$550,000
3 Bed Pool Home for Sale in Fort Myers
5837 Tallowood Circle, Fort Myers, FL, 33919
About this home
Welcome to this beautifully updated pool home in Whiskey Creek Club Estates, set on a rare oversized half-acre lot in one of Fort Myers’ most desirable neighborhoods. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath EV ready home combines character, space, and thoughtful modern updates with privacy and outdoor living. Major recent improvements include a new metal roof and gutters (2023), all new Low-E impact windows and sliders (2024), insulated garage door (2025), new ductwork (2025), fresh interior and exterior paint (2026), and much more. The updated kitchen (2023/2025) features quartz countertops, a large island, farmhouse sink, smart Samsung refrigerator, and custom tile and wallpaper. The family room is anchored by a dramatic wood-burning fireplace and opens through oversized sliders to the covered lanai and pool, creating an easy indoor-outdoor flow. A separate flexible living area offers space for dining, a home office, or playroom. The primary suite includes new carpet (2026), pool views, and access to the outdoor living area. Both bathrooms have been refreshed with updated vanities and new shower hardware. Outside, enjoy a cedar lanai ceiling, paver flooring, spacious pool deck, safety fencing, hot tub, and an outdoor shower. The large private backyard has mature landscaping, a square-foot garden, playground area (2023), and unique tropical plantings including Sausage tree, Kapok, Black Bamboo (clumping), and Blue Bamboo (clumping). Conveniently located near Whiskey Creek Golf & Country Club, shopping, dining, beaches, RSW, and downtown Fort Myers, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, charm, and high-value updates.
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 1981
- Interior
- 1,964 sqft
- Lot size
- 21,997.8 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.51 acres
- Garage
- 2 car
- Days on market
- 28
- Total association fees
- None
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $7,700/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- Yes · High risk (AE)
- Storm protection
- Impact Windows/Doors
- Exposure
- East
- Waterfront
- No
- Gulf access
- No
- Gulf access type
- N/A
- Pool
- Yes
- Spa
- No
- Natural gas
- No
- Water
- Assessment Paid
- Sewer
- Assessment Paid
- New construction
- No
- Pets
- Yes
- County
- Lee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1498 Beechwood Trail | Jul 2026 | $530,000 | 3/2 | 1,879 | $282 |
| 1702 Whiskey Creek Drive | Feb 2026 | $575,000 | 3/2 | 1,840 | $313 |
| 5336 Chippendale Circle | Jun 2026 | $610,000 | 3/2 | 2,063 | $296 |
| Average | 3 comps | $571,667 | $297 |
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 $30,000 (5.5%) from the original list price.
| Aug 6, 2026 | Sold | $520,000 |
| May 27, 2026 | Listed | $550,000 |
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Private pool
- Storm protection: Impact Windows/Doors
- 2-car garage
- Built 1981 — 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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