Homes for sale in
DeSoto County, Florida
Old Florida ranchland with room to breathe
156
Homes for sale
$349,000
Median list price
$289
Avg price / sqft
41
Median days on market
DeSoto County sits inland in Southwest Florida, built around the historic downtown of Arcadia and the quieter riverside pockets like Lake Suzy. This is cattle country and citrus country — antique shops, a rodeo tradition, and the Peace River threading through it all. If you want acreage, single-family homes with elbow room, or a slower pace within reach of the coast, this is one of the last affordable corners of the region.
The market here rewards patience and value. With 156 active listings and a median list price of $349,000, buyers have real choice across price points — from homes under $200k to a handful of $1M-plus properties. Homes take a median of about 40 days to sell and close at roughly 94% of asking, so there's genuine room to negotiate, especially on listings that are just reduced.
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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$315,000
12116 SW COUNTY RD. 769 # 136, LAKE SUZY
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,920 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 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
Genuinely affordable inland Florida
With a median sold price of $255,000 over the last year, DeSoto County remains one of the lower-cost markets in Southwest Florida.
Room for waterfront and pools
Buyers can choose among 21 [waterfront homes](/area/desoto-county-fl/waterfront-homes) and 24 [homes with a pool](/area/desoto-county-fl/homes-with-pool) currently on the market.
A real range of homes
Active prices span from $80,000 to $4,800,000, covering everything from manufactured homes to sprawling acreage estates.
Golf and gated options exist
Twelve [golf communities](/area/desoto-county-fl/golf-course-communities) and five [gated communities](/area/desoto-county-fl/gated-communities) are among the active listings, mostly clustered near Lake Suzy.
Negotiating leverage for buyers
At a median 40 days on market and 94% of asking on average, sellers here are motivated and open to offers.
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's a good fit if you value space, a slower pace, and inland Florida character over coastal density. The county centers on Arcadia, known for its antique district and rodeo heritage, with quieter riverside living around Lake Suzy. Single-family homes make up the bulk of the market — 113 of the current listings — so it suits buyers who want a house and a yard.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
No — DeSoto County is one of the more affordable markets in the region, with a median list price of $349,000 and a median sold price of $255,000 over the past year. Prices run from about $80,000 up to $4,800,000, so there's a wide spread. You can browse by price to see options at the lower end.
What do homes cost in DeSoto County?+
The median home is about 1,423 square feet and averages $289 per square foot, with a current median list price of $349,000. Manufactured homes and condos pull the entry point lower, while waterfront homes and acreage estates reach into the millions. The housing mix is mostly single-family, with 24 manufactured homes, nine condos, and six villas also active.
How is the market right now?+
There are 156 active listings and 294 homes sold in the last 12 months, with a median of about 40 days on market. Sellers are averaging 94% of their asking price, which gives buyers room to negotiate — watch the just reduced listings for the best openings.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $225 per month, though many single-family and acreage properties carry no HOA at all — fees mostly appear in the gated communities and golf neighborhoods. Median property tax is around $3,488 per year, and the median rent sits at $1,800 per month if you're weighing renting versus buying.
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