Homes for sale in
Arcadia, Florida
Old Florida ranch country with room to breathe
125
Homes for sale
$325,000
Median list price
$296
Avg price / sqft
87
Median days on market
Arcadia is the seat of DeSoto County, a working ranch-and-citrus town on the Peace River where antique shops line downtown Oak Street and the pace runs a good deal slower than the coast. The housing here reflects that character: mostly single-family homes on generous lots, a healthy share of manufactured homes, and even a couple of working farms, giving buyers space that's hard to find near the Gulf. It's the kind of place where an acre is normal and a rodeo weekend is a real event.
For a buyer today, the numbers are approachable. The median list price sits at $320,000 against a median sold price of $252,000 over the past year, and with 120 active listings and homes taking a median 50 days to sell, there's time to negotiate — sellers are collecting about 94% of asking. If you're price-shopping, it's worth using browse by price and watching the just reduced list, since the range runs from $115,000 all the way up to $4,800,000.
Arcadia is in DeSoto County, Florida.
Quick facts
$115,000 – $4.8M price range
1,372 sqft median home
$1,350/mo median rent
Balanced right now
Fresh on the market
Newest homes in Arcadia
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$199,900
906 E GIBSON STREET, ARCADIA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,440 sqft
$125,000
1084 NE CHILDRESS STREET, ARCADIA
2 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft
$265,000
318 N MONROE AVENUE, ARCADIA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,474 sqft
$182,000
316 E WHIDDEN STREET, ARCADIA
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,272 sqft
$525,000
2827 SE CREEKWOOD TERRACE, ARCADIA
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,564 sqft
$1,050,000
5420 SW COUNTY ROAD 769, ARCADIA
5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,011 sqft
$439,900
3682 NW LIMESTONE HEIGHTS STREET, ARCADIA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,536 sqft
$775,000
8543 SW AVIARY ROAD, ARCADIA
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,211 sqft
$315,000
1231 SE HANSEL AVENUE, ARCADIA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,963 sqft
$335,000
2460 SW COUNTY ROAD 760A, ARCADIA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,294 sqft
$759,000
7698 SW SENATE STREET, ARCADIA
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,968 sqft
$225,000
2269 SE MOONEY DR, ARCADIA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,243 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Arcadia market
Balanced
6.4 months of inventory
Supply and demand are roughly even — negotiation cuts both ways.
219
Sold, last 12 months
$255,000
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
36 days
Median time to sell
Arcadia vs DeSoto County
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 14.3% yr/yr
Homes on the market
▲ 13.4% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Arcadia, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in thin markets.
For the school run
School zones with homes for sale
Homes matched to official attendance boundaries — always verify zoning with the district.
Beyond the listings
Living in Arcadia
Space instead of density
With farms and manufactured homes in the mix alongside 98 single-family listings, Arcadia gives you land and elbow room rather than tight subdivisions.
Peace River waterfront
Eleven active [waterfront homes](/area/arcadia-fl/waterfront-homes) put buyers on or near the river that runs through DeSoto County.
Pools and golf on offer
Twelve homes have a [pool](/area/arcadia-fl/homes-with-pool) and six sit in [golf communities](/area/arcadia-fl/golf-course-communities), a good count for a town this size.
A negotiable market
A 50-day median time on market and 94% sold-to-list ratio mean buyers have real leverage at the table.
Wide price range
From $115,000 entry properties to a $4.8M ceiling, there are four [luxury listings](/area/arcadia-fl/luxury-homes) at the top and plenty below the median.
Population
7,571
Median age
32.7
Median income
$38,388
Median home value
$158,900
What people here are into
Lifestyles
Nerd Culture
These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.
Emotional
Happy Place
Expressing feelings of safety, comfort and happiness - especially with loved ones.
Beliefs
Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
Food & Drink
Hops & Brews
Thirst isn't the only reason this population looks for a good brew. From beer drinkers on a budget to the millennial craft beer enthusiast, these men and women are passionate about different kinds of beer and how it's made.
Emotional
Awestruck
Great things are meant to be shared, and this population is eager to show others what they find to be amazing, beautiful and exciting.
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 Arcadia home
≈ $2,416/mo
$325,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
7%
In a FEMA flood zone
Ask about flood insurance early — it changes the payment
$1,350/mo
Median rent
9 homes for rent right now
Straight answers
Arcadia real estate FAQs
Is Arcadia a good place to live?+
Arcadia suits buyers who want small-town Florida with ranch-country character, a historic downtown, and space on their lot rather than coastal congestion. Assigned schools include Desoto County High School and Desoto Middle School, and the town anchors the wider DeSoto County community. It's a fit if a slower pace and more land appeal to you.
Is Arcadia expensive?+
No — it's one of the more affordable markets in the region. The median list price is $320,000 and the median sold price over the last year was $252,000, with entry-level listings starting around $115,000. You can see the full spread using browse by price.
What do homes cost in Arcadia?+
Expect a median list price of $320,000 and roughly $307 per square foot on a median home size of about 1,327 square feet. The market stretches from $115,000 up to $4,800,000, so the four luxury homes above $1M sit well apart from the typical sale. Most inventory is standard single-family homes.
How is the Arcadia housing market right now?+
There are 120 active listings and homes are taking a median 50 days to sell, so buyers aren't rushed. Over the past 12 months 221 homes sold, and sellers received about 94% of their asking price on average — leaving room to negotiate, especially on the just reduced properties.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Most Arcadia homes carry no HOA at all, but where one applies the median is about $225 per month. Median annual property tax runs around $3,203, and median rent is $1,300 a month if you're weighing buying against renting.
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