The Forest – Fort Myers, FL

Have you been looking high and low for a friendly community to call home? If so, then you have been looking for The Forest in Fort Myers, FL. This stunning community has 800 residences and includes a variety of single-family homes. Amenities include two golf courses, tennis courts, and much more. Look to The Forest for luxury real estate in Fort Myers.

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Homes For Sale In The Forest:

1st TIME OFFERING-must see! S. Ft. Myers, the Forest CC. Volume ceilings. Primary suite has 2 walk-in closets, built-ins, primary bath has soaker tub, huge shower, multiple shower heads. French doors throughout. Home completely renovated in 2023 after Ian. New roof, code compliant, impact windows/shutters. Panoramic golf course view. Backyard putting/chipping green. Gourmet kitchen with 10' island, 2 sinks, 2 pantries, 48" built in refrigerator/ice maker, induction stovetop, dishwasher, wine cooler, double ovens, microwave and cabinets galore. Laundry room-sink, washer, dryer. Wet bar with refrigerator, wood fireplace, new outdoor kitchen with 2 refrigerators, LVT flooring throughout. New large solar heated pool. New full house generator.

$1,300,000 Active

16651 Bobcat Court Fort Myers, Florida

5 Beds 4 Baths 3,364 Sq Ft

Prepare to fall in love! A cozy home with the sweetest features. The window seats, the plantation shutters, the long view down the fairway with lush greens and water as far as the eye can see! This home offers the best of everything and NEVER FLOODED in any storm! West of 41, within the desirable gates of The Forest Country Club. OFFERED TURNKEY!! NEW ROOF, NEW POOL CAGE, CUSTOM KITCHEN. High and dry homesite boasting 3,000 sq ft, 3 large bedrooms and den, 3 full bathrooms and a dreamy backyard view of fairway as far as the eye can see! A comfortable and smart layout with an enormous primary suite, complete with sitting area and adjoining office. A large chef's kitchen with quality wooden cabinets and beautiful seeded glass. A cozy great room features a large fireplace and hearth surround. Windows, architectural transom windows galore and tall ceilings provide a stately and grand feeling. Outside the 1500 sq ft lanai features a large attached full bath with a sparkling pool/spa and plenty of undercover seating for outdoor entertaining! The Forest Country Club offers two 18-hole golf courses, renovated clubhouse with bocce ball courts, outdoor gathering bar area, tennis, pickleball and workout facility. Membership to the club is NOT mandatory, but is available! Currently, The Bear championship golf course is undergoing a $10.6 Million Dollar Renovation sure to be exquisite when completed December 2025! The Forest is a coveted community full of lush surroundings, tall mature trees, larger homesites and prime location with 24/7 manned gates. LOW ANNUAL HOA of only $2900 a year. Where else can you find an estate home on a prime golf course lot with such beautiful surroundings west of 41 in South Fort Myers? Stop by to see why this is such a desirable and special place!

$1,175,000 Active

16953 Timberlakes Drive Fort Myers, Florida

3 Beds 4 Baths 2,962 Sq Ft

Seller Financing Available at today's rate! Experience unparalleled luxury at 16726 Panther Paw Court w/in the desirable gates of The Forest Country Club. A home like no other, w/ a glorious Western facing rear view, this sprawling 3500 square foot estate offers 4 large bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms & plenty of room to spread out! Being sold furnished. Grounds include a gracious double door entry with long driveway, 3 car attached garage, stately manicured yard, large travertine pool deck w/ surround, black iron fenced-in yard. The home sits back on the homesite for the ultimate curb appeal & rests on almost a 1/2 acre. The enormous backyard has a smart layout with comfortable places to entertain both in & out of the sunshine. Inside, a catering grade kitchen island anchors this expansive, luxury kitchen. Adorned with Thermador appliances, an induction cooktop and oven. An open & airy concept perfect for entertaining & privacy. A split bedroom floor plan makes having guests over a breeze. The soaring ceilings, designer touches and windows abound truly let the Florida lifestyle come alive inside! Enjoy tranquil sunsets w/ our famous cotton colored skies at night with a lush view of the Bobcat golf course billowing beyond. The Forest Country Club encompasses a nature lovers paradise w/ miles of green golf course/water views where birds and nature sing in harmony. The two championship golf courses, The Bear and The Bobcat, offer plentiful play w/ challenge and fun alike! The clubhouse was just recently renovated and features a beautiful bar, restaurant, tiki bar, stunning views & bocci ball. A driving range, tennis, sophisticated gym, pro-shop and pickleball are also member favorites at The Forest. Membership is available, but NOT mandatory. HOA fee's in The Forest are incredibly reasonable at only $2900 a year for our single family homes. HOA fee's include 2 guarded gates, impeccable grounds, cable, internet & a fantastic West of 41 location! Have it all, the peace and privacy of our community w/ the close proximity to all -- RSW, Shopping, Beaches, I-75, Naples and The Islands. Easy and a joy to show!

