Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,144 sqft$133/sqft
5720 Carter Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33905
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.60 acresLot Size
1970Year Built
$133/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Buckingham area! Country living at it's best! Over 1/2 acre! Like a brand new never lived-in home! Newly paved road! If you have been looking for an affordable move-in ready country home that's close to everything, this is it! Incredible remodeling project just completed! All new exterior custom stucco & paint, large deck, 308' deep over half acre wooded fenced lot (tons of privacy because no one can build behind you), older 2 car garage and storage shed. Inside is brand new with 100% all custom...Buckingham area! Country living at it's best! Over 1/2 acre! Like a brand new never lived-in home! Newly paved road! If you have been looking for an affordable move-in ready country home that's close to everything, this is it! Incredible remodeling project just completed! All new exterior custom stucco & paint, large deck, 308' deep over half acre wooded fenced lot (tons of privacy because no one can build behind you), older 2 car garage and storage shed. Inside is brand new with 100% all custom tile floors, all new drywall w/ knock-down finish, recessed lighting, custom 2-tone paint throughout, all new raised panel exterior & interior doors & trim w/ brushed nickel hardware, matching lighted ceiling fans, beautiful new bath w/ large walk-in custom tiled shower, dresser-style vanity w/ marble top & mirror & new toilet. Kitchen is gorgeous with custom white raised panel cabinets, island, stainless steel sink, tumbled marble backsplash and 4 pc. black appliance package. Electric is also updated and includes new breaker panel, and a complete new custom HVAC system including complete new ducting. Nice sized bedrooms, large family room, dining area, den in front. Quick! Call!
  • Listed by: Wendy Dettmann • Real Edge Real Estate Inc wendydettmann@gmail.com
  • Listed by: Dave Dettmann • Real Edge Real Estate Inc
Listing closed: 05/30/2018 12:00 AM • Source: FORTMLS, MLS#: 217074737

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$155,000

Avg days on market

45

Sale-to-list ratio

90.3%

Fort Myers, FL

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Real Edge Real Estate Inc, Wendy Dettmann; Real Edge Real Estate Inc, Dave Dettmann

Sold By Waters Edge Real Estate LLC, Grace Acosta

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Property Information for 5720 Carter Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $283 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
  • County: Lee County
  • Development: TOWN & COUNTRY ESTATES
  • Building Design: Single Family
  • Community Type: Non-Gated
  • Waterfront: No
  • Waterfront Desc: None
  • Waterfront Desc: None
  • View: Landscaped Area
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Lot Size: 0.60 AC / 26,249 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: FORT MYERS
  • Directions: Palm Beach Blvd. to Orange River Blvd. to south on Staley Rd. to west on Sandin Rd. to south on Carter Rd, property on west side near end.
  • Human Modified: No
  • MLS Area Major: FE05 - East Fort Myers Area
  • Pets: No Approval Needed
  • Postal Code: 33905
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Street Name: Carter
  • Street Number: 5720
  • Street Suffix: RD
  • Block: B
  • Full Address: 5720 Carter RD
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 1.00
  • Carport: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Covered, Detached, Garage, Two Spaces, See Remarks, Attached Carport
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Amenity Rec Fee: $.00
  • Application Fee: $.00
  • Condo Fee: $.00
  • Primary HOA Fee: $.00
  • Association Fee 2: $.00
  • Maintenance: None
  • Mandatory HOA: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $283.00
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Transfer Fee: $.00
Property
Lot Information
  • Source of Measure Total Area: Appraiser
  • Development Name: TOWN & COUNTRY ESTATES
  • Parcel Number: 11-44-25-02-0000B.011A
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Section: 11
  • Lot Unit: 11
  • Source of Measure Living Area: Appraiser
  • Source of Measure Lot Dimensions: Appraiser
  • Lot Desc: Oversized Lot, See Remarks
  • Acres: 0.6026
  • Lot Size Area: 0.6026
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 85 x 308 x 86 x 308
  • Source of Measurements: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Legal Desc: TOWN + COUNTRY EST. BLK.B OR 188 PG 577 LOT 11 N 82.5 FT
Property and Assessments
  • Total Area: 1726.0
  • Rear Exposure: W
  • Approx Living Area: 1144.0
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Township: 44
  • Range: 25
  • Special Assessment: 0.00
  • Sub Condo Name: TOWN & COUNTRY ESTATES
  • Year Built Numeric: 1970
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Restrictions: No Restrictions
  • Zoning Code: AG-2
Lease Information
  • Land Lease Fee: $.00
  • Lease Amount Per Area Unit: Dollars Per Square Foot
  • One Time Land Lease Fee: $.00
  • One Time Mandatory Club Fee: $.00
  • One Time Othe Fee: $.00
  • One Time Special Assessment Fee: $.00
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water: Well
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Num Unit Floor: 1
  • Units in Complex: 1
  • Stories: 1.0
  • Total Floors: 1
  • Total Annual Recurring Fees: $.00
  • Total One Time Fees: $.00
  • Units in Building: 1
  • Unit Location: 1
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Architectural Style: Other, Ranch, One Story
  • Association Amenities: None
  • Boat Access: None
  • Canal Width: None
  • Community Features: Non Gated
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fence, Room For Pool, Storage
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fence, Room for Pool, Storage, Extra Building
  • Irrigation Source: Well
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Private Pool: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Security Features: Smoke Detectors
  • Gulf Access: No
  • Spa: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Baths Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1.0
  • Beds Total: 3
  • Bedrooms: 3 Bed
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fans, Electric
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Elevator Text Details: None
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Furnished Desc: Unfurnished
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Builtin Features, Bedroomon Main Level, Family Dining Room, Kitchen Island, Living Dining Room, None, See Remarks
  • Interior Features: Built-In Cabinets, Built-Ins, Smoke Detectors
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
  • Rooms Total: 0
  • Window Features: Single Hung, Sliding
Rental
Rental Information
  • One Time Rec Lease Fee: $.00

Property History for 5720 Carter Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 30, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #625604421

$152,000

+201.1% / yr

May 30, 2018

Sold

FORTMLS #217074737

$152,000
May 30, 2018

Pending

FORTMLS #217074737

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/30/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #625604421

$152,000

+201.1% / yr

05/30/2018

Sold

FORTMLS #217074737

$152,000
05/30/2018

Pending

FORTMLS #217074737

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5720 Carter Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$1,679 ($140 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,412 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,412 SqFtStories1Lot Size26,136 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1970Year Renovated2002ZoningAG-2CountyLEEAPN11-44-25-02-0000B.011A

Schools near 5720 Carter Road

This home is within Lee.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Orange River Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Tice Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

James Stephens International Academy
PublicPK to 5

Manatee Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 5720 Carter Road, Fort Myers, FL 33905
$152,000
3
1,144
26,249
2
1,210
23,958
$31,900
3
912
51,400
$76,000
2
1
732
24,829
$108,500
3
1,152
13,939
$60,000
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2,304
15,246

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Listing Courtesy of Real Edge Real Estate Inc, Wendy Dettmann; Real Edge Real Estate Inc, Dave Dettmann

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