For Sale House MLS# 2026022987

16971 Timberlakes DR

FORT MYERS, FL 33908

$897,000

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About 16971 Timberlakes DR

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.

Both A/C Units have just been replaced in 9/2026. 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

Property

Type
Single Family Residence
MLS type
Single Family Home
Status
Active
Year built
1991
Stories
1
Living area
2,732 sqft
Price / sqft
$328
Lot
0.422
Full baths
2
Half baths
1
Furnished
Unfurnished
Original price
$897,000
MLS #
2026022987

Interior

Features
true, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Electric, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Formal, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Pantry, Smoke Detectors, Volume Ceiling, Walk-In Closet(s), true, Central Electric, Laundry in Residence, Carpet, Tile, Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Appliances
Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring
Carpet, Tile
Heating
true, Central Electric
Cooling
true, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Electric
Laundry
Laundry in Residence

Exterior & lot

Features
Below Ground, Ranch, Single Family, Screened Lanai/Porch, Circular Driveway, Driveway Paved, Attached, Parking spaces: 3
Construction
Concrete Block, Stucco, 1, Concrete Block, Tile
Roof
Tile
Foundation
Concrete Block
Lot
Golf Course, View, RM-2, THE FOREST UNIT THREE PB 35 PG 34 BLK 15 LOT 15, 01-46-24-08-00015.0150
View
Golf Course
Pool
Below Ground
Parking
Circular Driveway, Driveway Paved, Attached
Garage spaces
3

Schools

District
Lee County School District

Utilities

Utilities
Central
Water
Central
Security
Gated Community, Smoke Detector(s)

Financial

HOA
Yes
Financial
Florida Gulf Coast
Annual tax
$8,573
Tax year
2025
Parcel
01-46-24-08-00015.0150
Legal
THE FOREST UNIT THREE PB 35 PG 34 BLK 15 LOT 15

Location

Subdivision
THE FOREST
Area
THE FOREST
County
Lee
Neighborhood
The Forest Country Club
Community
Lee, Park, Sidewalk, 3113.0, Annually, Florida Gulf Coast

Location

Neighborhood
The Forest Country Club
Subdivision
THE FOREST
School district
Lee County School District

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Listed by Tricia Mann, Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc.

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