Lee County property record for 4243 Scott Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,339 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.321 acres (13,996 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,099 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Sale Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 08-44-25-P2-03900.0180 |
| Primary APN | 08-44-25-P2-03900.0180 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,339 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,363 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,339 sqft |
| Flooring | Plywood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Type | Cathedral/Clerestory |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,996 sqft (0.321 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 468 sqft |
| Porch | Finished/Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Utility Building | 468 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 10246116 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4243 SCOTT AVE |
| City | FORT MYERS |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33905-3838 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-7 |
| Legal Description | PIEDMONT GARDENS RESUB. PB 5 PG 58 LOTS 18 + 19 |
| Legal Range | 25E |
| Legal Township | 44S |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | PIEDMONT GARDENS |
| Legal Tract | P2 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18,19 |
| Jurisdiction | LEE FL |
| Township / Civil Division | FORT MYERS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 306 |
4243 Scott Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2022.
Source: Lee County records, as of July 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 410 GOODMAN DR, GALLATIN, TN 37066-6763 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 5, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Mar 15, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage FIFTEEN BS LC |
| Jul 12, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer CAPE CORAL TITLE, CAPE CORAL TITLE INS AGCY INC |
| Jul 9, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CAPE CORAL TITLE, CAPE CORAL TITLE INS AGCY INC |
| Jun 17, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WILLIAM G BETHEA |
| Apr 30, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 5, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 5, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022151648 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000096872 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEE FL |
| Recording Date | May 5, 2022 |
| Property Address | 4243 SCOTT AVE, FORT MYERS, FL 33905-3838 |
| Document Number | 0000151648 |
| Map Reference | MB 5 PG 58 |
| Instrument Date | May 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022000151648 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 2, 2022 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,225.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1201 PINE LAKE DR, 1201, CAPE CORAL, FL 33909-5130 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 410 GOODMAN DR, GALLATIN, TN 37066-6763 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEE FL |
| Recording Date | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 4243 SCOTT AVE, FORT MYERS, FL 33905-3838 |
| Document Number | 0000080310 |
| Map Reference | MB 5 PG 58 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000080310 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 2, 2022 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, TITLEWORKS OF SW FLORIDA INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $703.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2045 MCGREGOR BLVD, 2045, FORT MYERS, FL 33901-3416 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1201 PINE LAKE DR, CAPE CORAL, FL 33909-5130 |
| Document Number | 0000080312 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000080312 |
| Name | FIFTEEN BS LC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 9 Months |
| Due | Dec 5, 2021 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEE FL |
| Recording Date | Jul 12, 2019 |
| Property Address | 4243 SCOTT AVE, FORT MYERS, FL 33905-3838 |
| Document Number | 0000163122 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 2, 2019 |
| Instrument | 163122 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Title Company | CAPE CORAL TITLE, CAPE CORAL TITLE INS AGCY INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $140.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Corporate Trust |
| Address | 2045 MCGREGOR BLVD FORT MYERS FL 339013416, FORT MYERS, FL 33901-3416 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEE FL |
| Recording Date | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Property Address | 4243 SCOTT AVE, FORT MYERS, FL 33905-3838 |
| Document Number | 0000159920 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 159920 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2019 |
| Title Company | CAPE CORAL TITLE, CAPE CORAL TITLE INS AGCY INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $79.80 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2563 3RD ST FORT MYERS FL 339012523, FORT MYERS, FL 33901-2523 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEE FL |
| Property Address | 4243 SCOTT AVE, FORT MYERS, FL 33905-3838 |
| Document Number | 0000161319 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 17, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Corporate Trust |
| Address | PO BOX 50549 FORT MYERS FL 339940549, FORT MYERS, FL 33994-0549 |
| Document Number | 0000161319 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 161319 |
| Name | WILLIAM G BETHEA |
|---|---|
| Address | 13891 LILY PAD CIR, FORT MYERS, FL 33907-1826 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 9, 2034 |
| Rate | 6% |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEE FL |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 4243 SCOTT AVE, FORT MYERS, FL 33905-3838 |
| Document Number | 0000096872 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 96872 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.70 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2620 DONALD RD WEST PALM BEACH FL 334067536, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33406-7536 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4243 Scott Ave was $3,099.
Source: Lee County assessment roll, as of July 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Lee County |
| Municipality | Fort Myers City |
| Unified School District | Lee County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $160,642 (+1%) | $172,237 (+7.34%) Land $37,897 Building $134,340 | |
| 2025 | $3,099.00 | $146,038 | $160,454 Land $36,176 Building $124,278 |
| 2023 | $1,003.00 (-46.71%) | $24,235 (-67.42%) Land $24,225 Building $10 | $24,235 (-67.42%) Land $24,225 Building $10 |
| 2022 | $1,882.00 | $74,393 Land $16,000 Building $58,393 | $74,393 Land $16,000 Building $58,393 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 4243 Scott Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 23, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Coastal | Yes |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 17 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2017–2022) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2022 · Hurricane Ian |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 4243 Scott Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 97.6% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF FORT MYERS WATER TREATMENT PLANT serves 92,219 people · EPA ID FL5360102 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 7 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 310 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Hotwire Communications.
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