$300,000

Some Homes Have a View, but This One Comes With Its Own Entertainment! Enjoy a Peaceful Pond, Playful Ducks, and Frequent Wildlife Visitors From This Beautiful Maintenance-Free Home in Gated Park Forest! This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom split floor-plan home with a 2-car garage welcomes you with mature tropical landscaping, a screened… Read More entry, and an inviting setting that captures the charm of Florida living. Inside, a large foyer opens to the spacious great room featuring vaulted ceilings, recessed lighting, and luxury COREtec vinyl plank flooring that continues into the adjoining flex space, offering endless possibilities for a den, home office, craft room, or exercise area. The kitchen features an abundance of white cabinetry, quartz countertops, a center island with breakfast bar, recessed lighting, and tile flooring. Just off the kitchen, the dining room features a beautiful wall of bay windows that fills the space with natural light and provides a lovely view of the backyard while enjoying your morning coffee. The fully enclosed Florida room expands your living space, offering a comfortable place to enjoy the pond views and visiting wildlife regardless of the weather. Whether relaxing with a good book or entertaining friends, this light-filled space is sure to become a favorite. The generously sized primary suite features two walk-in closets and an ensuite bathroom with dual vanities, solid-surface countertops, and a large walk-in shower. The guest bedroom offers friends and family a comfortable space with a reach-in closet, while the nearby guest bathroom features a convenient tub and shower combination. The interior laundry room provides additional storage with a closet. Step outside to the screened lanai, where you can enjoy the fresh Florida air, watch the ducks visit the pond, and appreciate the natural beauty of your backyard. Notable updates and features include a 2019 HVAC system with secondary surge protection, a new water heater installed in October 2026, hurricane protection panels for the windows, a hurricane-rated garage door, and updated luxury vinyl plank flooring. The spacious two-car garage also features built-in storage concealed behind sliding mesh screens. Even better, this home is being sold furnished, making it easy to move right in without the hassle of furnishing a new home! Embrace the maintenance-free lifestyle in Park Forest and spend more time enjoying community amenities, including a heated pool, tennis courts, pickleball, shuffleboard, and clubhouse, with on-site storage available for your boat or RV. This gated community offers a full social calendar and a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere, while HOA services include grounds maintenance, exterior painting, roof maintenance, irrigation, cable, and internet. All of this is less than 10 miles from beautiful Gulf beaches, world-class fishing, boat ramps, hiking trails, parks, golf courses, shopping, dining, and medical facilities. Discover the easy Florida lifestyle you've been waiting for at 278 Park Forest Boulevard in Englewood! Read Less

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Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Oct 30, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

1,727

Lot Size

0.19 Acres

Year Built

1995

MLS Number

D6149362

Additional Details

Property Access

Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road, Road Surface: Paved

Appliances & Equipment

Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Other equipment: Irrigation Equipment

Building

Built in 1995, Living area: 1727, Living area units: Square Feet, Building faces Southwest, 1 storey, Levels: One, Construction Materials: Block, Stucco

Community

Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Deed Restrictions, Gated Community - No Guard, Golf Carts OK, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Pool, Sidewalks, Special Community Restrictions, Tennis Court(s)

Cooling

Central Air

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Patio, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened, Hurricane Shutters, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk

Floors

Carpet, Tile

Foundation

Slab

Garage

2 spaces

Heating

Central, Electric

Home Owner's Association

Association Fee: $831, Fee Frequency: Quarterly, Fee Includes: Cable TV, Common Area Taxes, Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Internet, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Private Road, Recreational Facilities, Amenities: Clubhouse, Fence Restrictions, Gated, Maintenance, Pickleball Court(s), Pool, Recreation Facilities, Shuffleboard Court, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s), Vehicle Restrictions

Interior Features

Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments

Laundry

Inside, Laundry Room

Lot

0.19 acres, Dimensions: 95.8x116x48.6x116, In County, Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Near Golf Course, Near Marina, Sidewalk, Paved, Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped

Parking

Driveway, Garage Door Opener

Pets Policy

Allowed: Yes

Pool

In Ground, Gunite, Heated

Property

Water

Roof

Shingle

Security Features

Smoke Detector(s)

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes

Additional parcels description:, Parcel Number: 0851160024, Public Survey Range: 20E, Public Survey Section: 30, Annual Amount: $2,922.23, Tax Book Number: 36-11, Legal Description: LOT 226 PARK FOREST PH 4, Lot: 226, Year: 2025, Zoning: RSF2

Utilities

BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Well, Water Available, Water Connected, Water Source: Public

Water Features

Pond

Windows

Blinds, Drapes, Shades, Window Treatments

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