$400,000
3 Bed Pool Home for Sale in The Forest
16717 Bobcat Drive, Fort Myers, FL, 33908
About this home
PRICE REDUCTION! Located in one of South Fort Myers most desirable and established golf course communities, this renovated two story home offers the perfect combination of comfort and convenience. Inside you'll find spacious living areas designed for both relaxation and entertaining. The home features an inviting open layout, with a large main floor office. Outside, your private swimming pool overlooks water and has a golf course view- creating a serene backdrop for morning coffee or evening gatherings. Perfectly positioned, this home is just minutes from shopping, dining, and the best of Southwest Florida's lifestyle, all while tucked inside The Forest, known for its charm and amenities. And now, with a price reduction, this property presents an exceptional opportunity to own a piece of paradise in a premier location.
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 1985
- Interior
- 2,476 sqft
- Lot size
- 12,675.96 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.29 acres
- Garage
- 2 car
- Days on market
- 416
- Total association fees
- $2,740/yr (~$228/mo)
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $5,600/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
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6524 Estero Bay Drive | Jan 2026 | $416,500 | 4/2 | 2,609 | $160 |
| 6564 Estero Bay Drive | Feb 2026 | $410,000 | 4/2 | 2,609 | $157 |
| 6564 Bay Ridge Way | Apr 2026 | $475,000 | 4/2 | 2,620 | $181 |
| 17405 Gulf Preserve Drive | Dec 2025 | $480,000 | 3/2 | 2,609 | $184 |
| 17593 Moorfield Drive | Jul 2026 | $487,000 | 4/3 | 2,314 | $210 |
| 7222 Falcon Crest Court | Aug 2026 | $435,000 | 3/2 | 2,483 | $175 |
| Average | 6 comps | $450,583 | $178 |
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.
Price & status history
Down $224,000 (37.4%) from the original list price.
| Feb 3, 2026 | Sold | $375,000 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Price reducedfrom $405,000 | $400,000 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | Listed | $599,000 |
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Private pool
- Waterfront
- 2-car garage
- Built 1985 — 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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