$1,095,000 Active

16726 Panther Paw Court Fort Myers, Florida

4 Beds 3 Baths 3,482 Sq Ft

$995,500 Active

16031 Forest Oaks Drive Fort Myers, Florida

3 Beds 3 Baths 3,222 Sq Ft

Lavish Estate Home in Prime Community -- When comparing value in this wonderful community, $267 per square foot is a wonderful offering price! No flooding, EVER! Experience country club living at its finest within the 24/7 guarded subdivision of the acclaimed Forest Country Club! This estate homes offers a fabulous location, West of 41, a high and dry elevation (NEVER FLOODED) and incredibly low HOA fee's of only $2900 A YEAR! Membership to the club is optional and offers second to none amenities. With TWO 18 hole championship golf courses, The Bobcat and The Bear, tennis, pickleball, an incredible clubhouse w/ two large bar areas, fine dining, bocce ball courts, gym, pro shop and sprawling driving range there is something for everyone! Currently, The Bear Championship golf course is undergoing a $10.6 million dollar renovation to be completed December 2025. Both the country club, the community and this home are meticulously maintained! This home boasts almost 4,000 sq ft of living space, soaring ceilings, 3 large bedrooms plus den (could easily be a 4th bedroom as it does have a murphy bed) and a screened in lanai with almost 1300 sq ft of outdoor entertaining space. The open concept floorplan makes this the ultimate party home, with huge formal and informal entertaining areas, a gracious family room with beautiful fireplace surround, wet bar and enormous cooks kitchen! The bedrooms all offer walk in closets and tall ceilings as well. NOTABLE UPGRADES INCLUDE: NEW ROOF, NEW POOL CAGE, NEW IMPACT WINDOWS FOR GREAT ROOM, UPDATED POOL BATH AND WET BAR, NEW MILLWORK. The homesite rests near the end of a cul-de-sac, conveniently at the front of the community. The mature trees, larger lot sizes and nature/park like setting are a rare find in SWFL. There is NOTHING like The Forest Country Club -- WEST OF 41, PRIME LOCATION, LOW HOA FEE's, MEMBERSHIP IS NOT MANDATORY, GOLF COURSE LOT, ESTATE HOME! Come by and see what makes this such a special place!

