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Desoto County High School

Small-town DeSoto County living with room to breathe

140

Homes for sale

$315,000

Median list price

$283

Avg price / sqft

85

Median days on market

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The Desoto County High School zone covers a quieter stretch of Lake Suzy and its surrounding DeSoto County countryside, where lots run large and the pace stays unhurried. This is inland Southwest Florida — a place for buyers who want space, a garage, and a shorter commute to the Gulf coast without paying coastal prices. Among the Lake Suzy homes for sale you'll find everything from modest single-story houses to a handful of waterfront and pool properties.

For a buyer today, the math is refreshingly approachable: the median list price sits at $325,000 and homes trade around $250,000, well below much of coastal Florida. With 133 active listings and a median of 40 days on market, there's real inventory and time to make a considered decision. Browse the live map to see how the range stretches from starter homes near $70,000 up to riverfront estates.

Desoto County High School is an attendance zone in Arcadia, Florida.

Quick facts

$115,000 – $4.8M price range

1,388 sqft median home

$225/mo median HOA

$1,625/mo median rent

274 sold in 12 months

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Homes for sale in this zone

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Every active listing inside the Desoto County High School attendance boundary

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Where the market lives

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The numbers that matter

The Desoto County High School market

274

Sold, last 12 months

$250,000

Median sold price

94%

Sale-to-list ratio

What sellers actually get vs asking

38 days

Median time to sell

Desoto County High School vs Arcadia

Median list price

Desoto County High School$315K
Arcadia Co.$325K

Price per sqft

Desoto County High School$283
Arcadia Co.$296

Days on market

Desoto County High School85d
Arcadia Co.87d

Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling

▼ 3.8% yr/yr

$235K$265K$295KOct ’23Sep ’26

Homes sold per month

02040Oct ’24Sep ’26

Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Desoto County High School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.

What it really costs

Owning here

Owning the median Desoto County High School home

≈ $2,364/mo

Principal & interest $1,660
Property tax $269
HOA / fees $225
Insurance (est.) $210

$315,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.

$225/mo

Median HOA

From current listings inside the boundary

$1,625/mo

Median rent

Homes for rent inside the boundary

Population

34,719

Median age

43

Median income

$52,990

Median home value

$171,412

Beyond the listings

Living in Desoto County High School

Hobbies & Interests

Natural Beauty

This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.

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.

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.

Beliefs

Conservation

Good stewards of the earth, this population advocates for a cleaner environment and responsible use of resources. They often encourage others to recycle and use clean energy.

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.

Culture

Sites to See

This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.

Straight answers

Desoto County High School FAQs

Is the Desoto County High School zone a good place to live?+

It suits buyers who value space, affordability, and a slower pace over coastal density. The area offers a mix of home types across Lake Suzy, including 17 waterfront and 16 pool properties currently listed. It's a practical choice for families and anyone commuting toward the Gulf coast.

Is it expensive to buy here?+

No — this is one of the more affordable pockets of Southwest Florida. The median list price is $325,000 and homes have sold around $250,000 over the past year, with entry points as low as $70,000.

What do homes cost in this zone?+

Active listings range from $70,000 to $4,800,000, with a median list of $325,000 and an average of $291 per square foot on a median home size of 1,400 square feet. Over the last 12 months, 287 homes sold at a median price of $250,000.

How is the market right now?+

There are 133 active listings and homes take a median of 40 days to sell, so buyers have both choice and time. Sellers are receiving about 94% of their asking price on average, which leaves room to negotiate.

What should I expect for HOA fees and property taxes?+

The median HOA fee runs about $225 a month, though many homes in this rural zone carry no HOA at all. Median property taxes come in around $3,250 a year, and median rent is roughly $1,575 a month if you're weighing renting versus buying.

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