Charming Southern-Style Home with Flexible Living Spaces in The Forest
Welcome to this inviting 3-bedroom, split-plan home that blends classic character with thoughtful updates and versatile living options. The second bedroom features a private bath, making it ideal as a secondary primary suite—perfect for guests, multigenerational living, or a private home office setup. In total, the home offers 2 full bathrooms and 1 half bath.
Inside, you’ll find high ceilings, abundant natural light, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The great room and family room are anchored by a stunning pecan stone fireplace that extends to the ceiling, creating a beautiful focal point. New large-format brick-pattern tile flooring enhances the main living areas, while the kitchen opens seamlessly to both living spaces—ideal for entertaining or everyday living. Features include stainless steel appliances, a breakfast counter, ample storage, and a cozy adjacent dining area that can easily flex as an office or additional living space.
Step outside to your screened lanai, surrounded by areca palms, banana trees, and pineapple plants, offering a private, tropical retreat. A solid rear privacy wall, under-truss coverage, and a concrete grilling pad make outdoor living effortless and enjoyable.
Major updates and improvements include:
New high-efficiency 4-ton A/C system (SEER 15.20) installed 11/2025
UV Light Fresh Air Kit (Blue Light)
Hurricane-rated garage door
Shingle roof (2017)
50-gallon hot water heater (2023)
Electric hookup for generator
Lush, mature landscaping
Spacious 2-car garage and long driveway
Survey available
The home experienced flooding during Hurricane Ian only and has not flooded in any other storm, providing transparency while highlighting its overall resilience and continued desirability.
Located in the gated Forest community, residents enjoy low HOA fees that include Hotwire cable and internet, mailbox and coach-light maintenance, plus full-time property management and manned security gates. The community is pet-friendly with no weight restrictions and features sidewalks, children’s parks, and over 8 miles of paths—perfect for biking or walking to Lakes Park, coffee shops, and Market Day.
Optional membership is available at The Forest Golf & Tennis Country Club, with multiple membership options and incentives for new buyers. Conveniently located just 15 minutes to RSW Airport, 25 minutes to Fort Myers Beach, 20 minutes to Sanibel Causeway Park, with shopping, dining, schools, and a new boat ramp nearby.
Not an over-55 community.
The choice is yours—come live and play in The Forest.
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Equipment:
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Washer
Interior Features:
- Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Closet Cabinets
- Custom Mirrors
- Fireplace
- Foyer
- Volume Ceiling
- Walk- In Closet(s)
- Wet Bar
- Window Coverings
- Laundry Tub
- Pantry
- Smoke Detectors
- Tray Ceiling(s)
- Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Exterior Features:
- Open Porch/ Lanai
- Screened Lanai/ Porch
Boat Access:
- None
View:
- Y
Amenities:
- Bocce Court
- Park
- Golf Course
- Internet Access
- Pickleball
- Play Area
- Underground Utility
- Private Membership
- Putting Green
- See Remarks
- Sidewalk
- Streetlight
- Tennis Court(s)
Financial Information:
- Taxes: $2,611.86
- Tax Year: 2024
- Master Association Fees: $3,113.00
- Association Fee: $3,113.00
- Association Description: Mandatory
Room Dimensions:
- Laundry: Laundry in Residence, Laundry Tub
School Information:
- Elementary School: School Choice
- Middle School: School Choice
- Junior High: School Choice
- High School: School Choice
Additional Information:
- Building Description: Ranch, Single Family
- Community Type: Gated, Golf Course, Tennis
- MLS Area: The Forest
- Total Square Footage: 2,903
- Total Floors: 1
- Water: Central
- Construction: Concrete Block, Stucco
- Foreclosure: N
- Date Listed: 2025-09-12 00:00:00
- Pool: N
- Private Spa: N
- Furnished: Unfurnished
- Den: N
- Kitchen Description: Island, Pantry
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Parking: Deeded, Driveway Paved, Attached
- Garage Description: Y
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Attached Garage: Y
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Roof: Shingle
- Heating: Central Electric
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(S), Central Electric
- Fireplace: Y
- Storm Protection: None
- Security: Smoke Detector(S), Gated Community
- Laundry: Laundry In Residence, Laundry Tub
- Irrigation: Well
- 55+ Community: N
- Pets: Limits
- Restrictions: Architectural, Deeded, No Commercial, No R V
- Maintenance: Cable, Internet/ Wi Fi Access, Legal/ Accounting, Manager, Master Assn. Fee Included, Reserve, Security, Street Lights, Street Maintenance
- Rear Exposure: S
- Lot Desc.: Regular
- Amenities: Bocce Court, Park, Golf Course, Internet Access, Pickleball, Play Area, Underground Utility, Private Membership, Putting Green, See Remarks, Sidewalk, Streetlight, Tennis Court(S)
Waterfront Description:
- None
Listing Courtesy Of: Premiere Plus Realty Company
kalowndes@gmail.com
kalowndes@gmail.com