Cape Coral Real Estate | West Cape Estates real estate listings

West Cape Estates is a gated community located in NW Cape, there are 28 home sites 16 of which have Gulf access, 12 are situated on a fresh water lake.  All homes are on a generous lot of more than ½ acre.  The amenities offered at West Cape Estate are a clubhouse and fitness center, tennis court, and jogging path.  Check out what West Cape Estates has to offer.

Cape Coral Real Estate | Celebration Cape Real Estate Listings

Celebration Cape is a development that is tucked away in SE Cape Coral.  The development has a unique concept; the homes are not typical Florida style homes instead they are reminiscent of homes you typically see in the North. These homes have beautiful front porches, as well as many appealing floor plans and home styles.  Celebration Cape also in unique in the fact that it is the only development in Cape Coral that is RV friendly.

Celebration Cape Single family homes

Royal Tee Golf Course

Cape Royal real estate | Cape Royal real estate listings

Cape Royal in Cape Coral is a luxurious gated golf community with convenience to restaurants and retail shops on Pine Island Rd.  Cape Royal has a 27 hole championship public golf course that is situated on a preserve with views of the 22 beautiful lakes.  Cape Royal has many amenities to offer its residents such as a clubhouse, grill, lounge, pro shop, and tennis courts.  Cape Royal has 483 single family home site, all situated on oversized lots.

Cape Coral Real Estate | Emerald Cove Real Estate Listings

Emerald Cove in Cape Coral is a lovely gated community situated on Weatherly Lake; one of the largest lakes in the 7 lakes chain.  The seven lakes chain is the largest fresh water canal system in Cape Coral.  This is ideal for anglers, as well as boaters looking to take a leisurely cruise through the beautiful fresh water lakes and canals.  In addition to water activities, they have many amenities and have a convenient location to restaurants and retail stores.

 

 

Cape Coral Real Estate | Cape Harbour real estate listings

Cape Harbour in Cape Coral encompasses the Florida lifestyle, this community is resort style amenities galore.  Residents can take advantage of the waterfront restaurants, quaint retail shops and art galleries, and live entertainment.  Cape Harbour has a 76 slip public marina for quick access to your personal water craft. The Cape Harbour community in Cape Coral has a home or condo at many price points and will fit an array of lifestyles.

 

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Cape Coral Real Estate | Tarpon Point Marina real estate listings

Tarpon Point in Cape Coral is a luxury waterfront community with endless amenities.  This community boasts a private marina with access to the Gulf of Mexico, fine and casual dining, fitness and aquatic center, high end boutiques, and a private clubhouse for residents.  You can certainly find Florida living at its best here.

Tarpon Point Single Family Homes For Sale

Tarpon Point Condos & Townhomes For Sale

Cape Coral Real Estate | Sandoval real estate listings

 

Welcome to Sandoval, centrally located in SW Cape Coral near the newest shopping & dining this community is gated and offers both town homes and single family residences. A resort style pool and dog park will keep you busy!

Sandoval Single Family Homes For Sale

Sandoval Condos & Townhomes For Sale

The different quadrants in Cape Coral

What are your specific needs and wants when searching for a home in Cape Coral FL? There is a familiar question we often get what is the difference between the 4 quadrants in Cape Coral? If you are new to the area or are searching online for a new home, this concept can be really confusing. Cape Coral is divided into 4 quadrants South West, South East, North West, and North East.  Each quadrant has its own distinct attributes, and qualities that makes it unique and special.

South East Quadrant

This is the first developed area in Cape Coral and is considered the heart of the city by most. It is positioned on the western bank of the Caloosahatchee River, with convince to Ft Myers Beach and Sanibel Island by way of the Cape Coral parkway toll bridge. SE Cape Coral’s first homes were built in the late 50’s and early 60’s, these original homes are usually smaller but don’t lack in old Florida charm and impressive native landscaping.  This area of Cape Coral is also highly sought after by water enthusiasts for its convenient and unrestricted water access; meaning any size vessel can easily maneuver through the canals, gaining quick access to the river and Gulf of Mexico. In the SE Cape many of the original homes, have been replaced with large lavish estates.  This and the fact that the utilities are in and paid demand some of the areas highest real estate values.

Communities and areas  located in SE Cape Coral:

River Towers

Park Side at the Rivers

Celebration Cape

Yacht Club

Gold Coast

Paradise point

 

South West Quadrant

SW Cape was the second area to be developed.  It is the only quadrant that has access to the Spreader canal (spreads water from the canals through the mangroves) and is bordered by a beautiful preserve full of wildlife and native vegetation. 

