Homes for sale in
Arcadia, Florida
Small-town Florida with room to spread out
133
Homes for sale
$365,000
Median list price
$310
Avg price / sqft
35
Median days on market
Arcadia is the seat of DeSoto County, an inland pocket of Florida built around a historic downtown, cattle ranches, and the Peace River. It's the kind of place where a lot can mean acreage, where single-family homes and manufactured homes sit side by side, and where the pace is slower than the coast but the land goes further.
Today there are 133 active listings with a median list price of $365,000, and the market rewards patience — homes take a median of 35 days to sell. The range is wide, from entry-level places you can browse by price starting near $80,000 up to ranch and luxury homes ($1m+) topping $4.8M. Buyers looking for a pool or waterfront options have a real menu to work from.
Arcadia is in DeSoto County, Florida.
Within a 30-minute drive
Quick facts
$80,000 – $4.8M price range
1,406 sqft median home
$1,350/mo median rent
Leans buyer right now
Fresh on the market
Newest homes in Arcadia
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$437,900
8306 SW SAND CRANE LOT 87 CIRCLE, ARCADIA
1 bd · 1 ba · 1,000 sqft
$246,000
12398 SW CRENSHAW AVENUE, ARCADIA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,512 sqft
$350,000
523 N LEE AVENUE, ARCADIA
4 bd · 2 ba · 3,716 sqft
$879,000
5491 NW OAK HILL AVENUE, ARCADIA
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,090 sqft
$245,000
5635 SW BRAHMA AVENUE, ARCADIA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,629 sqft
$525,000
8551 SW SAND CRANE CIRCLE LOT 55, ARCADIA
1 bd · 1 ba · 1,000 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
$315,000
227 SMITH AVENUE, ARCADIA
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,617 sqft
$875,000
12241 SW GORDON HAY ROAD, ARCADIA
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,016 sqft
$325,000
8144 SW BIMINI WAY LOT 64, ARCADIA
1 bd · 1 ba · 300 sqft
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The Arcadia market
Leans buyer
7.8 months of inventory
Inventory is building — buyers have leverage and time.
Arcadia vs DeSoto County
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 7.1% yr/yr
Homes on the market
▲ 6.0% 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
Room for land and privacy
With 107 single-family homes and 23 manufactured homes active, Arcadia offers space and setups you won't find in tighter coastal markets.
Wide price range
Active listings run from $80,000 to $4.8 million, so first-time buyers and ranch buyers can both find a fit.
Water on the map
There are 13 waterfront listings tied to the Peace River and surrounding waterways for buyers who want to be near the water.
Pools for the Florida heat
Nineteen active homes come with a pool, a meaningful share for an inland market this size.
A market that gives you time
At a median 35 days on market, buyers here have breathing room to tour, compare, and negotiate.
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
≈ $2,636/mo
$365,000 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
$1,350/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 a slower, small-town Florida lifestyle with more land per dollar than the coast. The area is anchored by a historic downtown and the Peace River, and families are served by schools including Desoto County High School and Nocatee Elementary. It's inland and rural in character, which is the draw for many and worth weighing if you want city amenities nearby.
Is Arcadia expensive?+
Compared to Florida's coastal metros, Arcadia is affordable — the median list price is $365,000 and median rent runs about $1,350 a month. Entry points start around $80,000, and you can browse by price to see the lower end of the market. The high end climbs to $4.8 million for larger ranch and estate properties.
What do homes cost in Arcadia?+
The median list price is $365,000, with an average of $310 per square foot and a median home size around 1,406 square feet. Most inventory is single-family, though 23 manufactured homes widen the affordable end. For the top of the market, there are five luxury homes ($1m+) currently active.
How is the Arcadia housing market right now?+
There are 133 active listings and homes are taking a median of 35 days to sell, which gives buyers time to negotiate rather than rush. Seven new construction homes are on the market alongside resale inventory. Watch the just reduced listings for sellers who've adjusted their pricing.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Most of Arcadia is not HOA-governed, but where fees apply the median is around $225 a month, typically in the few gated or 55+ communities. The median property tax is about $3,342 per year. With only four gated communities active, most homes here carry little or no HOA cost.
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