Homes zoned for
Desoto Middle School
Small-town Florida with room to spread out
140
Homes for sale
$315,000
Median list price
$283
Avg price / sqft
85
Median days on market
The Desoto Middle School zone sits in Lake Suzy, a quiet corner of DeSoto County where the pace is slower and the lots run larger than what you'll find closer to the coast. This is inland Florida at its most unpretentious — single-story homes, a handful of waterfront and pool properties, and easy access to the wider Southwest Florida region without the crowds or the price tag.
For buyers, the math here is friendlier than most of the state. The median list price sits at $325,000 with homes typically closing around $250,000, and with 133 active listings and a median of 40 days on market, there's genuine room to negotiate. If you've been priced out elsewhere, the range of Lake Suzy homes for sale is worth a serious look.
Desoto Middle 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
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$373,510
24500 SW KINGSWAY CIRCLE, LAKE SUZY
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,116 sqft
$199,900
906 E GIBSON STREET, ARCADIA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,440 sqft
$1,050,000
5420 SW COUNTY ROAD 769, ARCADIA
5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,011 sqft
$525,000
2827 SE CREEKWOOD TERRACE, ARCADIA
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,564 sqft
$439,900
3682 NW LIMESTONE HEIGHTS STREET, ARCADIA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,536 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
$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 Desoto Middle 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 Middle School vs Arcadia
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 3.8% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Desoto Middle School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Desoto Middle School home
≈ $2,364/mo
$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 Middle 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 Middle School FAQs
Is the Desoto Middle School zone a good place to live?+
It's a good fit if you want quiet, space, and inland Florida value over coastal density. The Lake Suzy area within DeSoto County leans residential and low-key, with a healthy 133 active listings to choose from including waterfront and pool homes.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
Not by Florida standards. The median list price is $325,000 and the median sold price over the last year was $250,000, well below much of the state — though the range runs all the way from $70,000 to $4.8 million.
What do homes cost in this zone?+
Expect a median list price around $325,000, or roughly $291 per square foot on a typical 1,400-square-foot home. There are also five listings above $1 million for buyers at the top of the market. Browse current Lake Suzy homes for sale to see the full spread.
How is the market right now?+
Balanced and buyer-friendly. Homes take a median of 40 days to sell, 287 closed in the past 12 months, and sellers are getting about 94% of their asking price — which means there's usually room to make an offer below list.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $225 a month, though many homes here carry no HOA at all given the larger lots. Median property tax is around $3,250 a year, and if you're weighing renting first, the median rent is about $1,575 a month.
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