Because SW cape is a relatively new area, it is full of large new homes and beautiful gated communities.  SW Cape does also have a lock system in place which allows easy access to salt water; it does however limit the size of vessel.  Water lots are either situated on fresh (no gulf access) or salt water.  The fresh water canal system is what you desire; it will lead you through a chain of canals and fresh water lakes that is optimal for fishing and taking in beautiful natural habitat.  Most of SW Cape Coral has the utilities in place; however some homes may carry a balance. 

The communities  and areas located in SW Cape are:

Cape Harbor

Emerald Cove

Tarpon Point

Sandoval

Pametto Pines

Heatherwood Lakes

Trafalgar Woods

Rose Garden

Eight Lakes community

North East Quadrant

The NE Quadrant is a relatively new area that is full of new construction and vacant lots ready for development and room for growth.   It is full of superstores such as Home Depot, Wal-Mart, Target and many restaurants; chain and local located on Pine Island Rd.   More major development is planned for the future, but for now there are plenty of services available for the residents of this area.  If you are a boater this area may not be a right fit for you. All canals and lakes in this area are fresh water; the Gulf of Mexico is not accessible from this area. Most homes in this area do not have utilities in place, hence the less expensive real estate values.  If county life is what you’re interested in, this quadrant has acreage available but still in close proximity to all the amenities.   

The Communities and area located in NE Cape are:

Bella Vida

Isles of Porta Vista

Coral Lakes

North West Quadrant

This area of Cape Coral is located with convent access to areas such as Pine Island, Matlacha Pass, and Charlotte Harbor.  If you are a boater and need direct access to salt water there is an area in the southern tip of this quadrant for convince.  In addition to direct access, this area also has fresh and salt water lots.  In this area you have easy access to Burnt Store Marina, an upscale boating and golfing community as well as Coral Oakes golf course. 

The city utilities have not been extended to this area yet, the homes will be on well and septic, which will require a water system and ongoing maintenance. In this area there is a large inventory of new construction homes, available at all price points. 

The communities and areas located in NW Cape are:

West Cape Estates

Cape Royal

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If we can help you decided on what area fits your needs, please don’t hesitate to call we look forward to hearing from you.

Yours in Success,

The Florida Future Realty Team

Inquiry@floridafutureagents.com

Cape Coral real estate statistics

Have you started thinking about your goals for 2012? If buying a home is one of your top ten we have gathered some of our area market statistics from 2011 to help you in making a plan to achieve your dream of home ownership.  If you are on the fence about buying, I am here to tell you that prices are rising.  Last year the average single family home sold for 130,990. This year it has risen to 149,417.  That is more that a 14% increase, and to top it off 97.7% of those homes were sold in 30 days or less.  Still waiting to see if the market has hit bottom?

Thinking of selling? Now more than ever is a great time to spruce up your digs and get it listed.  Our super busy selling season is here.   We are clearing out inventory at a great pace here in Cape Coral FL, don’t miss out on your opportunity; buying or selling we are here to help. Luxury, waterfront, golf course, short sales, and distressed, we want to help you start out your 2012 with the sale or purchase of a home here in SW Florida.  Please don’t hesitate to call we look forward to hearing from you!

Happy Holidays,

The Florida Future Realty Team

239-542-8521

inquiry@floridafutureagents.com

 

Homes are selling fast in Cape Coral

Did you know that in recent months the average home in Cape Coral sits on the market for 30 days or less and many with multiple offers?  Sure makes it hard when you are searching for a home from another state or country.  It is nice to sit in the privacy of your own home and spend hours examining each detail and performing your own due diligence on the homes you have added to your favorites, but the reality is that most of these homes will be sold by the time you have narrowed your list.   It is true that searching for a home has become much easier by way of the many search sites, but taking too much time will result in missing out. Certainly know what is available, do your research, and find what specific criterion meets your needs, but if your scouting trip isn’t planned for months rest assured the inventory will have turned over more than once. 

 

We are now approaching our high selling season, inventory is down from past years and prices are trending upward.  So if you are on the fence about buying, hop a flight and get in on the action.  If we can help you with your buying or selling needs, please don’t hesitate to call.

