Homes zoned for
Desoto Middle School
Room to spread out along the Peace River corridor
149
Homes for sale
$360,000
Median list price
$286
Avg price / sqft
49
Median days on market
The Desoto Middle School attendance zone covers a stretch of DeSoto County where Lake Suzy meets the wider Arcadia area — a place built around bigger lots, quiet water frontage, and easy access to the Peace River. It's the kind of zone where waterfront and pool homes still show up regularly, and where 24 active waterfront listings give buyers real choice on how close to the water they want to be. Browse the current Lake Suzy homes for sale and you'll see the range fast, or scan the live map to get your bearings.
For a buyer today, this is a market with negotiating room. With 150 active listings, a median list price of $359,500, and homes taking a median 51 days to sell, sellers are averaging 94% of asking — so there's space to make a reasoned offer. The $65,000-to-$4.8M spread tells you this zone holds everything from starter parcels to riverfront estates.
Desoto Middle School is an attendance zone in Arcadia, Florida.
Quick facts
$65,000 – $4.8M price range
1,462 sqft median home
$225/mo median HOA
$1,798/mo median rent
296 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$879,000
5491 NW OAK HILL AVENUE, ARCADIA
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,090 sqft
$725,000
1277 SW EAST CREEK TRAIL, ARCADIA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,870 sqft
$649,000
8423 NW PINE LEVEL STREET, ARCADIA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,536 sqft
$585,000
8602 SW SAND CRANE CIRCLE LOT 51, ARCADIA
1 bd · 1 ba · 1,000 sqft
$565,000
8318 SW SAND CRANE CIRCLE LOT 86, ARCADIA
1 bd · 1 ba · 1,000 sqft
$525,000
8551 SW SAND CRANE CIRCLE LOT 55, ARCADIA
1 bd · 1 ba · 1,000 sqft
$515,000
11614 SW COURTLY MANOR DRIVE, LAKE SUZY
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,000 sqft
$479,000
1446 NW MAGNOLIA TERRACE, ARCADIA
5 bd · 2 ba · 1,881 sqft
$437,900
8306 SW SAND CRANE LOT 87 CIRCLE, ARCADIA
1 bd · 1 ba · 1,000 sqft
$385,000
12942 SW KINGSWAY CIRCLE, LAKE SUZY
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,976 sqft
$369,500
11587 SE FOSTER AVENUE, ARCADIA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,548 sqft
$350,000
523 N LEE AVENUE, ARCADIA
4 bd · 2 ba · 3,716 sqft
Every active listing inside the Desoto Middle School attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Desoto Middle School market
296
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 Middle School vs Arcadia
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 2.6% 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
≈ $2,610/mo
$360,000 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
$1,798/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 suits buyers who want space, quiet, and water access within DeSoto County's Lake Suzy area. The active mix includes 24 waterfront and 19 pool homes, so lifestyle-driven buyers have genuine options. You can filter the whole zone on the live map.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
It's moderate for Florida, with a median list price of $359,500 and homes actually selling around $255,000 over the last 12 months. Average price per square foot runs $286 on a median home size of 1,456 square feet. The $65,000 floor means entry points exist well below the median.
What do homes cost in this zone?+
Active listings range from $65,000 to $4.8 million, with a median list of $359,500. Over the past year, 296 homes sold at a median of $255,000, so most closings land below the current asking median. The four active $1M+ listings sit at the high end of that spread.
How is the market moving?+
It's a steady, buyer-friendly pace: median days on market is 51, and sellers are averaging 94% of their asking price. With 150 active listings against 296 sales in the past year, there's healthy supply for a measured decision.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs $225 per month, though many properties in this zone carry no association at all. Median property tax is $3,349 per year, and the median rent of $1,798 per month gives investors a benchmark for return.
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