Cape Coral Real Estate Scott Slocum & Associates 239-340-1384

The neighborhoods located off Island Park Road in South Fort Myers Florida offer a variety of housing choices between fourteen (14) communities featuring single family homes, condominiums, villas, coach homes, luxury homes, estate homes and amenities such as Golfing, Boating/Fishing, Swimming, and Tennis making this area very attractive to buyers and investors. Island Park Road is located just west of U.S. 41 in South Fort Myers FL strategically located close to everything (See Points of Interest Below).

The links below will provide you real time listing information. If no listings appear there may presently be no properties available For Sale in the community at the present time. The links below update on a daily basis so check back often to see properties available For Sale in the communities below.

• The Forest Country Club - Fort Myers FL
  • Search The Forest Single Family Estate Homes For Sale
  • Search The Forest Villas For Sale
  • Search The Forest Condos For Sale
  • Search The Forest Coach Homes For Sale
  • Two Championship Golf Courses
  • Complete Tennis Center and Clubhouse
  • Several Community Pools

• Forest Villas - Fort Myers FL
  • Attached Villas
  • Community Pool
  • Gulf Access Boat Ramp - Ten Mile Canal to Estero Bay
  • Search Forest Villas Homes For Sale

• Tidewater Island - Fort Myers FL
  • Luxury Single Family Homes
  • Gulf Access Waterfront Homes - Minutes to Estero Bay
  • Luxury Waterfront Homes
  • Luxury Estate Homes
  • Search Tidewater Island Homes For Sale
  • Search Tidewater Island Lots For Sale
    

• The Woodlands - Fort Myers FL
  • Single Family Homes
  • Single Family Gulf Access Waterfront Homes
  • Community Tennis Courts
  • Gulf Access Boat Ramp - Ten Mile Canal to Estero Bay
  • Search Island Park Woodlands Homes For Sale








• Royal Woods - Fort Myers FL
  • Single Family Homes
  • Attached Villas
  • Condominiums
  • Community Swimming Pools
  • Community Tennis Courts
  • Search Royal Woods Homes & Condos For Sale

• Terraverde Golf & Country Club - Fort Myers FL
  • Attached Villas
  • Condominiums
  • Executive Golf Course
  • Community Tennis Courts
  • Olympic Size Swimming Pool
  • Gulf Access Boat Ramp - Ten Mile Canal to Estero Bay
  • Search Terraverde Golf & Country Club Condos For Sale

• Island Park Village - Fort Myers FL
  • Single Family Homes
  • Attached Villas
  • Partial 55 + Community
  • Search Island Park Village Homes & Villas For Sale

• Biscayne Estates - Fort Myers FL
  • Single Family Homes
  • Search Biscayne Estates Homes For Sale

• Timberwood Village - Fort Myers FL
  • Condominiums
  • Community Pool
  • Gulf Access Boat Ramp - Ten Mile Canal to Estero Bay
  • Search Timberwood Village Condos For Sale

• Newport Glen Condos - Fort Myers FL
  • Condominiums
  • Community Pool
  • Community Tennis Court
  • Search Newport Glen Condo's For Sale

• Golfside Condos - Fort Myers FL
  • Condominiums
  • Community Pool
  • Community Tennis Courts
  • Search Golfside Condos For Sale

• Island Park - Fort Myers FL
  • Single Family Homes
  • Gulf Access Waterfront Homes
  • Search Island Park Florida Homes For Sale

• Island Park Woods - Fort Myers FL
  • Condominiums
  • Community Pool
  • Community Tennis Courts
  • Gulf Access Boat Ramp - Ten Mile Canal to Estero Bay
  • Search Island Park Woods Condos For Sale

• Waterway Bay - Fort Myers FL
  • Single Family Homes
  • Gulf Access Waterfront Homes
  • Gulf Access Boat Ramp - Ten Mile Canal to Estero Bay
  • Community Pool
  • Community Tennis Courts
  • Search Waterway Bay Home For Sale

These Island Park Road communities provide quick access to the following points of interest:

• Southwest Florida International Airport
• Florida Gulf Coast University
• Interstate 75 (I-75)
• Gulf Coast Town Center Mall
• Coconut Point Mall
• Fort Myers Beach
• Sanibel Island
• Captiva Island
• Bonita (Springs) Beach

If you are interested in obtaining more information about a future purchase in one of these communities click on the community name and call me directly at (239) 340-1384 or via email at Scott@The-Extreme-Team.com.

