OLD FLORIDA LIVING AT ITS FINEST! This 2.6 acre, waterfront property w/ 150ft of private river frontage on the Peace River has it all. With over $100k of improvements in the last year, the home is in move-in condition. Property consists of a 3 bed/2 bath main residence w/ spacious open floor plan, elegant kitchen & 2nd story loft plus a detached 2-car garage w/ workshop. Above the garage is a 1 bed/1 bath (potentially income-producing) guest house/apartment w/ living room, kitchenette & private balcony. The main living area is ideal for family living w/ an open concept great room/kitchen/dining area complete w/ corner stone fireplace - all opening to the screened back porch that overlooks the idyllic backyard. The kitchen has new black, stainless steel appliances & ample wood cabinetry. Additionally, a new 24x26 metal garage w/ 2 8ft doors was installed on a new pad at the beginning of the new driveway. Driveway was elevated & rip rap retaining wall & lining was added to ensure integrity of the driveway. Take advantage of this unbeatable location - all the privacy yet still close to Arcadia, Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte & Sarasota/Bradenton area via US-17 or SR-70. Property includes numerous mature oak trees, bamboo + other native Florida trees. Enjoy all the outdoor activities from your backyard including fishing to fossil hunting, kayaking, canoeing, airboat riding, rafting, swimming & more. The area is bustling with native wildlife including horned owl, birds & waterfowl, families of deer, racoons & rabbits. Sit on the porch & watch the nature show happen right below. The side porch has a porch swing that will inspire you to slow down & enjoy the quiet, country setting. Updates include new carpeting, new metal roof, new hot water heater, new septic w/ lift station, updated electric, new wood blinds, new A/C, new appliances including washer & dryer, new screens & screen doors on porches, new exterior elevator plus Hughes Exterminators termite & fire ant treatments. Are you ready to make country living a reality? Make an appointment today.
Property Description: Stilt Home
Multi-familyProperty Type
1992Year Built
2.61 acresLot Size
$177Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Luke Andreae• RE/MAX HARBOR REALTY
Listed by J. Lyn Bevis• RE/MAX HARBOR REALTY
Bought with Kari Crites• REALTY EXECUTIVES GALLERY PROP
Beautiful home located on the Peace River! This home has it all, from a gorgeous open porch on the front of the home looking out to mature oak trees, and a screened-in porch on the back and side of the home looking over to Peace River. The main living area has 2 bedrooms and 2 baths with a loft area upstairs. The kitchen opens up to the great room so you can easily entertain guests with a beautiful stone fireplace that will keep you cozy on those cool nights. This home also has a large detached workshop/garage. Above the garage is a (potential income-producing) apartment /guest house with a private entrance, 1 bedroom/ 1 bath, dinette area and a living room with sliding glass doors to the private balcony. The home, the apartment and the workshop/garage floor has been freshly painted. The property has many mature oak trees, bamboo, and other Florida native trees. This property has it all privacy, outdoor activities from fishing to fossil hunting, kayaking, canoeing, airboat riding, swimming and much more. The property is minutes away from historic downtown Arcadia, Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, and SW Florida's beautiful beaches. Are you ready to enjoy the quiet country living? Bring your boats, fishing poles and enjoy everything Peace River has to offer!
Property Description
Stilt Home
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #C7424817
Jan 23, 2020
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Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #C7416942
Dec 31, 2019
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Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #C7404308
May 1, 2019
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Dec 31, 2018
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Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #A4190798
Jun 27, 2018
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Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #C7229063
Jun 29, 2017
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Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #F1000863
Jan 25, 2010
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Public Records
Apr 1, 1984
Sold
$24,000
$9/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,790 (+6.6%)
2024
$2,618 (+2.1%)
2023
$2,564 (−43.6%)
2022
$4,542 (+30.4%)
2021
$3,484 (−17.0%)
$50,000 + $144,257
$194,257
2020
$4,196 (−5.4%)
$50,000 + $143,047
$193,047
2019
$4,435 (+1.5%)
$50,000 + $156,018
$206,018
2018
$4,371 (+14.2%)
$50,000 + $157,555
$207,555
2017
$3,829 (+25.8%)
$50,000 + $157,555
$207,555
2016
$3,043 (+5.0%)
$45,000 + $135,813
$180,813
2015
$2,899 (+10.4%)
$30,000 + $93,699
$123,699
2014
$2,625 (−2.4%)
2013
$2,690 (+18.4%)
2012
$2,272
Tax history for 1269 NW Girl Scout Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,790 (+6.6%)
2024
$2,618 (+2.1%)
2023
$2,564 (−43.6%)
2022
$4,542 (+30.4%)
2021
$3,484 (−17.0%)
$50,000 + $144,257
$194,257
2020
$4,196 (−5.4%)
$50,000 + $143,047
$193,047
2019
$4,435 (+1.5%)
$50,000 + $156,018
$206,018
2018
$4,371 (+14.2%)
$50,000 + $157,555
$207,555
2017
$3,829 (+25.8%)
$50,000 + $157,555
$207,555
2016
$3,043 (+5.0%)
$45,000 + $135,813
$180,813
2015
$2,899 (+10.4%)
$30,000 + $93,699
$123,699
2014
$2,625 (−2.4%)
2013
$2,690 (+18.4%)
2012
$2,272
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
113,691
Year renovated
2024
Sq. Ft.
