12861 Bay Timber CT, FORT MYERS
Single Family Residence
$510,000
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,400
Sqft
Est. $3,214/mo · Get pre-qualified
LAKE & POOL VIEWS IN THE HEART OF GATEWAY | FULLY UPDATED & MOVE-IN READY! METICULOUS PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP!! Put this one at the top of your list! Tucked away on a quiet CUL-DE-SAC on a canopy-lined street in the highly desirable GATED COMMUNITY OF TIMBER RIDGE IN GATEWAY, this meticulously maintained 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath pool home checks every single box for the discerning Florida buyer or seasonal snowbird. *** TOTAL PEACE OF MIND & MAJOR UPGRADES *** From top to bottom, this home offers true pride of ownership and complete storm protection: NEW ROOF & GUTTERS (2023) ALL WINDOWS REPLACED WITH HURRICANE IMPACT WINDOWS ELECTRIC STORM SHUTTER across the lanai & manual shutter at the front door FRESH EXTERIOR PAINT (2021) NEW WATER HEATER & NEW GARAGE DOOR OPENER *** LIGHT, BRIGHT & UPDATED THROUGHOUT *** Step inside to sweeping views of the sparkling pool and peaceful lake right through the spacious great room. The light-filled kitchen features granite countertops, tile backsplash, a gas stove, ALL NEWER APPLIANCES, a walk-in pantry, updated faucets, and island lighting. The split floor plan features a private primary suite with pool/water views, alongside FULLY REDONE, EASY-MAINTENANCE RE-BATH WALK-IN SHOWERS in the bathrooms, as well as updated toilets, faucets, ceiling fans, and lighting fixtures throughout. *** THE ULTIMATE OUTDOOR RETREAT *** Step onto your private lanai featuring a resurfaced deck, REPLACED POOL PUMP, FILTER HOUSING, AND LIGHT, serviced heater, and upgraded cage screening--all secured with an electric roll-down storm shutter for effortless locking up when traveling. *** UNBEATABLE GATEWAY LIFESTYLE & LOCATION *** GOLF CART FRIENDLY COMMUNITY: Drive through Gateway's iconic tree-canopied avenues right outside the gated entrance to local spots, walking trails, and the upcoming multi-million dollar Gateway Commons community center. LOW HOA FEES & COUNTY-ONLY TAXES: Pay no Fort Myers city tax and enjoy high-and-dry living with NO FLOOD INSURANCE REQUIRED. CLUB AT GATEWAY (OPTIONAL MEMBERSHIP): Minutes to a Tom Fazio championship golf course, resort-style pool, 3,500 sq. ft. fitness center, tennis, pickleball, bocce, and lakeside dining. Convenient access to RSW Airport, I-75, the new Publix shopping plaza, and Red Sox spring training. Many furnishings available for purchase separately. *** YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED -- SCHEDULE YOUR PRIVATE SHOWING TODAY! ***
8 days on market · Listing updated October 11, 2026
Location
Facts & Features
- Interior Features:
- Split Bedrooms, Great Room, Guest Bath, Guest Room, Built-In Cabinets, Wired for Data, Entrance Foyer, Pantry, Volume Ceiling, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Appliances:
- Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator/Icemaker, Washer
- Flooring:
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Laundry:
- Inside, Sink
- Primary Bathroom:
- Dual Sinks, Separate Tub And Shower
- Kitchen:
- Kitchen Island, Pantry, Walk-In Pantry
- Dining Room:
- Breakfast Bar, Dining - Family
- Entry Level:
- 1
- Heating:
- Central Electric
- Cooling:
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Electric
- Gas:
- Natural
- Utilities:
- Underground Utilities, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Available, Natural Gas Available
- Sewer:
- Central
- Water Source:
- Central
- Security:
- Smoke Detector(s), Smoke Detectors
- Exterior Features:
- Sprinkler Auto
- Construction:
- Concrete Block, Stucco
- Roof:
- Tile
- Patio / Porch:
- Screened Lanai/Porch
- View:
- Lake, Landscaped Area
- Waterfront:
- None, Pond
- Direction Faces:
- Southwest
- Lot Features:
- Cul-De-Sac, Dead End
- Irrigation:
- Reclaimed
- Road Surface:
- Paved
- Road Frontage:
- Private Road
- Parking:
- Driveway Paved, Garage Door Opener, Attached
- Garage Spaces:
- 2
- Pool:
- Community Lap Pool, In Ground, Concrete, Equipment Stays, Gas Heat, Screen Enclosure
- Windows:
- Impact Resistant, Single Hung, Impact Resistant Windows, Window Coverings
- Community Features:
- Golf Non Equity, Bike And Jog Path, Park, Dog Park, Golf, Internet Access, See Remarks, Pickleball, Private Membership, Shuffleboard, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Gated
- Subdivision:
- TIMBER RIDGE
- Elementary School:
- GATEWAY ELEMENTARY
- Middle School:
- GATEWAY CHARTER/OTHER
- High School:
- GATEWAY HIGH SCHOOL
- Zoning:
- PUD
- Annual Taxes:
- $5,060
- Pets Allowed:
- No Approval Needed
- Furnished:
- Unfurnished
- Possession:
- Close Of Escrow
- Listing Terms:
- Buyer Finance/Cash, FHA, VA Loan
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | Original list price | $510,000 |
Reflects listing data on file, not a complete transaction history.
Listed by Lisa Gottesman, EXP Realty LLC
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