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ELDERLY SELLERS WILL MISS ROMANTIC DEAN PARK BUNGALOW. They’ll miss strolling the pet-friendly streets, both day AND night, to absorb the historic envelope of Dean Park. They will miss the short walk to the downtown Fort Myers River District with its plethora of restaurant & entertainment options, plus a riverfront park that is both tranquil and vibrant. But time moves on and this quaint updated Bungalow is now available at a price that makes Dean Park affordable. $25,000 below appraised value. Originally built in 1917, this charming national historic-register home was just the second home built in the original Dean Park neighborhood. Now fully updated and expanded, it offers 2+ bedrooms including a huge primary bedroom suite, a classic wrap-around front porch and a sprawling 140' X 87' oversize lot, filled with mature trees. Yes, the yard needs some work, but it has one of the largest frontages on the palm-lined Providence Street—Old Florida at its best. The front and two side porches invite you to enjoy the tranquil outdoor environment. A brick walk leads up to the pillared porch. A privacy fence encloses a large paver-stone patio, creating your own Shangri-La in the heart of the city, ideal area for entertaining or simple alfresco dining or cocktails. The home is much larger than it appears from the street, and it has been fully restored. The remediation has preserved the charm of the original woodwork and brickwork, including a decorative fireplace in the entry room with a mantel created from a single piece of wood. The original historical portion of the home includes the formal entry room, dining room, two bedrooms, kitchen and bath. Both kitchen and bath are now fully updated. A major 2004 expansion added a gathering/family room, the new primary bedroom suite, a separate laundry room and attached garage. The primary bedroom has 2 walk-in closets. comfortable sitting area and beautifully updated ensuite bath with walk-in shower. The kitchen has plenty of wooden cabinets with quartz countertops. It is conveniently located between the formal dining room and the gathering room, making the home ideal for entertaining, inside or out. The garage has alley-access and a bright workshop area, perfect for people who tinker or garden. There is plenty of parking, hidden from the entertainment patio by privacy fencing. Seller situation creates a great buyer opportunity to own a bit of history surrounded by the beauty of Dean Park.
Property Details
Price: $375,000
Sq Ft: 1,840
($204 per
sqft)
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
City: Fort Myers
County: Lee
Type: Single Family
Development: Dean Park
Acres: 0.2800
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Year Built: 1915
Listing Number: 225010978
Status Code: CS-Closed Sale
Taxes: $4,841.00
Garage:
1
/
Y
Furnishings: Unfurnished
Pets Allowed: Yes
Interior Features:
Fireplace
Window Coverings
Amenities:
None
Financial Information:
Taxes: $4,841.00
Exterior Features:
Open Porch/ Lanai
Equipment:
Dishwasher
Disposal
Dryer
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator/ Freezer
Self Cleaning Oven
Washer
View:
Y
Additional Information:
Building Description: Ranch, Single Family
Community Type: Non- Gated
MLS Area: Dean Park
Total Square Footage: 2,582
Total Floors: 1
Water: Central
Construction: Metal Frame, Wood Frame, Wood Siding
Date Listed: 2025-02-07 00:00:00
Furnished: Unfurnished
Kitchen Description: Island, Pantry
Windows: Window Coverings
Parking: Driveway Unpaved, On Street, Attached
Garage Description: Y
Garage Spaces: 1
Attached Garage: Y
Flooring: Vinyl
Roof: Metal
Heating: Central Electric
Cooling: Central Electric, Humidistat
Fireplace: Y
Storm Protection: Shutters - Manual
Laundry: Washer/ Dryer Hookup, Laundry In Residence
Irrigation: None, Well
Pets: Yes
Restrictions: Architectural, None/ Other
Maintenance: None
Rear Exposure: S
Lot Desc.: Oversize
Amenities: None
Map of 2728 Providence St, Fort Myers, FL 33916
Listing Courtesy Of: John R. Wood Properties
mnewes@comcast.net