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Why this might be a deal

92% equity — about $107k above the opening bid

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2942 Lafayette St

Fort Myers, Lee County, FL, 33916

$116,176 county just value

92%equity·$107k

Auction

Sale date
Dec 1, 2026
Start time
10:00 AM ET
Sale type
Tax deed
Opening bid
$9,265
Case #
2026000595
Certificate #
24-10874

Florida tax deed sales are held by the clerk when a tax certificate holder applies for a deed (Florida Statutes §197.502). The opening bid covers the certificate, interest and costs, plus half the assessed value for a homestead.

Recorded activity

  • 2026-10-20Listed for sale on the county auction calendar
  • 2026-10-09Sale notice published in the newspaper of record

Property details

Living area
1,416 sqft
Year built
1961
Lot size
0.15 acres
Property type
Single family
Homestead
No
Effective year
1984

Legal description: FRANKLIN PARK

Parcel: 194425P1003170020

Financial

Market value
$116,176
Opening bid
$9,265
Estimated equity
$106,911
County just value (2026)
$116,176
County assessed (2026)
$116,176

+$106,911(92%)

Sales history

Sales, loans and taxes

Every recorded sale with its price and book/page, the loan at purchase and the current tax bill.

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Parties

Who is in this case

The owner of record and their mailing address, the plaintiff, every defendant and the law firm, from the sale notice and the county tax roll.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 2942 Lafayette St being sold for unpaid property taxes?
Yes. 2942 Lafayette St, Fort Myers FL 33916 is on the Lee County tax deed sale calendar (tax deed 2026000595). Fclosure tracks it from the county's public auction calendar and updates it daily.
When is the 2942 Lafayette St auction?
The tax deed sale is scheduled for Tuesday, December 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET. Lee County holds it on lee.realtaxdeed.com; bidders register with the auction site and post a deposit before bidding.
What is the opening bid for 2942 Lafayette St?
The opening bid listed by the county auction site is $9,265. The property's county just value is $116,176.

Everything on this page comes from public records: the Lee County auction calendar, the Florida Department of Revenue tax roll and newspaper sale notices, plus a market value estimate. It may be incomplete, out of date or wrong; check the recorded documents before you rely on it. Fclosure is a private company, not affiliated with any county, court or government agency. This is not a consumer report under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and may not be used to decide anyone’s eligibility for credit, insurance, employment or housing. See our Terms.

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