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Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
3.19 acresLot Size
$250Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Sarah Woppman• TOWN & COUNTRY PROPERTIES OF FL
Est. $2,100 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 5379 NE River Bend Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #A4689790
May 22, 2026
Sold
$240,000
$250/sq ft
Apr 21, 2026
Pending
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Apr 14, 2026
Listed
$250,000
$260/sq ft
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #C7251130
May 22, 2019
Sold
$70,000
$73/sq ft
Apr 26, 2019
Pending
—
Oct 1, 2018
Relisted
—
Sep 28, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Mar 29, 2018
Listed
$150,000
$156/sq ft
IDEAL SETTING FOR REST, RELAXATION AND FUN!!! THE HOUSE IS A HANDYMAN SPECIAL AND NOTHING IS WARRANTED. THE FLOORS DO NOT APPEAR TO BE SOFT, BUT IT WILL BE THE BUYERS RESPONSIBILITY COMPLETE INSPECTIONS TO DETERMINE WHAT WORKS AND WHAT DOES NOT. THE HOME SUSTAINED STANDING WATER DAMAGE DURING HURRICANE IRMA HOWEVER, THE HOUSE SETS ADJACENT TO THE RIVER WITH A DECK EXTENDING OUT OVER THE RIVER. THE NEW BUILDING CODE DOES NOT ALLOW FOR HOME TO BE BUILT DIRECTLY ON THE RIVER, HOWEVER, THIS ONE IS GRANDFATHERED IN. THE PROPERTY HAS MUCH PRIVACY AND SCATTERED OAKS. THE INTERIOR PICTURES ARE PRE-IRMA. THERE IS ALSO A SMALL CUT FROM THE RIVER THAT COULD PROBABLY BE DUG DEEPER SO YOU COULD BUILD YOUR PRIVATE BOAT LIFT. THIS IS A UNIQUE PROPERTY. CALL TODAY FOR YOUR PERSONAL TOUR.
Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Additional Water Information: PROPERTY ADJACENT TO RIVER ACRES BOAT RAMP
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Unit Number YN: 0
Furnished: Yes
HOA Information
MFR_Association2YN: 0
Association Fee Requirement: None
Association Approval Required Y/N: 0
Location Information
Directions: HWY 17N TO LEFT/WEST ON MCKAY STREET, THEN RIGHT/NORTH ON MASTERS TO LEFT/WEST INTO RIVER ACRES. FOLLOW RIVER BEND AROUND TO THE 1ST PROPERTY ON THE LEFT JUST PAST COMMUNITY BOAT RAMP
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 960
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3.19 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: 1985
County: DeSoto County
APN: 07-37-25-0332-0000-0220
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Third Party YN: 1
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 863-494-1739
Previous Status: Pending
Backups Requested YN: 1
Home Warranty YN: No
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 6
Status Contractual Search Date: 2026-05-22
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 260.42
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Direction Faces: East
Home Information
Living Area: 960
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Living Area Meters: 89.19
Building Area Total: 2154
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records
Foundation Details: Crawlspace, Stilt/On Piling
Levels: Two
Security Features: Closed Circuit Camera(s)
Around this home
Schools
West Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.6mi
5/10
Desoto Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
4/10
Desoto County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
3/10
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Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 11-17% 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 108° expected this year, 23 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
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Arcadia. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$237,000 – $287,000
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