2,586
Year built
1992
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
DeSoto County
APN
01-37-24-0195-0000-0420
Parking Spaces
4
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
$40 /month
Garage
Yes
Features
Views, Waterfront
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2024.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Dimensions: 28x27
Parking Features: Bath In Garage, Covered, Parking Pad, Workshop in Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Carport
Carport Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 3
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Inside
Other Rooms Information
Additional Rooms: Great Room,Inside Utility,Loft
# of Rooms: 14
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Central, Electric
Cooling Information: Central Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Master Bedroom Main Floor, Open Floorplan, Skylight(s), Thermostat, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Roof: Metal
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened, Side Porch
Exterior Features: Balcony, French Doors, Lighting, Storage
Barn Features: Barn Apartment, Bathroom, Equipment, Hot Water
Property Information
CDD Y/N: 0
Homestead Y/N: 0
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning: A-10
Land Information
Vegetation: Oak Trees, Trees/Landscaped
Total Acreage: 2 to less than 5
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 2.61
Lot Size Dimensions: 150x959x150x863
Road Surface Type: Dirt
Lot Size Square Meters: 10562
Building Information
MFR_BuildingAreaTotalSrchSqM: 457.92
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,196
Tax Year: 2020
Lease / Rent Details
Lease Restrictions YN: 0
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Location
Multi-Family Financial Information
Total Annual Fees: $450
Total Monthly Fees: $37.50
Multi-Unit Information
Unit Number YN: 0
HOA Information
Association Name: HoDent Rd Maintenance Assoc. / David Myers
Has HOA
Association Fee Requirement: Required
Association Approval Required Y/N: 0
Monthly HOA Amount: 37.50
Association Fee: $450
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee Includes: Private Road
School Information
Elementary School: West Elementary School
Middle Or Junior High School: DeSoto Middle School
High School: DeSoto County High School
Location Information
Directions: From I-75 (Punta Gorda), take Highway 17 North, until you reach the center of the Town of Arcadia. There you will take a Left onto Highway 70, and head West. Turn Right onto Highway 661. "As a Land mark, on the corner of Highway 70, and Highway 661, is the Peace River Camp Ground." From Highway 661, you will turn Right onto Oak Hill Road. Then you will take a Right onto NW Girl Scout Road. Continue on NW Girl Scout Road until you reach 1269 NW Girl Scout Rd. From I-75 (Port Charlotte) Take Kings Highway North. At the end of Kings Highway, you will Turn Right onto Highway 72 and head East. Then turn Left, onto Highway 70 West. Follow directions above from Hwy 70. From I-75 (Sarasota), head East on Highway 72 towards Arcadia. Turn Left onto Highway 70. Take your First Right onto Highway 661. Right onto Oak Hill Road. Right onto NW Girl Scout Rd. From I-75 (Bradenton), head East on Highway 70 towards Arcadia. Turn Left onto Highway 661. Turn Right onto Oak Hill Road. Turn Right onto NW Girl Scout Rd.
Community Information
Pets Allowed: Yes
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,586
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 2.61 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1992
Year Renovated: 2024
County: DeSoto County
APN: 01-37-24-0195-0000-0420
HOA Dues: $40/month
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Waterfront
Home facts updated by owner on Aug 7, 2024
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Third Party YN: 1
Listing Information
Previous Status: Pending
Backups Requested YN: 1
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 24
Status Contractual Search Date: 2021-10-20
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 191.71
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Direction Faces: West
Home Information
Living Area: 2086
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Living Area Meters: 193.80
Building Area Total: 4929
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records
Foundation Details: Stilt/On Piling
Levels: Two
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Around this home
Schools
West Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.7mi
5/10
Desoto Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.8mi
4/10
Desoto County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.8mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 107° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Arcadia, FL • 34266
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 6.6 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$436,000 – $527,000
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