$950,000 Active

16648 Bobcat Court Fort Myers, Florida

3 Beds 3 Baths 3,550 Sq Ft

$750,000 Active

16707 Bobcat Drive Fort Myers, Florida

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,719 Sq Ft

One of The Forest's Rare Properties-Southern Rear Exposure, Premiere Lot, Oversized, Custom Build, Georgia Stone, Special Order by Builder For The Exterior and Interior Floor to Ceiling Wood Burning Fireplace. 4 Large Bedrooms and 3 Full Bathrooms, Oversized Salt Water Pool 32 x 15- Electric Heater/Gulfstream. Screened Pool Cage, Covered, Screened Under Truss Lanai 35 x 16, Paver Deck. REAR VIEW OF THE 15TH GREEN OF THE CHAMPIONSHIP BOBCAT GOLF COURSE. Hurricane Windows and Sliders, Even The Transom Windows are Hurricane Rated. Being Sold Turnkey with Furnishings, (small exclusion list). Great Room and Separate Gathering Room, Whole House Culligan Water Softener System, Culligan R/O at Sink & Ice. Multiple Pantries, With Pullouts. Soft Close Drawers, Upper Level Granite. Lovely Separate Bar with Build In and Beverage Center (Tylza)- Designer Window Treatments Include, Plantation Blinds, Motorized Shades, 2 Bay Window Sitting Areas, Charming Features Throughout, NEW Carpet in Bedrooms with Top of the Line Padding. Primary Suite has a Closet System Room, Custom Cabinetry, Incredible Design Walk In Shower (must see) Spacious Dual Sink Areas, Great Lighting, Extra Storage. Accent Architectural Features Inside and Outside the Home. Super Long, Solid Concrete Driveway, Room for a Large Party, New Shingle Roof 2022, EDM Vinyl Section of Roof is Fully Insulated, NEW Skylights Are Hurricane Rated. Accent Entry Roof is Metal, NEW Gutters. 2 A/C Units- 4 Ton Main House 2019, 1.5 Ton in 2025, New Lift Master Garage Door Opener, Garage Shelving, Room for Workbench Area. Mature Landscaping. The Forest Country Club is Optional Membership. Currently there are Membership Incentives Good Until 12/2025 for New Members. Some Amenities Listed Require Membership in The Country Club. The Forest Has a Children's Park with Picnic Area and Bathrooms. Over 8 Miles of Lighted Sidewalks, 2 Manned Entries, LOW HOA Fee of Just 2914.00 a YEAR for a Single Family Home. Hotwire/Infusion Internet is INCLUDED. Dogs Welcome, Dog Stations Around the Forest Community. Tons of Wildlife. Bike to Lakes Park or the Nearby Coffee Shops! RSW just 15 Min, Sanibel 20 Min, FMB 25 Min, Great Family Community! Come Live & Play In The Forest!

$749,000 Active

16902 Timberlakes Drive Fort Myers, Florida

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,820 Sq Ft

$729,000 Active

16980 Timberlakes Drive Fort Myers, Florida

4 Beds 2 Baths 2,710 Sq Ft

Recently Sold Homes In The Forest:

Discover the Grandeur of an Estate Home, Built by Kingon Custom Homes in 2012. Professional Interior Design Finishes By Hall & Co of Maryland. This Powerhouse of Beauty & Grace has 5, Bedrooms, 7 Baths (5,2), + Den, + Exercise Room , 2 Laundry Rooms- Each W/Full Size Washer & Dryer, Oversized 2 Car Garage, LG Freeform, Heated Pool, Spillover Spa, Outdoor Kitchen w/ Gas Grill, Refrigerator, Sink, Bar Area. Expansive Deck, Mansard Screened Cage. Breathtaking View- Lake, Plus Triple Fairway of the Championship Bobcat Golf Course, #14, #16, & #17. Exquisitely Furnished Turnkey to the Smallest Detail. Select Finishes, Moldings, Polished Marble, Wood Flooring, Fine Granites, Wood Cabinetry. F/R Bar- Scotsman Ice Maker, Wine Cooler, Refrigerator. Gas Range with Electric Oven in Chef's Kitchen, Walk In Pantry. Being Sold Turnkey Furnished with ALL the Comforts for Florida Lifestyle Living. (sm exclusion list). Whole House Water Softener. Private Membership in the Country Club is Optional. Some Amenities Listed Require Membership. The Forest is Conveniently located just 15 Min to RSW Airport. 20 Min to Sanibel, Restaurants and Shopping Everywhere! Come Live & Play In The Forest!

