$975,000
3 Bed Pool Home for Sale in Vanderbilt Lakes
3803 Essex Place, Bonita Springs, FL, 34134
About this home
A rare offering, this fully renovated three-bedroom-plus-den, three-bath residence blends today’s preferred open-concept design with expansive south/southwest-facing lake views. Reimagined to maximize natural light and functionality, the home features a spacious great-room floor plan and the uncommon advantage of three full baths. Thoughtfully redesigned for everyday living and entertaining, the renovation introduced a private den or office and an expanded primary suite with a reconfigured bath and additional custom closet space. The remodeled kitchen serves as the centerpiece of the home, featuring a functional island, updated finishes and seamless connectivity to the main living areas, all overlooking the lake and pool. Wide-plank wood-look tile flooring extends throughout the main living areas and is complemented by solid wood interior doors, plantation shutters, roller shades in the den and custom closet systems throughout. Designed to embrace the tranquil lakefront setting, the outdoor living area features a heated pool within a screened lanai equipped with electric shutters and screens for year-round comfort and convenience. Notable improvements include a roof replacement in 2018, air-conditioning replacement in 2020 and impact-resistant windows and doors installed in 2023. Additional features include an electric vehicle charging station and a relocated laundry area. Ideally positioned within Vanderbilt Lakes, this move-in-ready residence offers convenient access to Bonita Springs, Naples, Southwest Florida’s beaches, dining, shopping and entertainment destinations while combining modern updates with inviting lakefront living.
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 1986
- Interior
- 2,158 sqft
- Lot size
- 13,460.04 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.31 acres
- Garage
- 2 car
- Days on market
- 18
- Total association fees
- $1,409/yr (~$117/mo)
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $13,650/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- No · Low risk (X)
- Storm protection
- Impact Windows/Doors
- Exposure
- Southeast
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Gulf access
- No
- Gulf access type
- N/A
- Pool
- Yes
- Spa
- No
- Natural gas
- No
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- New construction
- No
- Pets
- Yes
- 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.
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 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3668 Saybrook Place | May 2026 | $780,000 | 3/2 | 2,267 | $344 |
| 28200 Winthrop Circle | Mar 2026 | $775,000 | 3/2 | 2,344 | $331 |
| 28839 Winthrop Circle | Dec 2025 | $789,000 | 3/2 | 2,171 | $363 |
| 15279 Devon Green Lane | Apr 2026 | $1,165,000 | 3/2 | 2,178 | $535 |
| 198 2nd Street | Mar 2026 | $1,100,000 | 4/3 | 2,188 | $503 |
| 9775 Treasure Cay Lane | Sep 2025 | $925,000 | 3/3 | 2,332 | $397 |
| Average | 6 comps | $922,333 | $412 |
Market trends, Bonita Springs
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 $50,000 (5.1%) from the original list price.
| Jul 31, 2026 | Sold | $925,000 |
| May 26, 2026 | Back on market | |
| May 12, 2026 | Listed | $975,000 |
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Lower flood risk (zone X)
- Private pool
- Waterfront
- Storm protection: Impact Windows/Doors
- 2-car garage
- Built 1986 — pre-2002 construction may carry older wind codes and higher insurance
Straight-line distances to major SWFL amenities, approximate; actual drive times vary.
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