The Search for Homes For Sale links will update constantly always providing you the most up to date listings available in these communities.

I am able to assist buyers and sellers of properties throughout our market area here in Southwest Florida.

Please contact me direct at (239) 340-1384 or via e-mail Scott@The-Extreme-Team.com.

Scott Slocum, REALTOR®
Florida Future Realty Inc.
2816 Del Prado Blvd South, Unit 2
Cape Coral FL, 33904
Direct: 239-340-1384
Scott@The-Extreme-Team.com
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Cape Coral Real Estate Property Tax Rates have decreased steadily over the past ten years.

Presently the City of Cape Coral has a total real estate property tax, which includes county, school, and other miscellaneous taxes, that as of today March 24, 2008 average 17.34 per $1,000 of assessed value according to information availabe from the Lee County Property Appraiser.

The specific City of Cape Coral portion for the 2007 tax year was 4.9236 per $1,000 of assessed value. This includes general revenue, debt service, and solid waste taxes.

Property tax rates have decreased a total of 48% from 7.3129 in 1998 to 4.9326 per $1,000 of assessed value in 2007. This is partly to do with the increase in property values over the last ten years also. Annually local governments calculate what is know as the property tax roll back rate. A roll back rate is the millage tax rate a governing body needs to generate the same amount of revenue they did in the previous fiscal year.

The general revenue or general fund portion of the real estate property taxes in the City of Cape Coral for Tax Year 2007 was 4.7698 per $1,000 of assessed value showing a 25% decrease over the past 10 years from 5.9873 in 1998. As values increased the City of Cape Coral did decrease property tax rates.

• In 2007 the City of Cape Coral decreased the millage rate 2.28%
• In 2006 the City of Cape Coral decreased the millage rate 8.20%
• In 2005 the City of Cape Coral decreased the millage rate 4.74%
• In 2004 the City of Cape Coral decreased the millage rate 2.79%
• In 2003 the City of Cape Coral decreased the millage rate 2.12%
• In 2002 the City of Cape Coral decreased the millage rate 0.00%
• In 2001 the City of Cape Coral decreased the millage rate 3.17%

For more information on property taxes in the State of Florida read my other blogs entitled:

Florida Real Estate Property Tax Exemptions Most Favorable in Comparison - a look at how Florida Real Estate Property Taxes compare to other states throughout the nation.

Canadian Florida Property Owners Tax Information - an inquiry on how property taxes affect foreign nationals and citizens of the United States of America who live outside of the State of Florida.

Lee County Property Taxes - an analysis of State of Florida constitutional and legislative changes to real property taxation affecting residents and visitors to Lee County.

As always if you are looking to purchase or sell a home, or you have questions regarding a future transaction, I can be of assistance to you or someone you may wish to refer.

I am able to assist buyers and sellers of properties throughout our market area here in Southwest Florida to include but not limited to Foreclosures, Pre-Foreclosures, Short-Sales, Vacant Land, Waterfront Properties, Single Family, Multi-Family, and Condos.My market areas include Cape Coral, Pine Island, Fort Myers, South Fort Myers, Gateway, Fort Myers Beach, San Carlos Park, Island Park, Lehigh Acres, Estero, and areas surrounding Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) and Southwest Florida International Airport (SWFIA).

Please contact me direct at (239) 340-1384 or via e-mail Scott@The-Extreme-Team.com.

Scott Slocum, REALTOR®
Florida Future Realty Inc.
2816 Del Prado Blvd South, Unit 2
Cape Coral FL, 33904
Direct: 239-340-1384
Scott@The-Extreme-Team.com
Scott's Real Estate Web Page
Scott's Real Estate Blog

"Copyright © 2008 by Scott Slocum. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without the written consent of the author."

Florida Real Estate Property Tax Exemptions can be considered the most favorable and arguably better when compared against other states. The State of Florida nears the median for real property taxes in the United States of America. While many critics have said that property taxes in the state of Florida are ridiculously high the numbers show that we rank 22, almost the middle of the road for real property taxes nationwide.

