$759,900
3 Bed 2.5 Bath Pool Waterfront SingleFamilyResidence for Sale in SOUTHWIND SUBDIVISION, FL
8491 Southwind Bay Circle, Fort Myers, FL, 33908
About this home
Welcome to one of the most Exceptional homes in this charming gated community of Southwind, centered around a picturesque 8-acre lake and surrounded by lush natural beauty, a wooded preserve, and resort-style amenities including a community pool, gazebo, and fishing pier —all with LOW HOA fees. Perfectly positioned on an Oversized Lot with Extra space between homes, this fully Remodeled contemporary residence offers 3 Bedrooms plus a Den/Office, 3 Bathrooms, and an impressive 3-Car Garage with room for a car lift. Soaring 18-foot ceilings in the main living area and 10–12-foot ceilings in the bedrooms create a light, airy ambiance that enhances the home’s expansive feel. Designed for luxury living and seamless indoor-outdoor flow, the open-concept layout showcases stunning European Oak Wood Flooring throughout, upgraded Wood Interior Doors, and expansive pocketing lanai sliders that open to breathtaking sunset water views. The south-facing, screened Infinity-Edge Heated Pool and Spa create a seamless visual transition into the glistening lake beyond, enhanced by a newer panoramic lanai cage for unobstructed views. The Chef’s Kitchen features GE Café appliances, double ovens, double dishwashers, and a large island overlooking the expansive great room. Recent upgrades include a 2018 tile roof, 2023 HVAC, 2023 pool heater and pump, new hurricane-impact windows and sliding doors, a designer glass front door with transom (2024), Zebra shades & epoxy garage floors, a custom master closet system, a beautifully appointed laundry room with quartz counters and cabinetry, newer interior and exterior paint, upgraded outdoor lighting and landscaping, a 2025 Electrolux washer and dryer, water heater, and garage AC. Located just off Winkler Road near Summerlin Road, you’ll enjoy easy access to beaches, dining, shopping, and healthcare. With high-end custom upgrades throughout, dramatic ceiling heights, and unparalleled lakefront views, this is truly not your average home—an unbeatable value and a rare opportunity you won’t want to miss.
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 2002
- Interior
- 2,223 sqft
- Lot size
- 12,993.948 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.30 acres
- Garage
- 3 car
- Days on market
- 23
- Total association fees
- $2,412/yr (~$201/mo)
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $10,639/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- Yes · High risk (AE)
- Storm protection
- Impact Windows/Doors, Shutters
- Exposure
- South
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Gulf access
- No
- Gulf access type
- N/A
- Pool
- Yes
- Spa
- Yes
- 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8815 Pigeon Ky | Sep 2025 | $630,000 | 4/3 | 2,332 | $270 |
| 8761 Timber Run Court | Jun 2026 | $600,000 | 3/3 | 2,307 | $260 |
| 8651 Colony Trace Drive | Aug 2025 | $635,000 | 3/3 | 2,315 | $274 |
| 16275 Edgemont Drive | Mar 2026 | $835,000 | 4/2 | 2,284 | $366 |
| 16195 Keswick Way | Aug 2025 | $690,000 | 3/2 | 2,343 | $294 |
| 8517 S Lake Circle | Jul 2026 | $725,000 | 3/3 | 2,273 | $319 |
| Average | 6 comps | $685,833 | $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 $10,900 (1.4%) from the original list price.
| Apr 20, 2026 | Sold | $749,000 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Listed | $759,900 |
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Built 2002 — post-2002 Florida wind codes (typically lower insurance)
- Private pool
- Waterfront
- Storm protection: Impact Windows/Doors, Shutters
- 3-car garage
- 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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