1221 SKATES STREET
ARCADIA, FL 34266
About this home
Nestled on 2.5 fully fenced acres, this beautifully maintained ranch-style home offers the perfect blend of peaceful country living and modern comfort. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and approximately 1,890 square feet of living space, this move-in-ready property has been thoughtfully updated and is ready for its next owner. Recent upgrades include a new roof (2021), new A/C (2024), hurricane impact windows for added safety, a beautifully remodeled kitchen with custom cabinetry and stainless steel appliances, and a renovated saltwater pool complete with a saltwater pool heater for year-round enjoyment. Step outside and enjoy your own private oasis featuring a screened pool enclosure, covered lanai, gazebo with a BBQ area, mature oak and fruit trees, and expansive open space to relax, entertain, or enjoy the outdoors. A detached storage shed provides added convenience, and the separate 1-bedroom, 1-bath in-law suite offers exceptional versatility as guest accommodations, a home office, multigenerational living space, or a potential income-producing rental. Combining the tranquility and privacy of country living with the convenience of being just minutes from shopping, dining, schools, and historic downtown Arcadia, this exceptional property is a rare opportunity. Don't miss your chance to own a beautifully updated home on acreage with outstanding amenities, modern upgrades, and endless possibilities.
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Living area
- 1,890 sqft
- Heating
- Central, Electric, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Features
- Other, Thermostat
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer…
Exterior & lot
- Lot size
- 108,900 sqft (2.5 ac)
- Pool
- Yes
- Roof
- Shingle
- Construction
- Brick
- Exterior
- Hurricane Shutters, Sliding Doors, Storage
Parking
- Garage
- 2 spaces
Financial
- Annual tax
- $6,092 (2025)
- Price / sqft
- $304/sqft
Utilities
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected
Property
- Property type
- Single Family
- Year built
- 1976
- Subdivision
- N/A
- County
- DeSoto
Listing
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 5 days
- MLS #
- MFR801845560
- Source
- Stellar MLS
Listed by Jimena Lugo · TOWN & COUNTRY PROPERTIES OF FL
Listing data provided by Stellar MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Sample estimate — not an appraisal
Based on 21 comparable sales within 3 miles of ARCADIA, FL, this home is priced over RENA ValiQ.
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Estimate your monthly cost
PITI + HOA- Principal & interest
- $3,060/mo
- Property tax
- $527/mo
- Home insurance
- $200/mo
Tax, insurance and HOA are editable estimates with Florida-typical defaults — Florida homeowners insurance in particular varies widely by location and elevation. Confirm exact figures with a lender and insurer.
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Price history
From the property’s MLS record.
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026 | Listed | $575,000 | — |
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Location
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