Embrace the romance of the heart & soul of “Old Florida”. Enter this original Spanish-Mediterranean style homes, built c. 1925, through the tropical screened front porch that also serves as seasonal dining & entertaining space. Warm heart pine floors shine in the living room, adjacent to the library/study. On the right is a fireplace and tall windows with antique swinging curtain rods, Continue beneath an archway into the formal dining room with lots of natural light & high ceilings. The bedroom wing includes 2 bedrooms & bathroom with jetted tub. Another arch leads to the kitchen, adorned by a large hand-painted tile mural, extensive Mexican tile & antique architectural components – & brand new stainless steel refrig! Beyond the kitchen is a breakfast room embellished by Spanish tiles, good storage, & flat screen TV, & then a lg utility room. Off the kitchen is a raised tile terrace with ramp access, flanked by the most gorgeous bougainvillea! A short breezeway leads to the studio apartment with bathroom skylight & views of gardens & massive oaks. Hedgerow landscaping encloses the property for a wonderful sense of privacy & peacefulness. Various gardens offer a charming pastoral tranquility for morning coffee in a large veranda beneath grand oaks & queen palms. Meandering the numerous stone paths, you'll discover the art gallery (or office, exercise-yoga or hobby room), fountains, 2 small pools, an outdoor shower cabana, & a small art studio amid 2 acres of butterfly serenity, gardener’s paradise.
Property Description: Corner Unit
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
1.49 acresLot Size
$197Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Susan Keal• MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
Listed by Lee Byron• MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
Contact: 941-349-3444
Bought with Non-Member Agent• STELLAR NON-MEMBER OFFICE
Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Mature Landscaping, Oak Trees
Green Landscaping: Fl. Friendly/Native Landscape
Total Acreage: 1 to less than 2
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Greenbelt, City Limits, Level, Oversized Lot, Paved
Lot Size Acres: 1.49
Lot Size Dimensions: 328x251x496
Zoning Compatible YN: 1
Planned Unit Development YN: 0
Other Exemptions YN: 0
Building Information
MFR_BuildingAreaTotalSrchSqM: 322.75
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,653
Tax Year: 2014
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public, Well
Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Cable Connected, Sprinkler Well
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Requirement: None
Location Information
Directions: Rt 72 E to Rt 70 E, R to Arcadia. Cross railroad tracks get in L lane. At small lake on R, go straight to Oak St, through town. At 4th light go L on Brevard (17N). At 2nd light go left, Gibson St, cross 17. 1st R on N. Arcadia Ave, 2nd R on Valdosta Rd.
Condo Information
Floor Number: 1
Community Information
Pets Allowed: Yes
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,962
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.49 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 1965
County: DeSoto County
APN: 30-37-25-0336-00F0-0010
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Third Party YN: 1
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 941-349-3444
Previous Status: Pending
Backups Requested YN: 1
Home Warranty YN: No
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 119
Status Contractual Search Date: 2015-05-26
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 158.23
Green Information
Direction Faces: Southeast
Home Information
Living Area: 2370
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Living Area Meters: 220.18
Building Area Total: 3474
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records
Foundation Details: Crawlspace
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
West Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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Desoto Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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Desoto County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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
7 days above 108° expected this year, 26 days in 30 years
10/10 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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Estimated sale price
$443,000 – $537,000
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