$975,000
3 Bed 3.5 Bath Pool Waterfront SingleFamilyResidence for Sale in THE FOREST, FL
16953 Timberlakes Drive, Fort Myers, FL, 33908
About this home
Fall in Love with This Charming Golf Course Estate in The Forest Country Club! NEW ROOF, NEW LANAI SCREEN ENCLOSURE, NEW POOL EQUIPMENT, FULLY FURNISHED/TURNKEY and THE BEST VIEW! Welcome home to warmth, comfort, and timeless style! This turnkey residence offers everything you’ve been dreaming of—cozy window seats, elegant plantation shutters, and breathtaking long views down the fairway with sparkling water and lush greens as far as the eye can see. Never flooded and perfectly located west of 41 within the desirable, gated community of The Forest Country Club, this home sits high and dry on a beautifully landscaped homesite. Inside, discover over 3,000 sq ft of thoughtfully designed living space featuring 3 large bedrooms plus a den and 3 full bathrooms. The enormous primary suite includes a relaxing sitting area and adjoining office—perfect for quiet mornings or work-from-home days. The custom chef’s kitchen showcases quality wood cabinetry, seeded glass accents, and modern updates throughout. The cozy great room centers around a handsome fireplace framed by a grand hearth and surrounded by stately architectural transom windows that fill the home with natural light. Step outside to your 1,500 sq ft lanai—ideal for entertaining—with a sparkling pool and spa, full pool bath, and plenty of covered seating to enjoy the serene fairway views. Recent upgrades include a new roof, new pool cage, and numerous custom finishes throughout. The Forest Country Club offers resort-style amenities: two 18-hole golf courses, a newly renovated clubhouse with outdoor bar, tennis, pickleball, bocce ball, and a full fitness facility. Club membership is optional, not mandatory! Exciting news—the Bear Championship Course is undergoing a $10.6 million renovation, set for completion in December 2025, promising one of the finest golfing experiences in the region. With a low annual HOA of just $2,900, mature trees, spacious homesites, and 24/7 manned gates, The Forest remains one of South Fort Myers’ most coveted addresses. Come experience the beauty, comfort, and peace of this truly special home—where every day feels like a vacation.
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 1988
- Interior
- 2,962 sqft
- Lot size
- 16,683.48 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.38 acres
- Garage
- 2 car
- Days on market
- 59
- Total association fees
- $2,917/yr (~$243/mo)
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $13,650/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.
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Market trends — The Forest Country Club
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Price & status history
Down $250,000 (21.7%) from the original list price.
| Feb 2, 2026 | Sold | $900,000 |
| Dec 3, 2025 | Price reducedfrom $1,100,000 | $975,000 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Listed | $1,150,000 |
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Private pool
- Waterfront
- 2-car garage
- Built 1988 — pre-2002 construction may carry older wind codes and higher insurance
- 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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