True country estate is the only way to explain this property. Boasting 20 acres of gated and fenced magnificent oak tree canopy. Custom built strong 2005 home, block with stem wall construction and Hardie Board siding. 3 bed/3.5 baths + den & office, 3 car garage attached with over 3,650 sqft under air, 7300 total sqft. A detached garage with 2 bay doors as well as 3 covered bays on the back to park your tractors. From the time you pull through the private gate & drive down the winding paved/pavered driveway through the oak hammock, you will feel what it is like to be on one of the finest country estates that Southwest Florida has to offer. Walking through the double glass front doors into a living room you see tray ceilings, recessed lighting, and many custom upgrades. You will immediately see the quality and care that flows through the entire home. A true Chef’s kitchen with beautiful custom wood cabinets, granite counters, top of the line SS Appliances including a double oven, dual dishwasher, Wolf glass stovetop and more. Large custom windows and french doors opening onto a large screened multi-level lanai, with a custom Gazebo with incredible views all around. The family room off the kitchen has a wood burning fireplace and dry bar with a large picturesque window. The master suite features lighted tray ceilings, grand windows and french doors opening onto the lanai. The master bath w garden tub, separate shower, and dual vanities. This home is a MUST SEE!
Single-familyProperty Type
2005Year Built
20 acresLot Size
$419Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Chris McMillan• RE/MAX ANCHOR OF MARINA PARK
A GREAT VALUE & RARE FIND IN A WONDERFUL LOCATION MINUTES TO PUNTA GORDA & PORT CHARLOTTE. THIS ESTATE IS VERY SPECIAL, GATED & FENCED ON 20 ACRES OFFERS THE BEST OF FLORIDA NATURAL BEAUTY. AGRICULTURE ZONING ALLOWS HORSES ETC. VERY PRIVATE COUNTRY ESTATE HAS A PAVED DRIVE+PAVED ROADS. 3656 SF UNDER AIR+3 STALL ATTACHED GARAGE CUSTOM BUILD STRONG 2005 HOME BLOCK W STEM WALL CONSTRUCTION TRULY A SHOW PLACE WITH GRACIOUS OPEN SPLIT FLOOR PLAN, 3 FULL BATHS+HALF BATH, +DEN-OFFICE, TRAY CEILINGS W RECESSED LIGHTING & MANY CUSTOM UPGRADES. LARGE KITCHEN W BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM WOOD CABINETS, STONE COUNTERTOPS, TOP OF THE LINE STAINLESS APPLIANCES, CONVECTION OVEN, WARMING DRAWER, DUAL DISHWASHER. FRENCH DOORS & CUSTOM DOUBLE PANE WINDOWS VIEW THE INCREDIBLE PRIVATE SETTING & OPENS TO THE HUGE SCREENED LANAI W A CUSTOM GAZEBO & GROUNDS. A WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE + A LARGE PICTURESQUE WINDOW COMPLIMENTS THE SPACIOUS FAMILY ROOM. HUGE MASTER SUIT FEATURES LIGHTED TRAY CEILING, LARGE CUSTOM WINDOWS & FRENCH DOORS OPENING ONTO LANAI. MASTER BATH W GARDEN TUB, SEPARATE SHOWER, & DUAL VANITIES. THE SCREENED MULTI LEVEL LANAI IS SO BEAUTIFUL & UNIQUE WITH AN ELEVATED GAZEBO, EXPANSIVE VIEWS OF THE PROPERTY.
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #C7218096
Apr 20, 2016
Sold
$639,000
$175/sq ft
Apr 13, 2016
Pending
—
Mar 29, 2016
Contingent
—
Feb 22, 2016
Price Changed
$679,000
$186/sq ft
Nov 19, 2015
Listed
$689,000
$188/sq ft
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #C7211525
Nov 12, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Jul 3, 2015
Relisted
—
Jul 1, 2015
Listing Removed
—
May 14, 2015
Listed
*
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #C7202792
May 1, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Mar 11, 2015
Price Changed
*
Sep 17, 2014
Listed
*
Public Records
Jun 29, 2001
Sold
$120,000
$33/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 5, 1997
Sold
$90,000
$25/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,626 (+1.5%)
2024
$12,445 (+4.4%)
2023
$11,923 (−3.8%)
2022
$12,398 (−2.5%)
2021
$12,716 (+6.6%)
2020
$11,933 (+58.9%)
$180,000 + $531,429
$711,429
2019
$7,507 (+1.5%)
2018
$7,393 (−23.9%)
2017
$9,714 (+63.1%)
2016
$5,955 (−4.4%)
$100,000 + $453,109
$553,109
2015
$6,226 (+10.2%)
2014
$5,650 (+3.1%)
2013
$5,481 (+6.7%)
2012
$5,137
Tax history for 9251 SW Lipe Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,626 (+1.5%)
2024
$12,445 (+4.4%)
2023
$11,923 (−3.8%)
2022
$12,398 (−2.5%)
2021
$12,716 (+6.6%)
2020
$11,933 (+58.9%)
$180,000 + $531,429
$711,429
2019
$7,507 (+1.5%)
2018
$7,393 (−23.9%)
2017
$9,714 (+63.1%)
2016
$5,955 (−4.4%)
$100,000 + $453,109
$553,109
2015
$6,226 (+10.2%)
2014
$5,650 (+3.1%)
2013
$5,481 (+6.7%)
2012
$5,137
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
20 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
3,656
Year built
2005
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeSoto County
APN
34-38-23-0000-0021-0000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Dimensions: 30x30
Parking Features: Boat
Garage Spaces: 3
Has Carport
Carport Spaces: 3
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 3
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
Other Rooms Information
# of Rooms: 10
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Central
Cooling Information: Central Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, Dry Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Tray Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments
Appliances: Bar Fridge, Built-In Oven, Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Kitchen Reverse Osmosis System, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Block, Siding
Roof: Metal
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Enclosed, Patio, Porch, Screened
Exterior Features: Fence, French Doors, Irrigation System, Lighting, Rain Gutters
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Feet Total: 0
Water View Y/N: 0
Water Access Y/N: 0
Water Extras Y/N: 0
Property Information
CDD Y/N: 0
Homestead Y/N: 1
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning: A-10
Land Information
Total Acreage: 20 to less than 50
Lot Information
Lot Features: Pasture, Street Dead-End, Paved, Zoned for Horses
Lot Size Acres: 20
Lot Size Square Meters: 80937
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,393
Tax Year: 2018
Lease / Rent Details
Lease Restrictions YN: 0
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Electricity Connected
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Unit Number YN: 0
HOA Information
Association Approval Required Y/N: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Nocatee Elementary School
Middle Or Junior High School: DeSoto Middle School
High School: DeSoto County High School
Location Information
Directions: From Punta Gorda. I 75 N to Exit 170. Turn right on Kings Highway (County Road 769). Continue approximately 10 miles to Lipe Road where you will turn left. Property is near the end of Lipe Road on the left side.
Community Information
Pets Allowed: Yes
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,656
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 20 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: 2005
County: DeSoto County
APN: 34-38-23-0000-0021-0000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Third Party YN: 1
Listing Information
Previous Status: Pending
Backups Requested YN: 1
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 116
Status Contractual Search Date: 2019-10-07
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 231.13
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Direction Faces: North
Home Information
Living Area: 3656
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Living Area Meters: 339.65
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Slab
Levels: One
Security Features: Security Gate
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Schools
Nocatee Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 7.0mi
4/10
Desoto Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 10.9mi
4/10
Desoto County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 11.5mi
3/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
7/10 Fire Factor
19% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 27 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.46M – $1.76M
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