3 Bed Pool Home for Sale in The Forest
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$897,000

3 Bed Pool Home for Sale in The Forest

16971 Timberlakes Drive, Fort Myers, FL, 33908

3 beds2.5 baths2,732 sqft3 garage
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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

StreetLights

What the association dues cover, per the MLS. Confirm the full schedule with the HOA.

Amenities

ParkSidewalks

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.

Above marketThis home is priced above comparable recent sales.
This home
$328/sqft
Comp median
$255/sqft
Difference
+29%

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.

AddressSoldSold priceBeds/BathsSq ft$/sqft
16707 Bobcat DriveFeb 2026$685,0004/32,688$255
16902 Timberlakes DriveOct 2025$685,0004/32,820$243
8908 Crown Colony BoulevardApr 2026$845,0004/32,541$333
Average3 comps$738,333$277

Market trends, The Forest Country Club

Median list
$370,000
Median $/sqft
$211
Median sold (90d)
$475,000
Avg days on market
79
Active listings
35
Median sold price · The Forest Country Club
$475,000last 3 months33.8% vs $355,000 prior 3 months
Median closed price by month · The Forest Country Club
64% MoM
$308k$407k$505kApr ’26Jul ’26
$505,000Jul ’26 · 4 sales

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

Pros
  • Private pool
  • 3-car garage
Consider
  • Built 1991 — pre-2002 construction may carry older wind codes and higher insurance
  • In a higher-risk flood zone (AE) — flood insurance likely required
Location convenienceHigh
Hospital
2 mi
HealthPark Medical Center
Beach
6.1 mi
Fort Myers Beach
Airport
6 mi
Page Field (Fort Myers)
Shopping
3.8 mi
Bell Tower Shops

Straight-line distances to major SWFL amenities, approximate; actual drive times vary.

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