This blog compares real estate property tax exemptions available to property owners in states with some of the highest real estate taxes in the nation including:

• New Jersey #1
• Connecticut #3
• New York #4
• Rhode Island #5
• Massachusetts #6
• Pennsylvania #14
• Ohio #21
• Florida #22

Florida Real Estate Property Tax Exemptions

• Florida residents are able to apply for the Homestead Exemption that provides a $50,000 reduction on the taxable value to the applicant's primary residence
• If the homesteaded primary residence has an assessed value of $200,000 and qualifies for the exemption the property taxes would be based on a $150,000 taxable value.
• Florida residents are eligible to receive Save Our Homes on Homesteaded property. This law places a limitation of 3% on annual real estate property tax assessment increases.
• In 2009 non-homesteaded property owners including homes, condominiums, and vacant land and other forms of real property are eligible to apply for a limitation of 10% on annual assessment increases.

New Jersey Real Estate Property Tax Exemptions

• Homestead Credit Program imposes a 4% property tax levy cap on school districts and county and local governments, subject to limited exceptions and adjustments.
• Qualified residents may deduct 100% of their property taxes due and paid or $10,000, whichever is less for either a deduction or a refundable credit on their New Jersey resident income tax return.
• Tenants may deduct 18% of rent paid during the year is considered property taxes paid for either a deduction or a refundable credit on their New Jersey resident income tax return.

Connecticut Real Estate Property Tax Exemptions

• Assessments are made at 70% of fair market value.
• Annual property tax credit or rent rebate is available to residents age 65 or older.

New York Real Estate Property Tax Exemptions

• Owner-occupied primary residences exempt the first $30,000 of the full value of a home from school taxes.
• Owner-occupied primary residences of senior citizens (age 65 and older) with yearly household incomes not exceeding the statewide standard exempt the first $56,800 of the full value of their home from school property taxes.
• A homestead tax option is available to governing and taxing authorities to establish two separate property tax rates.
  • Lower tax rate for residential property owners (homestead tax)
  • Higher rate for all other property owners (non-homestead tax).

Rhode Island Real Estate Property Tax Exemptions

• Residents age 65 and older who earn $30,000 or less receive a tax credit of up to $250.

Massachusetts Real Estate Property Tax Exemptions

• A homeowner may shield up to $500,000 in equity in their primary homestead property from creditors.
• Residents age 65 and older can claim a credit on state income taxes for the real estate taxes paid during the tax year on the residential property they own or rent up to $900.

Pennsylvania Real Estate Property Tax Exemptions

• Residents age 65 years or older can receive a rebate of paid property tax or rent paid up to $650 per year. Those eligible must also have income not exceeding $35,000.

Ohio Real Estate Property Tax Exemptions

• A new (2007) homestead exemption offers eligible homeowners, regardless of income, the opportunity to shield up to $25,000 of the market value of their homestead (a dwelling and up to one acre of land) from property taxation.

For more information on property taxes in the State of Florida read my other blogs entitled:

Canadian Florida Property Owners Tax Information - an inquiry on how property taxes affect foreign nationals and citizens of the United States of America who live outside of the State of Florida.

Lee County Property Taxes - an analysis of State of Florida constitutional and legislative changes to real property taxation affecting residents and visitors to Lee County.

Cape Coral Taxes Decrease - a look into millage rate changes in the City of Cape Coral over the past ten years.

As always if you are looking to purchase or sell a home, or you have questions regarding a future transaction, I can be of assistance to you or someone you may wish to refer.

Search Cape Coral and Fort Myers Residential and Vacant Land.

I am able to assist buyers and sellers of properties throughout our market area here in Southwest Florida to include but not limited to Foreclosures, Pre-Foreclosures, Short-Sales, Vacant Land, Waterfront Properties, Single Family, Multi-Family, and Condos.

My market areas include Cape Coral, Pine Island, Fort Myers, South Fort Myers, Gateway, Fort Myers Beach, San Carlos Park, Island Park, Lehigh Acres, Estero, and areas surrounding Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) and Southwest Florida International Airport (SWFIA).

Please contact me direct at (239) 340-1384 or via e-mail Scott@The-Extreme-Team.com.

Scott Slocum, REALTOR®
Florida Future Realty Inc.
2816 Del Prado Blvd South, Unit 2
Cape Coral FL, 33904
Direct: 239-340-1384
Scott@The-Extreme-Team.com
Scott's Real Estate Web Page
Scott's Real Estate Blog

"Copyright © 2008 by Scott Slocum. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without the written consent of the author."

Residents of Canada who purchase Homes, Condominiums, Vacant Land, or other real property in the State of Florida are not penalized nor do they receive higher property tax rates for being Canadian nationals.

United States residents and Canadian residents who own property in the State of Florida including those who are primary residents are taxed with the same millage (tax) rates that are set by local governments and other taxing authorities.

