$897,000
3 Bed Pool Home for Sale in The Forest
16971 Timberlakes Drive, Fort Myers, FL, 33908
About this home
Experience the perfect blend of privacy, space, and Southwest Florida lifestyle living in the prestigious gated community of The Forest Country Club. Situated on a nearly half-acre homesite with beautiful golf course views both in front of and behind the property, this spacious and beautifully maintained residence offers exceptional versatility as a primary residence, seasonal retreat, or investment opportunity. This incredible 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home features over 2,700 square feet under air with a thoughtfully designed floorplan ideal for both comfortable everyday living and entertaining. The home includes a den/bonus room, formal dining room, living room, family room, vaulted ceilings, and an oversized 3-car attached garage. Inside, you’ll find warm wood kitchen cabinetry, walk-in closets, abundant natural light, kitchen and laundry appliances. Ceiling fans throughout for year-round comfort. Seamless indoor-outdoor integration is a hallmark of this home’s design: elegant French doors lead outside from the master bedroom, while both a sliding door and an additional set of French doors open to the lanai from the family room. Outdoors, enjoy your own private oasis surrounded by mature tropical landscaping for enhanced privacy and tranquility. The expansive, screened-in lanai features two ceiling fans to capture the afternoon breeze, an outdoor shower, and a pristine pool complete with a built-in table—perfect for relaxing with refreshments while enjoying peaceful golf course views. The Forest Country Club offers optional membership opportunities, allowing residents the flexibility to enjoy golf, tennis, dining, and social amenities while still benefiting from the beauty and prestige of this established golf community without mandatory membership requirements. Perfectly positioned in one of Fort Myers’ most convenient locations, the home is just minutes from Gulf beaches, RSW International Airport, shopping, dining, entertainment, healthcare, boating, parks, and everyday conveniences. Property Highlights: Located within the gated community of The Forest Country Club Optional golf and club memberships available Nearly 1/2 acre private lot with golf course views from both front and rear 3 Bedrooms + Den | 2.5 Bathrooms Over 2,700 sq ft under air with vaulted ceilings Ceiling fans throughout the interior Private screened-in lanai with 2 ceiling fans, outdoor shower, and pool with a built-in table French doors off the master bedroom; sliding door and additional French doors off the family room Oversized 3-car attached garage Central location, minutes to beaches, shopping, dining, entertainment, and RSW Airport
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 1991
- Interior
- 2,732 sqft
- Lot size
- 18,382.32 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.42 acres
- Garage
- 3 car
- Days on market
- 79
- Total association fees
- $3,113/yr (~$259/mo)
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $12,558/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- Yes · High risk (AE)
- Storm protection
- None listed
- Exposure
- West
- Waterfront
- No
- Gulf access
- No
- Gulf access type
- N/A
- Pool
- Yes
- Spa
- No
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16707 Bobcat Drive | Feb 2026 | $685,000 | 4/3 | 2,688 | $255 |
| 16902 Timberlakes Drive | Oct 2025 | $685,000 | 4/3 | 2,820 | $243 |
| 8908 Crown Colony Boulevard | Apr 2026 | $845,000 | 4/3 | 2,541 | $333 |
| Average | 3 comps | $738,333 | $277 |
Market trends, The Forest Country Club
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 community medians from the MLS · see all listings. Indicative, not an appraisal.
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Private pool
- 3-car garage
- Built 1991 — 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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