Homes for sale in
DeSoto County, Florida
Old Florida ranchland, real estate that still makes sense
156
Homes for sale
$349,000
Median list price
$289
Avg price / sqft
41
Median days on market
DeSoto County is inland cattle-and-citrus country, anchored by the antique-shop main street of Arcadia and the quieter enclave of Lake Suzy near the Charlotte County line. It's the Florida of open pasture, the Peace River, and space between neighbors — a place where you can still own acreage and a workshop without leaving the state's warm-weather sweet spot. The mix leans practical, with everything from riverfront lots to manufactured homes on land.
For buyers, this is one of the more attainable corners of the region. With 156 active listings and a median list price of $349,000, there's room to shop across price bands — you can browse by price all the way up to $4.8M. Homes are moving at a measured pace, a median of 40.5 days on market, so there's time to tour single-family homes and check the just reduced list without a bidding-war scramble.
Within a 30-minute drive of the county center
Quick facts
2 cities & towns
$80,000 – $4.8M price range
1,423 sqft median home
$1,800/mo median rent
Balanced right now
Fresh on the market
Newest homes in DeSoto County
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$725,000
1277 SW EAST CREEK TRAIL, ARCADIA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,870 sqft
$879,000
5491 NW OAK HILL AVENUE, ARCADIA
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,090 sqft
$525,000
8551 SW SAND CRANE CIRCLE LOT 55, ARCADIA
1 bd · 1 ba · 1,000 sqft
$245,000
5635 SW BRAHMA AVENUE, ARCADIA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,629 sqft
$385,000
12942 SW KINGSWAY CIRCLE, LAKE SUZY
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,976 sqft
$875,000
12241 SW GORDON HAY ROAD, ARCADIA
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,016 sqft
$315,000
227 SMITH AVENUE, ARCADIA
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,617 sqft
$585,000
8602 SW SAND CRANE CIRCLE LOT 51, ARCADIA
1 bd · 1 ba · 1,000 sqft
$479,000
1446 NW MAGNOLIA TERRACE, ARCADIA
5 bd · 2 ba · 1,881 sqft
$649,000
8423 NW PINE LEVEL STREET, ARCADIA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,536 sqft
$515,000
11614 SW COURTLY MANOR DRIVE, LAKE SUZY
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,000 sqft
$350,000
523 N LEE AVENUE, ARCADIA
4 bd · 2 ba · 3,716 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The DeSoto County market
Balanced
6.9 months of inventory
Supply and demand are roughly even — negotiation cuts both ways.
294
Sold, last 12 months
$255,000
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
41 days
Median time to sell
DeSoto County vs Florida
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 3.6% yr/yr
Homes on the market
▼ 0.5% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in DeSoto County, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings.
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Living in DeSoto County
Room to spread out
Single-family homes make up 113 of the 156 active listings, with manufactured homes on land adding another affordable path to ownership.
Water access without the coast
There are 21 waterfront listings, drawing on the Peace River and area lakes for anglers and paddlers who'd rather skip beach-town prices.
A price for most budgets
The active range runs from $80,000 to $4.8 million, so first-timers and land buyers shop the same market.
Pools are common
With 24 pool homes on the market, a private backyard pool is well within reach in this warm inland climate.
An unhurried market
A 40.5-day median time on market gives buyers time to inspect, negotiate, and think before committing.
Population
34,719
Median age
42.8
Median income
$50,868
Median home value
$151,500
What people here are into
Hobbies & Interests
Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Lifestyles
Farm Culture
Do you know where your food comes from? These people do, and they want to share their love for farming and simple living with the community.
Hobbies & Interests
Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Hobbies & Interests
Animal Advocates
Passionate about animal welfare, this population wants to know how best to care for their own pets (with toys and training) and help other animals find their fur-ever home.
Entertainment
Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Hobbies & Interests
Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median DeSoto County home
≈ $2,565/mo
$349,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
9%
In a FEMA flood zone
Ask about flood insurance early — it changes the payment
$1,800/mo
Median rent
17 homes for rent right now
Straight answers
DeSoto County real estate FAQs
Is DeSoto County a good place to live?+
It suits people who want space, a slower pace, and Old Florida character over coastal crowds — Arcadia's historic downtown and the surrounding ranchland set the tone. The waterfront homes along the Peace River appeal to anglers and boaters, and you're still within driving distance of Gulf towns. It's rural by design, so weigh that against your commute and shopping needs.
Is DeSoto County expensive?+
No — it's one of the more affordable markets in the region, with a median list price of $349,000 versus much higher figures on the coast. Prices start as low as $80,000, and you can browse by price to find entry-level options. Manufactured homes on land make up 24 listings and stretch a budget further.
What do homes cost in DeSoto County?+
The median list price is $349,000, averaging about $289 per square foot on a median home size of 1,423 square feet. Listings run from $80,000 up to $4.8 million, with just five properties over $1M. That spread means the county serves both budget buyers and those after riverfront acreage or larger estates.
How is the DeSoto County market right now?+
There are 156 active listings and homes sit a median of 40.5 days on market, which is a balanced, unhurried pace for buyers. That leaves time to compare homes with a pool or tour a few before deciding. Watching the just reduced list is a smart way to spot motivated sellers.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Where an HOA applies, the median fee is about $225 per month, though many rural and single-family properties here carry no HOA at all. The median annual property tax runs around $3,488. If you'd rather have managed amenities, note there are only five gated communities currently on the market.
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