Yours in Success,

The Florida Future Realty Team

239-542-8521

inquiry@floridafutureagents.com

3607 SE 21st Place Cape Coral Florida 33904

Cape Coral riverfront home for sale. Located in SE Cape Coral directly on the Caloosahatchee River! You will love this resort style backyard complete with a large saltwater pool, spa & rock features. The lanai also has plenty of space to entertain under roof as well as when you want the shade or to get out of one of our afternoon showers! The composite wrap around deck surrounds the 10,000 lb boat lift. Brick paver driveway and sidewalk up front to either your main home entrance or your guest house. Speaking of guest house ~ this could make a great ‘man-cave’, ‘office’ or ‘mother-in-law suite’ or keep it just for your guests! The original tax roll date means nothing on this house since everything down to the plumbing has been replaced in this home. You’ll love the open floor plan, great for entertaining your family or guests. Travertine tile floors throughout most of the house.

Call our office today for your private showing. (239) 542-8521 or email inquiry@floridafutureagents.com with any questions. Or call Susan Milner (239) 218-2229.

*this home is a short sale & contingent upon lender approval. The seller has already been approved for a HAFA short sale so bring us a decent offer to present to the lender for approval. The seller holds a Florida real estate license*

Homes for sale in SW Cape Coral

Cape Coral Gulf Access Luxury homes $1,000,000 and up

Are you considering making an investment in a luxury home in Cape Coral, Florida? We have several great gulf access estate homes in Cape Coral to choose from. Should you find a home you like let us know and we will make arrangements for a private tour at your convenience.

See Cape Coral homes that are listed for sale with Gulf Access in Cape Coral, Florida.

Buying a home in Cape Coral FL at any budget

Every year around this time, many of our Northern neighbors experience their first freeze.  The chill in the air prompts them to pack up their belongings and head south.  Our city will soon wake from its summer slumber and welcome back the snowbirds, vacationers and extend a warm invitation to our potential transplants.  Northerners; No need to pack up those Bermuda shorts and flip-flops just yet, come see what all the fuss is about.  If you are in the market to buy a vacation home or thinking of relocating altogether there is no better time than the present.  Home prices along with interest rates are at an all time low, with plenty of inventory to choose from.  No matter what your budget or criteria there is something here for everyone. Listed below is what you can expect within your budget.

What can you get for up to $100,000?

Well there are many homes available in that price range, 214 to be exact.  There will be an average of 1472 sq feet and 3 beds and 2 baths.  In this price range 17 of these homes do offer an in-ground pool. None of these homes have access to the Gulf of Mexico, but 4 are located on non-navigable fresh water canals, which is still a nice view.   There are 42 of the 214 homes available with the city utilities in and paid. The majority of the 214 homes are located in the NW, NE area of Cape Coral, which is a bit further from the heart of the city, but still a close drive to Pine Island Rd., where many great restaurants and retail stores are located.  106 of these homes are regular resale’s, 53 are foreclosures and 55 are short sales. In this price range many of these homes will not be considered move-in ready, but with some work will still be a great investment.

What can you get from $101,000 to $200,000?

In this price range, a lot of requests we hear from buyers such as; with a pool, 1800 sq feet minimum and access to the gulf can be met, but the price will be closer to the $200,000 mark.  There are 506 homes available in this price range with the average homes being a 3 bed two bath with 1,817 sq ft.   Out of the 506 homes 230 have in-ground pools (average price being $154,841) and 184 have the city utilities in and paid.  96 of 506 homes are waterfront but only 45 of the 96 are gulf access, some with closer proximity to the Gulf of Mexico and/or the Caloosahatchee River than others.  The average home price for the 45 gulf access homes with a pool is $189,900, a great buy for this type of home.   The number of homes in this price range that are regular resale’s are 378, 46 are foreclosures and 82 are short sales.

It is important to understand that some short sales and foreclosures at any price range may have been stripped of certain fixtures, left vacant for extended periods of time, or may have not been properly maintained.  It is really important to have a home inspection to make certain you account for all necessary repairs and to be certain there will be no major surprises after closing.

No matter what your price range or criteria, we are certain we can find a great home to fit your needs, it is just important to be realistic and flexible and all the rest will easily fall into place.  If we can help you find the perfect home at the perfect price please don’t hesitate to call, we look forward to hearing from you.

The Florida Future Realty Team

239-542-8521

inquiry@floridafutureagents.com

*Please note the figures here were obtained from the MLS( multiple listing service) on September 26, 2011 are figures are subject to change, feel free to call for updated statistics.

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HGTV House Hunters in Fort Myers Florida

HGTV did a show right here in Fort Myers, Florida that aired just this week. The episode featuring Ft Myers real estate showcased a Ft Myers real estate agent with buyers searching for a great deal in SW Florida. Apparently, like many other home buyers in SW Florida, this couple arrived with expectations of finding their dream home within a low budget. They realized during their search that they’d need to up their budget further to get the house that more matches with their wish list.

