5 Bed Waterfront Home for Sale in Fort Myers
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For SaleMLS# 2026007409

$465,000

5 Bed Waterfront Home for Sale in Fort Myers

11681 Plantation Preserve Circle, Fort Myers, FL, 33966

5 beds2.5 baths2,553 sqft2 garage
GatedCommunity PoolWaterfront

About this home

MOTIVATED SELLER SAYS SELL .....ANOTHER 15K PRICE REDUCTION... BRING OFFERS...!!! This 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath single-family home offers a flexible layout with 2,555 square feet, lakefront setting, and a gated community location in Fort Myers. With the primary suite on the first floor and multiple living areas, the home supports everyday living, entertaining, and long-term use with clear separation of space. The interior features a light-filled living room with soaring ceilings and an updated kitchen with off-white wood cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The family room includes two oversized windows positioned to capture long lake views and sunset light, connecting directly to the extended screened lanai. The first-floor primary suite overlooks the lake and offers privacy from the secondary bedrooms. Notable system features include impact windows, a tankless water heater, roll-down electric hurricane shutters, accordion shutters, and additional storm protection designed to reduce risk and maintenance concerns. Outdoor living centers around the extended lanai with picture window screening, ideal for relaxing or hosting guests while enjoying open water views. The lot provides space for a private pool, while residents can also use the nearby community pool without added upkeep. Plantation Preserve offers a low HOA of approximately $195 per month and quick access to Daniels Corridor, US-41, I-75, RSW International Airport, shopping, dining, hospitals, parks, trails, Hammond Stadium, and Gulf beaches.

Property details

Type
SingleFamilyResidence
Year built
2004
Interior
2,553 sqft
Lot size
6,446.88 sqft
Acreage
0.15 acres
Garage
2 car
Days on market
194
Total association fees
$2,340/yr (~$195/mo)
CDD
None
Est. taxes (1.4%)
$6,510/yr
Flood zone (area est.)
No · Low risk (X)
Storm protection
Impact Windows/Doors
Exposure
West
Waterfront
Yes
Gulf access
No
Gulf access type
N/A
Pool
No
Spa
No
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

AssociationManagementIrrigationWaterLegalAccountingMaintenanceGroundsPestControlRecreationFacilitiesRoadMaintenanceStreetLightsSecurity

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

Amenities

CabanaBarbecuePicnicAreaPoolSidewalksManagement

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
$182/sqft
Comp median
$169/sqft
Difference
+8%

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
11565 Plantation Preserve CircleJan 2026$420,0004/22,554$164
11500 Plantation Preserve CircleAug 2026$430,0005/22,551$169
7119 Weeping Pine DriveSep 2025$452,0006/22,463$184
Average3 comps$434,000$172

Market trends, Fort Myers

Median list
$319,998
Median $/sqft
$209
Median sold (90d)
$330,000
Avg days on market
97
Active listings
2,471
Median sold price · Fort Myers
$330,000last 3 months1.5% vs $335,000 prior 3 months
Median closed price by month · Fort Myers
6.3% MoM2.6% YoY
$319k$349k$380kJul ’25Aug ’26
$338,500Aug ’26 · 354 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 area medians from the MLS · see all listings. Indicative, not an appraisal.

Price & status history

Down $24,888 (5.1%) from the original list price.

Aug 23, 2026Price reducedfrom $479,000$465,000
Feb 10, 2026Listed$489,888

The good, the trade-offs & the location

Pros
  • Built 2004 — post-2002 Florida wind codes (typically lower insurance)
  • Lower flood risk (zone X)
  • Waterfront
  • Storm protection: Impact Windows/Doors
  • 2-car garage
Location convenienceHigh
Hospital
2.5 mi
Gulf Coast Medical Center
Beach
10.8 mi
Fort Myers Beach
Airport
1.6 mi
Page Field (Fort Myers)
Shopping
2.2 mi
Bell Tower Shops

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

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Listing information is provided in part by the Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service (MLS) through its Broker Reciprocity / Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program. Properties displayed may be listed by brokerages other than SWFL Relocation Team. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or this brokerage and should be independently verified. Fees, flood zones, taxes, square footage, and school assignments are estimates from the feed and must be confirmed. © 2026 SWFL Relocation Team. All rights reserved.