3181 Royal Gardens AVE
Fort Myers, FL 33916
$525,000
You can renovate a house, but you can’t recreate a premier homesite and view! Lovingly maintained as a seasonal retreat by its original owner, this smoke-free, pet-free, turn-key furnished home sits on an oversized, pie-shaped lot inside the gated community of Lindsford. Enjoy southeast preserve views, a southern view of an illuminated fountain, backyard fishing, and bald eagle sightings right from your screened-in lanai.
• Immaculate Care: Original-owner, seasonal residence—strictly smoke-free and pet-free.
• 2025 Peace of Mind: Brand-new roof, A/C, and water heater.
• Dream 3-Stall Garage: Gleaming epoxy floors and custom New Age soft-close cabinetry.
• Resort-Style Amenities: Gated entry, clubhouse, pool, spa, fitness center with play area, tennis, basketball, bocce ball, and a fenced playground. All with low HOA fees.
• Unbeatable Location: Within 2 miles of the new state-of-the-art hospital (opening 2028), and minutes from RSW Airport, Red Sox & Twins Spring Training, shopping, dining, and beaches.
• Effortless Move-In: Sold turn-key furnished—just bring your toothbrush!
| Listing ID: | 2026045847 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $525,000 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Status: | Active |
| Bedrooms Total: | 4 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 3 |
| Bathrooms Half: | 0 |
| Living Area: | 2,361 |
| Association Fee: | $2,740 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $6,186 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 12,375 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.2841 |
| Architectural Style: | Ranch, Single Family |
| Waterfront?: | Yes |
| City: | Fort Myers |
| County Or Parish: | Lee |
| Subdivision Name: | Lindsford |
| Postal Code: | 33916 |
| Year Built: | 2017 |
| Number Of Units Total: | 1 |
| Equipment: | Smoke Detector, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator/Freezer, Refrigerator/Icemaker, Security System, Self Cleaning Oven, Auto Garage Door, Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer |
| Cooling: | Ceiling Fan(s), Central Electric |
| Flooring: | Carpet, Laminate, Tile |
| Heating: | Central Electric |
| Lot Features: | Oversize |
| Parking Features: | Driveway Paved, Attached |
| Pool Features: | Community |
| Status: | Active |
| State Or Province: | FL |
| Water Source: | Assessment Paid |
| Pool Private?: | No |
| Roof: | Tile |
| Spa Features: | Community |
| Laundry Features: | Washer/Dryer Hookup, Laundry in Residence |
| Foundation Details: | Concrete Block |
| Construction Materials: | Concrete Block, Stone, Stucco |
| Cooling?: | Yes |
| Fireplace?: | No |
| Garage?: | Yes |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| Lot Size Area: | 0.2841 |
| Association Amenities: | Fishing Pier, Internet Access, Sidewalk, Streetlight, Tennis Court(s), Bocce Court, Clubhouse, Pool, Community Room, Fitness Center, Basketball Court, Barbecue, Bike And Jog Path |
| Attached Garage?: | Yes |
| Building Area Total: | 2910 |
| Carport?: | No |
| Community Features: | Fishing, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s), Clubhouse, Pool, Fitness Center, Gated |
| Exterior Features: | Screened Lanai/Porch, Tennis Court(s) |
| Frontage Type: | Lakefront |
| Interior Features: | Pantry, Smoke Detectors, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Built-In Cabinets, Foyer |
| Levels: | 1 |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Units: | Acres |
| MLS Area Major: | LINDSFORD |
| New Construction?: | No |
| Other Structures: | Tennis Court(s) |
| Parking Total: | 3 |
| Security Features: | Smoke Detector(s), Security System, Gated Community |
| Waterfront Features: | Lake |
| Horse?: | No |
| View: | Lake, Water Feature, Trees/Woods |
| View?: | Yes |
| Covered Spaces: | 3 |
| Furnished: | Turnkey |
| Garage Spaces: | 3 |
| Parcel Number: | 29-44-25-P3-12000.0432 |
| Pets Allowed: | With Approval |
| Structure Type: | House |
| Zoning: | PUD |
| Appliances: | Microwave, Range, Refrigerator/Freezer, Refrigerator/Icemaker, Self Cleaning Oven, Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer |
| Association?: | Yes |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 3 |
| Lease Term: | Buyer Finance/Cash |
| Original List Price: | $525,000 |
| Road Surface Type: | Paved |
| Senior Community?: | No |
| Spa?: | No |
| Building Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Irrigation Source: | Assessment Paid |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-11-12 |
| Additional RoomsNabor Additional Rooms: | Great Room, Laundry in Residence, Screened Lanai/Porch |
| Bedrooms: | 4 Bed |
| Boat Access: | None |
| Building Desc: | 1 Story/Ranch |
| Canal Width: | None |
| Community Type: | Gated |
| Elevator: | None |
| Floor Plan Type: | Great Room, Split Bedrooms |
| Foreclosed REO: | No |
| Gas Yn: | No |
| Gulf Access Yn: | No |
| Hoa Fee: | $377.00 |
| Hoa Fee Freq: | Quarterly |
| Kitchen Description: | Island, Walk-In Pantry |
| Last Change Timestamp: | 2026-11-12T18:04:42.637Z |
| Lease Limits Yn: | Yes |
| Leases Per Year: | 4 |
| List Price: | $525,000.00 |
| Mls Area Major: | Fm04 - Fort Myers Area |
| Maintenance: | Irrigation Water, Lawn/Land Maintenance, Rec Facilities |
| Management: | Professional |
| Master Hoa Fee: | $307.80 |
| Master Hoa Fee Freq: | Quarterly |
| Min Days of Lease: | 30 |
| Owner Name: | Betsy Jane Kestner |
| Ownership Desc: | Single Family |
| Potential Short Sale Yn: | No |
| Rear Exposure: | S |
| Restrictions: | Architectural, Deeded, No Commercial, No RV |
| Status Type: | Resale Property |
| Storm Protection: | Shutters - Manual |
| Table: | Residential |
| Total One Time Fees: | 900 |
| Transfer Fee: | $650.00 |
| Units in Complex: | 600 |
| Room Dining Room Features: | Dining - Living, Eat-in Kitchen, Formal |
| Stories Total: | 1 |
| Tax Year: | 2025 |
| Park Name: | LINDSFORD |
Listing Courtesy of: Century 21 AllPoints Realty
(651) 246-4830
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