkler Road near Summerlin Road, you’ll enjoy easy access to beaches, dining, shopping, and healthcare. With high-end custom upgrades throughout, dramatic ceiling heights, and unparalleled lakefront views, this is truly not your average home—an unbeatable value and a rare opportunity you won’t want to miss.
Sold for $749,000
$749,000
8491 Southwind Bay CIR, FORT MYERS, FL 33908
3beds
2,223sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2002
0.3 Acres Lot
$745,600 Zestimate®
$337/sqft
$5,236 Estimated rent
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Unparalleled lakefront viewsDramatic ceiling heightsHigh-end custom upgrades throughoutFully remodeled contemporary residenceEpoxy garage floorsZebra shadesUpgraded wood interior doors
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Listed by:
Kay Tarnowski 561-414-0652,
DomainRealty.com LLC,
Glen Tarnowski 561-414-0705,
DomainRealty.com LLC
Bought with:
Lindsay Riggenbach
Cornerstone Coastal Properties
Source: SWFLMLS,MLS#: 226008959
Originating MLS: Naples
Originating MLS: NaplesFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Den - Study, Family Room, Great Room, Guest Bath, Guest Room, Screened Lanai/Porch, 3 Bedrooms Plus Den
Bedroom
- Features: First Floor Bedroom, Master BR Ground, Split Bedrooms
Dining room
- Features: Breakfast Room, Dining - Living, Eat-in Kitchen
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator/Icemaker, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Tub
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Foyer, Laundry Tub, Pantry, Smoke Detectors, Wired for Sound, Tray Ceiling(s), Volume Ceiling, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Coverings, Den - Study, Family Room, Great Room, Guest Bath, Guest Room, Laundry in Residence, Screened Lanai/Porch
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Doors: Impact Resistant Doors
- Windows: Window Coverings, Impact Resistant Windows, Storm Protection (Other), Shutters, Shutters Electric, Shutters - Manual
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,073
- Total interior livable area: 2,223 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Screened Lanai/Porch
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Community, Pool/Spa Combo, In Ground, Concrete, Custom Upgrades, Equipment Stays, Electric Heat, Infinity, Pool Bath, Screen Enclosure
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Concrete, Equipment Stays, Heated, Pool Bath, Pool Integrated, Screened
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake, Water, Water Feature
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake,Water,Water Feature
- Waterfront features: Lake
- Frontage type: Lakefront
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Oversize
Details
- Parcel number: 1046240800000.0710
- Zoning: RPD
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Stucco
- Foundation: Concrete Block
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2002
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Central
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Clubhouse, Pool, Fishing, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Gated
- Security: Smoke Detector(s), Gated Community
- Subdivision: SOUTHWIND SUBDIVISION
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Pool, Fishing Pier, Sidewalk, Streetlight, Underground Utility
- HOA fee: $2,412 annually
Location
- Region: Fort Myers
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $337/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $505,312
- Annual tax amount: $6,517
- Date on market: 2/26/2026
- Lease term: Buyer Finance/Cash
- Contingency: Inspection
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/20/2026 | Sold | $749,000-1.4%$337/sqft |
Source:  SWFLMLS #226008959 Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2026 | Pending sale | $759,900$342/sqft |
Source: SWFLMLS #226008959 Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $759,900+30.6%$342/sqft |
Source: SWFLMLS #226008959 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2020 | Sold | $582,000-1.7%$262/sqft |
Source:  Florida Gulf Coast MLS #220012118 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2020 | Pending sale | $592,000$266/sqft |
Source: John R. Wood Properties #220012118 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2020 | Price change | $592,000-0.3%$266/sqft |
Source: John R. Wood Properties #220012118 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2020 | Price change | $594,000-0.2%$267/sqft |
Source: John R. Wood Properties #220012118 Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/2020 | Price change | $595,000+0.8%$268/sqft |
Source: John R. Wood Properties #220012118 Report a problem | ||
| 3/9/2020 | Price change | $590,000-1.5%$265/sqft |
Source: John R. Wood Properties #220012118 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2020 | Price change | $599,000-0.2%$269/sqft |
Source: John R. Wood Properties #220012118 Report a problem | ||
| 2/15/2020 | Listed for sale | $600,000+36.4%$270/sqft |
Source: John R. Wood Properties #220012118 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2009 | Sold | $440,000-2.2%$198/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2004 | Sold | $450,000+22.7%$202/sqft |
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| 4/11/2002 | Sold | $366,600+455.5%$165/sqft |
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| 6/22/2001 | Sold | $66,000$30/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,518 +3.6% | $500,472 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $6,293 +2% | $486,367 +3% |
| 2023 | $6,170 +0.2% | $472,201 +3% |
| 2022 | $6,156 +0.6% | $458,448 +3% |
| 2021 | $6,117 +33% | $445,095 +33.5% |
| 2020 | $4,598 +1.5% | $333,432 +0.4% |
| 2019 | $4,530 | $331,948 +3.8% |
| 2018 | $4,530 -0.2% | $319,858 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $4,538 | $313,279 -22.2% |
| 2016 | $4,538 +0.3% | $402,504 +6.9% |
| 2015 | $4,524 -1.6% | $376,487 +2.5% |
| 2014 | $4,597 +0.3% | $367,311 +18.9% |
| 2013 | $4,585 +9.3% | $309,004 -0.6% |
| 2012 | $4,195 +1.1% | $310,911 +15% |
| 2011 | $4,148 -22.3% | $270,314 -19.4% |
| 2010 | $5,339 -8.3% | $335,521 -3.8% |
| 2009 | $5,825 -16.1% | $348,900 -21.7% |
| 2008 | $6,944 -6.7% | $445,580 -5.8% |
| 2007 | $7,444 +7.2% | $472,790 +12.7% |
| 2006 | $6,942 +17% | $419,450 +34.7% |
| 2004 | $5,934 -1.9% | $311,510 -4.5% |
| 2003 | $6,050 +352.3% | $326,240 +443.7% |
| 2002 | $1,338 | $60,000 -35.2% |
| 2000 | -- | $92,650 |
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Neighborhood: 33908
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