$1,900,000 Closed

16940 Timberlakes Drive Fort Myers, Florida

5 Beds 7 Baths 4,415 Sq Ft

Discover Elegance at Ease, a Luxury Residence, First Time on The Market, Offering The Florida Resort Style Living Dream. Every Architectural Element of This 5 Bedroom,+ Den, 4.5 Bath, 3 Car Garage, Resort Pool/Spa Home Makes a Definitive Statement, You have Arrived! There is a Place for All and Space for All Things in This Custom Designed Original Built By Hunt Construction. Gorgeous Repeating Arches, Double Tray Ceilings, The .65 Acre Lot Rests Against The Championship Bear, #13 & #14, Green Velvet. Mature Royal Poinciana Trees Sway Full of Blooms, Tall Royal Palms Grace the Front Entry. This Grand Home is Waiting for An Owner that Wants to Live in an Established Development, Gated, Sidewalks, Natural Lakes, Wildlife. The CC Golf Courses are Audubon Certified. Membership in CC is Optional. RSW Airport 15 MIN, Sanibel-20 Min, Restaurants & Shopping Everywhere. Come Live & Play in The Forest

$1,600,000 Closed

16600 Bear Cub Court Fort Myers, Florida

5 Beds 5 Baths 5,482 Sq Ft

NO FLOOD HOUSE-Custom Designed to Offer Individual Living Space For All Family Members! 6+ Bedrooms, Primary Suite on First Floor- 2 Closet Rooms, Elegant Spa Bath, Walk In Shower, Dual Sinks, Raised Cabinetry, 3 More Bedroom Suites on the First Floor, 2 Den/Offices on The First Floor Along with a Guest Powder Room. Upstairs Are 1 Loft/Den/Office, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bathroom and a Second Laundry Area with Full Size Washer & Dryer. Room For Everyone, Multigenerational Living, A Nanny Quarters, Whatever The Need or Want- It will Work in This Dwelling. Home Has a New Metal Roof 2023, Freshly Painted in 2023, Remodeled Bathrooms, Upgrades For Living. Gorgeous REAL Wood Floors, Custom Everything. Water/Golf Course View. Commercial Size Vulcan Gas Range with SS Vent Hood, Island, Wood Cabinetry, Breakfast Room Build Ins- Great Room Also, Gas Fireplace, Volume Ceilings, Custom Moldings. Large Wet Bar with Wine Cooler. Extra Fridge In the 3 Car Garage. New Front Doors on Order. Supersize Swimming Pool with Spillover Spa/Storage Room for Pool Items, 4 Under Truss Areas Around the Pool. Multiple Hurricane Sliders. Pool Bath. Be Sure and Watch the Video .VERY Well Thought Out Floor Plan. Ell Maintained. The Forest Country Club is Optional- Memberships Available at This Time. Lighted Sidewalks, Children's Park, 2 Manned Gated Entrances, Natural Lakes, Fish, Birds, Wildlife. Schools Nearby, Shopping, RSW just 15 Min, Sanibel 20 Min, FMB 25 Min. Bike to Lakes Park for Market Day! Low HOA Fee! Come Live & Play In The Forest!

$1,450,000 Closed

16664 Bobcat Court Fort Myers, Florida

6 Beds 6 Baths 5,290 Sq Ft

Imagine a Dwelling of Beauty that Blends Resort Style Living and Home Sweet Home Perfectly... This Rare One of a Kind Property Offers Living at It's Finest.
Original Rutenburg Build further Enhanced in 2016 with a Masterful Addition by GR Construction. Oversized .43 Acre Resting Against the Green Velvet Fairway of #2 Championship Bobcat Golf Course.
Owner's Bedroom Suite Offers Every Comfort Two People could Want. The 3 Guest Suites have Privacy with Full Bathrooms to Accommodate. Designed for Possible Multigenerational Living, Or Perhaps a Nanny Quarters.
Meticulously Maintained. Please be Sure to watch the Video! Membership in The Forest Golf and Tennis Country Club is Optional. Sanibel Island- 20Min, RSW Airport- 15 Min, Restaurants and Shopping Everywhere! Come Live and Play In The Forest!