Canadians who sell real property anywhere in the United States of America are affected by a Federal Law known as the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act of 1980. This law requires that the sellers pay a 10% tax on the gains from the sale of the property. There are some exemptions that can be researched on the United States Department of the Treasury website.

The confusion with real property taxation in the State of Florida comes from what is known as the Homestead Exemption and what is known as Save Our Homes that only apply to a Florida residents home that is their primary residence.

Florida property owners who are residents of the State of Florida are able to apply for what is known as the Homestead Exemption that as of January 2008 provides a $50,000 reduction on the taxable value. This exemption only applies to the applicant's primary residence. For example if the county determines your primary residence has an assessed value of $200,000 and you qualify for the exemption you would pay property taxes based on a $150,000 taxable value.

Florida residents are eligible and receive the Homestead Exemption on their primary residence also receive what is known as Save Our Homes. Save Our Homes places a limitation of 3% on annual assessment increases on homestead exempt property. The taxable assessed value of the property can then not increase more than 3% or the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index.

Starting in 2009 those who own non-homesteaded property including homes, condominiums, and vacant land and other forms of real property which includes residents of the State of Florida are eligible to apply for a limitation of 10% on annual assessment increases.

Property tax rates in the State of Florida are based on the value of the property and the millage tax rates levied by the local governing and taxing authorities no matter where you live in the world. But if you are a Florida resident you are extended certain property tax exemptions, however these benefits are only available to the primary residence.

Lee County Property Taxes - an analysis of State of Florida constitutional and legislative changes to real property taxation affecting residents and visitors to Lee County.

Cape Coral Taxes Decrease - a look into millage rate changes in the City of Cape Coral over the past ten years.

If you are looking to purchase or sell a home or have questions regarding a future transaction I can be of assistance to you or someone you may wish to refer. I am able to assist buyers and sellers of fantastically priced properties throughout our market area here in Southwest Florida to include but not limited to Foreclosures, Pre-Foreclosures, Short-Sales, Vacant Land, Waterfront Properties, Single Family, Multi-Family, and Condos.

My market areas include Cape Coral, Pine Island, Fort Myers, South Fort Myers, Gateway, Fort Myers Beach, San Carlos Park, Island Park, Lehigh Acres, Estero, and areas surrounding Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) and Southwest Florida International Airport (SWFIA).

Please contact me direct at (239) 340-1384 or via e-mail Scott@The-Extreme-Team.com.

Scott Slocum, REALTOR®
Florida Future Realty Inc.
2816 Del Prado Blvd South, Unit 2
Cape Coral FL, 33904
Direct: 239-340-1384
Scott@The-Extreme-Team.com
Scott's Real Estate Web Page
Scott's Real Estate Blog

"Copyright © 2008 by Scott Slocum. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without the written consent of the author."

Florida Future Realty, Inc. located at 2816 Del Prado Blvd South Unit 2 Cape Coral FL 33904 is my new real estate home. In early 2008 I made the transition from my previous real estate brokerage Sellstate Achievers Realty Network Inc.

As a real estate agent and REALTOR® working under the guidance and direction of Susan Milner, currently the Broker/Owner of Florida Future Realty Inc. I found my career moving forward faster than other agents with her proven marketing techniques coupled with quality agent training. My move to Florida Future Realty, Inc. continues to advance my career in a very positive direction on a daily basis furthering my abilities to provide quality real estate services to my customers.

With our main office is located in the City of Cape Coral we have community specific agents providing real estate related services to Buyers, Sellers, and Investors throughout the communities of Cape Coral, Fort Myers, North Fort Myers, South Fort Myers, East Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, San Carlos Park, Estero, Bonita Springs and Lehigh Acres.

Florida Future Realty, Inc. is new, exciting, innovative, and provides a positive outlook on the real estate environment. If this is what you are looking for then Florida Future Realty, Inc. is a great place for your real estate career to call home.

Please contact me direct at (239) 340-1384 or via e-mail Scott@The-Extreme-Team.com.

Scott Slocum, REALTOR®
Florida Future Realty Inc.
2816 Del Prado Blvd South, Unit 2
Cape Coral FL, 33904
Direct: 239-340-1384
Scott@The-Extreme-Team.com
Scott's Real Estate Web Page
Scott's Real Estate Blog

"Copyright © 2008 by Scott Slocum. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without the written consent of the author."