Tax deed application for property in Howells Subdivision, Lee County.
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- Published
- Category
- Foreclosure
- City
- Fort Myers
- Case #
- 2025001673
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
Review Tax Deed Notice
Carefully read the notice to understand the details of the tax deed application and the property involved.
- 2
Contact Lee County Clerk
Reach out to Kevin C. Karnes at the Lee County Clerk of the Circuit Court for any questions regarding the tax deed process before the sale date.
- 3
Redeem Property by Deadline
If you wish to redeem the property, ensure that all necessary payments are made before the sale date of February 10, 2026.
- 4
Prepare for Online Auction
If you do not redeem the property, be ready to participate in the online auction on February 10, 2026, at 10:00 am at www.lee.realtaxdeed.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the case number for the tax deed application?
- The case number is 2025001673.
- Where is the property located for the tax deed?
- The property is located in Howells Subdivision, Lee County, Florida.
- When will the tax deed property be sold?
- The property will be sold on February 10, 2026, at 10:00 am.
- Who is the holder of the tax deed certificate?
- Byron E Higgins is the holder of the tax deed certificate.
- How can I bid on the tax deed property?
- Bidding can be done online at www.lee.realtaxdeed.com.
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Full Notice Text
FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED Section 197.512 F.S. Tax Deed #:2025001673 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Byron E Higgins the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s), year(s) of issuance, the description of the property and the name(s) in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 18-001341 Year of Issuance 2018 Description of Property LOTS 19 AND 20, BLOCK B, HOWELLS SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 1, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA Strap Number 21-43-25-01-0000B.0190 Names in which assessed: DAVID PADILLA, ERIC D PADILLA, GREGORY PADILLA, GREGORY RAY PADILLA, JEFFERY PADILLA, JEFFREY PADILLA, JEFFREY SCOTT PADILLA, KEVIN PADILLA, LYNDA PADILLA SUGGS, LYNDA PADILLA-SUGGS, REGINALD PADILLA, SANDRA PADILLA STANFORD, SANDRA PADILLA-STANFORD All of said property being in the County of Lee, State of Florida. Unless such certificate(s) shall be redeemed according to the law the property described in such certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder online at www.lee.realtaxdeed.com on 02/10/2026 at 10:00 am, by Kevin C. Karnes, Lee County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller. Nov. 21, 28; Dec. 5, 12, 2025; Jan. 30, 2026 26-00349L