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Property Description
Fall in Love with This Charming Golf Course Estate in The Forest Country Club! NEW ROOF, NEW LANAI SCREEN ENCLOSURE, NEW POOL EQUIPMENT, FULLY FURNISHED/TURNKEY and THE BEST VIEW! Welcome home to warmth, comfort, and timeless style! This turnkey residence offers everything you've been dreaming of-cozy window seats, elegant plantation shutters, and breathtaking long views down the fairway with sparkling water and lush greens as far as the eye can see. Never flooded and perfectly located west of 41 within the desirable, gated community of The Forest Country Club, this home sits high and dry on a beautifully landscaped homesite. Inside, discover over 3,000 sq ft of thoughtfully designed living space featuring 3 large bedrooms plus a den and 3 full bathrooms. The enormous primary suite includes a relaxing sitting area and adjoining office-perfect for quiet mornings or work-from-home days. The custom chef's kitchen showcases quality wood cabinetry, seeded glass accents, and modern updates throughout. The cozy great room centers around a handsome fireplace framed by a grand hearth and surrounded by stately architectural transom windows that fill the home with natural light. Step outside to your 1,500 sq ft lanai-ideal for entertaining-with a sparkling pool and spa, full pool bath, and plenty of covered seating to enjoy the serene fairway views. Recent upgrades include a new roof, new pool cage, and numerous custom finishes throughout. The Forest Country Club offers resort-style amenities: two 18-hole golf courses, a newly renovated clubhouse with outdoor bar, tennis, pickleball, bocce ball, and a full fitness facility. Club membership is optional, not mandatory! Exciting news-the Bear Championship Course is undergoing a $10.6 million renovation, set for completion in December 2025, promising one of the finest golfing experiences in the region. With a low annual HOA of just $2,900, mature trees, spacious homesites, and 24/7 manned gates, The Forest remains one of South Fort Myers' most coveted addresses. Come experience the beauty, comfort, and peace of this truly special home-where every day feels like a vacation.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 16953 Timberlakes Dr
General
- Sold For: $900,000
- Taxes: (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Bonita_Springs
- MLS ID: 225077670
- Added to Site: 147 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Lease/Rent Term: 30
- Min. Lease (Days): 30
Interior
- Interior Features: Split Bedrooms, Great Room, Den - Study, Family Room, Guest Bath, Home Office, Bar, Built-In Cabinets, Wired for Data, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Closet Cabinets, Custom Mirrors, Entrance Foyer, Pantry, Tray Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Volume Ceiling, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
- Fireplace: Yes
- Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator/Freezer, Self-Cleaning Oven, Washer
- Furnishings: Turnkey
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Primary Bathroom: Dual Sinks, Jetted Tub, Separate Tub And Shower
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom: Master BR Sitting Area, Master BR Ground
Other Rooms
- Kitchen: Pantry
- Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room, Dining - Family, Dining - Living, Eat-in Kitchen, Formal
- Laundry: Inside, Sink
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Golf Non Equity, Basketball, Barbecue (Picnic), Bike And Jog Path, Bocce Court, Clubhouse, Park, Community Room, Fitness Center, Fitness Center Attended, Golf, Internet Access, Pickleball, Playground, Private Membership, Putting Green, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s), Gated, Golf Course, Tennis
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: In Ground, Concrete, Custom Upgrades, Equipment Stays, Electric Heat, Pool Bath, Screen Enclosure
- Spa: Yes
- Spa Description: In Ground, Concrete, Equipment Stays, Heated (Electric), Pool Bath, Integrated with Pool, Screened
- Tennis: Yes
- Security/Safety: Smoke Detector(s), Smoke Detectors
- Equipment: Satellite Dish
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Automatic Sprinkler
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Open Porch/Lanai, Screened Lanai/Porch, Patio
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: 2+ Spaces, Circular Driveway, Deeded, Driveway Paved, Garage Door Opener, Attached
Location
- Area: FM18 - Fort Myers Area
- County: Lee
- Subdivision: THE FOREST
- Building Name: THE FOREST
- Direction Faces: East
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Fees Include: Cable TV, Internet, Legal/Accounting, Manager, Master Assn. Fee Included, Reserve, Security, Street Lights, Street Maintenance
- Units Assoc/Comm: 1
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Management Type: Professional
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Electric
- Heating Type: Central Electric, Fireplace(s)
Utilities
- Sewer: Central
- Water: Central
- Cable Available: Yes
- Utility Description: Underground Utilities, Cable Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Florida
- Description/Design: Single Family Residence
- Exterior Const.: Concrete Block, Stucco
- Roof: Tile
- Windows: Picture, Single Hung, Transom, Window Coverings
- Doors: French Doors, Zero/Corner Door Sliders
- Entry Floor Number: 1
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Stories in Building: 1
- Square Feet: 2,962
- Sq. Ft. Source: Previous Appraisal
- Living Area: 2,962 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1988
Lot Features
- Property View: Golf Course, Pond, Trees/Woods
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.383
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 16,683
- Lot Size Source: Previous Appraisal
- Frontage: Private Road
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
- Irrigation System: Central
- Lot Features: Across From Waterfront, On Golf Course, Oversize
- Zoning: RM-2
- Lot Description: Across From Waterfront, On Golf Course, Oversize
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water Front Desc.: Freshwater, Pond
Financial Considerations
- Other Assoc Fees: $2,917
- Other Fee Freq.: Annually
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Buyer Finance/Cash
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Single Family
- Legal Description: THE FOREST UNIT THREE PB 35 PG 34 BLK 16 LOT 3
- Property ID: 01-46-24-08-00016.0030
- Section: 1
- Block: 16
- Lot Number: 3
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Schools
Schools serving 16953 Timberlakes Dr
School District:Lee County School District, Fort Myers, FL
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Rayma C. Page Elementary School 17000 South Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, FL 33908 | K-5 | 1.6 mi |
San Carlos Park Elementary School 17282 Lee Road, Fort Myers, FL 33967 | K-5 | 3.6 mi |
Heights Elementary School 15200 Alexandria Court, Fort Myers, FL 33908 | K-5 | 3.7 mi |
Lexington Middle School 16351 Summerlin Road, Fort Myers, FL 33908 | 6-8 | 2.8 mi |
Cypress Lake Middle School 8901 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33919 | 6-8 | 3.6 mi |
Three Oaks Middle School 18500 Three Oaks Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33967 | 6-8 | 5 mi |
South Fort Myers High School 14020 Plantation Road, Fort Myers, FL 33912 | 9-12 | 2.9 mi |
Cypress Lake High School 6750 Panther Lane, Fort Myers, FL 33919 | 9-12 | 3.3 mi |
Estero High School 21900 River Ranch Road, Estero, FL 33928 | 9-12 | 7.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 16953 Timberlakes Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/02/2026
Sold
$900,000
-7.69%
MLS
12/03/2025
Price Reduced
$975,000
-11.36%
MLS
11/09/2025
Price Reduced
$1,100,000
-4.35%
MLS
10/31/2025
Listed
$1,150,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
16953 Timberlakes Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908 (MLS# 225077670) is a Single Family property that was sold at $900,000 on February 02, 2026. Want to learn more about 16953 Timberlakes Dr? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Fort Myers? You can browse all Fort Myers real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

