$485,000
3 Bed 2.5 Bath Pool Waterfront SingleFamilyResidence for Sale in EMERSON SQUARE, FL
5562 Whispering Willow Way, Fort Myers, FL, 33908
About this home
HUGE PRICE REDUCTION - PRICED TO SELL!! LAKEFRONT POOL HOME! **NEW TILE ROOF 2021! HURRICANE SHUTTERS FOR ALL OPENINGS! WESTERN EXPOSURE EMBRACING BREATH-TAKING SUNSETS! **NEW AC IN 2025. NEW STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES! For peace of mind, safety & security, this home features Electric storm shutters for the sliding doors to the covered lanai, side windows and the front door, the entire house! The home's pool deck boasts a long lake view, oversized brick pavers, a tropical themed, detached pool bath and an outdoor kitchen area - ideal for a peaceful day lounging in the sun and/or entertaining friends/family at sunset! Lovely, Open Kitchen with All New Stainless Steel Appliances, Corian Counter tops and White Cabinetry resembling today's modern day color scheme! Spacious dining area off the kitchen, the covered lanai and the breakfast bar offers multiple dining options depending on the occasion and/or the weather. Unique to this home's original floor plan, the builder's designated formal dining area was altered to combine the space with the 3rd bedroom to make an oversized 3rd bedroom - lots of versatility for this space (bonus room, den, office, playroom)! Wake up and look out to the lake from the primary bedroom - start & end the day in the beautiful primary bath with dual vanities, separate jacuzzi tub and walk-in shower! Additional accents include but not limited to: Ceramic Tile on the Diagonal, Crown Molding, Tray Ceilings in Great Room & Primary Bedroom, Arched Doorways, In-home Laundry Room (Cabinets, Closet & Sink), Central Vacuum, Finished Garage Floor! The pool and spa are solar heated. Emerson Square is a popular, well-maintained community with a fitness center, community pool and spa, social room for neighborhood events and your private use if desired. A big plus - lawn and landscaping and fiberoptic cable/internet are covered in the low HOA fees. This low density community makes it ideal for walkers, runners and bicycling - can even venture out to the sidewalks on US 41. Supreme Location - close to I-75, Fort Myers Airport, Gulf Coast Town Center, Coconut Point Mall, an abundance & variety of restaurants, Hertz Arena and more!
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 2006
- Interior
- 2,029 sqft
- Lot size
- 6,751.8 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.15 acres
- Garage
- 2 car
- Days on market
- 160
- Total association fees
- $4,877/yr (~$406/mo)
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $6,790/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- Yes · High risk (AE)
- Storm protection
- None listed
- Exposure
- West
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Gulf access
- No
- Gulf access type
- N/A
- Pool
- Yes
- Spa
- Yes
- Natural gas
- No
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- New construction
- No
- Pets
- Call, Conditional
- County
- Lee
Total association fees sums the core association dues the MLS feed provides (HOA, condo/master association, and land lease), normalized to a yearly figure. These are separate from and additional to specialty charges — mandatory club or food-and-beverage minimums, special assessments, and rec-lease fees — which the IDX feed does not carry. Always confirm the full fee schedule with the HOA or listing agent.
Maintenance included in the fee
What the association dues cover, per the MLS. Confirm the full schedule with the HOA.
Amenities
Flood risk shown is an area-level estimate and can differ from a specific unit's actual FEMA designation (which varies by structure and elevation). Look up this address on the FEMA Flood Map and verify with a licensed insurance agent before relying on it.
Based on the $/sqft of 3 comparable homes sold nearby in the last 12 months. Indicative, not an appraisal.
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Recently sold nearby
Closed comparable sales within ~1 mile in the last 12 months — similar price, size, beds/baths, and age.
| Address | Sold | Sold price | Beds/Baths | Sq ft | $/sqft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5496 Whispering Willow Way | Nov 2025 | $469,000 | 3/2 | 1,989 | $236 |
| 5489 Whispering Willow Way | Dec 2025 | $435,000 | 3/2 | 1,934 | $225 |
| 5709 Calmar Breeze Lane | Jul 2026 | $555,000 | 3/3 | 2,136 | $260 |
| Average | 3 comps | $486,333 | $240 |
Market trends — Fort Myers
Median of closed MLS sales each month over the available window. Months with too few sales are omitted; the range extends automatically as more sales close.
Live area medians from the MLS · see all listings. Indicative, not an appraisal.
Price & status history
Down $99,000 (17.1%) from the original list price.
| May 11, 2026 | Sold | $480,000 |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Price reducedfrom $529,000 | $485,000 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Listed | $579,000 |
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Built 2006 — post-2002 Florida wind codes (typically lower insurance)
- Private pool
- Waterfront
- 2-car garage
- In a higher-risk flood zone (AE) — flood insurance likely required
Straight-line distances to major SWFL amenities — approximate; actual drive times vary.
Nearby schools
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