A few years ago I was approached by HGTV to be featured on their House Hunters show. I would have jumped at the opportunity however at that exact moment I wasn’t working with any buyers who were interested in being featured on a national television show.

I love the idea of getting the word out about Cape Coral real estate & the Fort Myers real estate market. We have many buyers looking to invest here and it is helpful for them to be armed with the correct information prior to their arrival to maximize their time here. When I am contacted by a prospective buyer I do my best to determine their wants and needs and give them a clear idea of how that relates to the available real estate inventory in SW Florida. Typically I set the customer up with a custom real estate search that updates several times a day with houses in Cape Coral or Ft Myers that match their criteria. From there I ask them to let me know which ones they like and which ones they are not fond of too. We continue to keep in touch going over options until they are ready to make their visit. Once they arrive in SW Florida we can easily narrow the list down further and spend time viewing only the very best options available for sale.

At the present time many of our buyers are from out of state and out of the country. We love assisting our out of town buyers. Working with myself or one of my agents at Florida Future Realty gives home buyers a great advantage to securing their dream home or investment property in Ft Myers or Cape Coral.

If you have considered owning real estate in SW Florida now may be the perfect time. You can search on our website with no hassles. We won’t contact you unless you ask us to. When you are ready to learn more, schedule a showing or meet with one of our agents then just give us a call or email us.

We look forward to meeting you soon!

It is easy to set up a search ~ just click above under ‘Buy’ and select the search you’d prefer. Or if you’d rather, just give us a call at 239-542-8521 to speak with a licensed Florida real estate agent.

 

Cape Coral New Construction

Cape Coral New Construction

Cape Coral New Constructionhttp://floridafutureagents.com/cape-coral-real-estate-2/cape-coral-new-construction/ New construction is happening in Southwest Cape Coral, Florida. We may have experienced a lag over the past few years in new builds but we are watching more and more houses pop up all over the SW quadrant of Cape Coral again. Most of these new construction homes are being built on gulf access canal lots. They are larger, upscale homes not to be confused with the smaller, row type housing developments that flooded our market in 2005 and 2006. While I may not know each owner and their intended use for these new waterfront homes in SW Cape Coral I would take an educated guess that these Cape Coral homeowners are financially stable and educated with their real estate investment. Some may be used as investments while many others will be used as vacation homes or even primary homes. Cape Coral new construction continues to rise! Home buyers hear about all of the great house buying opportunities here in Cape Coral but when they arrive and investigate further they often find that in order to buy the exact house they were hoping for they’ll either have some major fix up work to complete on an existing house or they can find a builder to assist them with building their dream home. We have contacts with builders to suit even our pickiest buyers. If you are thinking about building a home in Cape Coral let us know what you are looking for and we can assist you. We can help you find the vacant land ourselves or sometimes the actual builder will have some nice parcels for you to check out as well. The best piece of advice we can provide is to hire an educated real estate agent to assist you with your home build. Having an experienced agent on your side to help guide you through the current market is critical. There are no additional fees to hire a licensed real estate agent to assist you in your search for a new home. Whether you decide to build on a standalone residential lot or inside one of our lovely gated communities in Cape Coral, there are great options available for all. We look forward to working with you. Remember, we can assist you with pre-existing homes as well. We have agents who are familiar with the typical distress sells as well like foreclosures and short sales but we also work with new builds to cater to our discriminating buyers as well. To get started you can start your online search now for Cape Coral property or fill out our contact form to have an agent contact you right away about Cape Coral real estate! We look forward to working with you! If you own a Cape Coral waterfront or off water property and would like to see it featured here; please let me know. We are looking for realistic sellers who want to get the most out of their property within a reasonable timeframe. We also handle short sales in Cape Coral. Yours in Success, Susan Milner, REALTOR Broker/Owner ~ e-PRO, GRI, SFR, CDPE, and (TRC) TransNational Referral Certification Florida Future Realty, Inc Search Cape Coral real estate (239) 542-8521 I’m always looking to hire more motivated and professional licensed Florida real estate agents. If you are interested in learning more about Florida Future Realty, Inc. feel free to contact our office at 2816 Del Prado Blvd. S., Unit 2, Cape Coral, FL 33904, via phone at 239-542-8521, online at Cape Coral Real Estate Career or via email at FloridaFuture@gmail.com. Susan Milner, the broker in charge & owner of Florida Future Realty, Inc. can also be reached on her personal cell phone at (239) 218-2229. All contact will remain strictly confidential. Unless otherwise noted all content Copyright 2008-2014 Susan Milner of Florida Future Realty, Inc.