$1,300,000 Closed

16975 Timberlakes Drive Fort Myers, Florida

4 Beds 5 Baths 4,011 Sq Ft

NO Flood Home- High Elevation- SOLD TURNKEY- Southern Charm, Perfect Scale, Large Spacious Rooms, Walk In Closets, Large Living Areas, Stone Gas Fireplace, HUGE Sparkling Solar Pool with Lap Swimming EXTRA Length. Super Sized, Engineered Picture Window Pool Cage, Under Truss Lanai, Fully Furnished, Complete with Dishes, Towels, Pool Toys! Gas Grill, Fire Feature- Located with Large Lake View, Followed by Golf Course View. Dream Garage, Complete with It's Own Full Size Fridge, Work Room Area, Tools, Extra Built In Storage/ With Gardening Inventory. New Hurricane Rated Garage Door. State of the Art Everything! Craftmatic King Size Bed in PrimaryBedroom Suite. Exquisite Spa Bathroom. One of 3 Full Size Bathrooms is a Pool Bath, Easy Step In Showers in ALL Bathrooms, Countless Storage Closets and Pantries. 2 A/C Units Newer, 2 Breaker Panel Boxes, Central Vac System, Attic Storage, Pool Light is Multicolor- Propane Gas Fireplace. 3 Full Size Refrigerators. Golf Course CC has Memberships Open Now! Club is Optional. Children's Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, 2 Manned Gated Entrances, Nearby Shopping, Schools, RSW 15 Min, Sanibel 20 Min, FMB 25 Min, Bike to Lakes Park for Market Day. Come Live and Play In The Forest!

$1,100,000 Closed

16127 Forest Oaks Drive Fort Myers, Florida

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,999 Sq Ft

THE HOUSE WITH THE MILLION-DOLLAR VIEW EVERYONE ALWAYS ASKS ABOUT. The house had no water damage and the roof is replaced next week. This beautiful, estate home is large and has a panoramic view of the golf course and water from most rooms. It has an excellent flow and large rooms with expansive windows and high ceilings. The kitchen is open to a large family room that overlooks a pond. The stately master bedroom has a separate tub and multi-head oversized shower area, and a magnificent walk-in closet. The home features a formal LR/DR with a gas fireplace that opens to the lanai connecting the areas for gracious entertaining. The view from the master bedroom is stunning as it opens onto the pool with views of the water and the golf course. The guest bedrooms on the opposite side of the house provide luxury living for guests or family. The Forest Country Club has TWO 18-hole championship golf courses and a first-class tennis program. Membership to the Country Club is not required to live in the community. This is conveniently located close to beaches, airport, shopping, and Gulf Coast University. (Some of the listed amenities require Club membership).

$1,200,000 Closed

7123 Cotton Tail Court Fort Myers, Florida

4 Beds 4 Baths 4,051 Sq Ft

Absolutely Stunning Pool home in the Forest. Motivated seller that completely remodeled in July 2022 from top to bottom w/ luxury features found in every sq inch (over $500k worth of upgrades - see attached upgrade sheet). Enjoy a new roof, new condensers in all 3 a/c units, new flooring throughout, reconfigured gourmet chef kitchen, quartz counters (kitchen is quartzite), redesigned fireplace wall in great room, new designer front door, all 3 full baths have had complete renovations, smart master shower w/ its own H2O heater, new tile on pool w/ centered waterfall added, designer light fixtures/fans, freshly painted interior/exterior, new hurricane grade garage doors, & much more! Bonus area near garage w/ sliders to an open lanai & French doors to the home office/workout rm (perfect place to entertain). For storm protection enjoy a whole home generator, impact windows/door plus electric storm shutters on the front door & 3 on pool lanai. Residents of The Forest enjoy the privacy & security of a gated community nestled on 650 acres that borders a preserve. This natural settings is framed out by 2 18-hole championship golf courses, a tennis center w/ clay courts, & a Clubhouse.

$1,100,000 Closed

16969 Timberlakes Drive Fort Myers, Florida

3 Beds 3 Baths 3,172 Sq Ft

$1,000,000 Closed

16939 Timberlakes Drive Fort Myers, Florida

3 Beds 3 Baths 3,335 Sq Ft