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Active · Single Family

12200 ACADEMY DRIVE

ARCADIA, FL 34269

Beds
5 beds
Baths
7 baths
Area
9,000 sqft
Single FamilyBuilt 19811,924,045 sqft lotDuctlessDuctlessFireplace$533/sqft361 days on market

About this home

~50 Acre Private Airport & Equestrian Estate – SW Florida | AIRPORT CODE: 20FL Property Description / Public Remarks Nearly 50 acres on a private airport property (20FL) in SW Florida—just minutes from I-75. This estate is an aviation and equestrian lover’s dream, combining a private airstrip, horse/livestock potential, and luxury redevelopment possibilities. Key Features: Runway & Aviation Infrastructure • 3,800' grass strip runway • 50' x 100' concrete pad ready for hangar • Airport membership is voluntary; details available Main Residence – 10,000 sq. ft. (Unfinished) • Brick + poured-concrete construction with durable metal roof • Partially finished — ideal to complete as a private residence, retreat, or venue Natural & Landscape Features • Multiple lakes and a private island • Undisturbed, scenic terrain for privacy and event settings Outbuildings & Utility Structures • Large pole barn suitable for storage, equipment, or agricultural uses • Fully fenced perimeter Zoning, Use & Development Potential • Zoned Agricultural — supports equestrian, farming, livestock, or tax-benefit use • Future Land Use: RSF-1 — opens opportunity for residential subdivision • Flexible possibilities — private aviation estate, boutique event venue, equestrian retreat, private homesites Location & Lifestyle • Minutes from interstate access • In a region framed by upscale golf communities and luxury amenities • Ideal for buyers seeking both aviation convenience and equestrian/ farm lifestyle

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
7
Living area
9,000 sqft
Heating
Ductless
Cooling
Ductless
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Concrete
Fireplace
Yes
Stories
2
Features
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Appliances
None

Exterior & lot

Lot size
1,924,045 sqft (44.17 ac)
Waterfront
Yes
Roof
Metal
Construction
Block, Brick, Concrete
Exterior
Balcony, Lighting, Private Mailbox

Parking

Carport
2 spaces

Financial

Annual tax
$5,018 (2024)
Price / sqft
$533/sqft

Utilities

Water
Public
Sewer
Septic Tank
Utilities
BB/HS Internet Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Available, Water Connected

Property

Property type
Single Family
Year built
1981
Subdivision
NORTH SHORE/KINGSWAY
County
DeSoto

Listing

Status
Active
Days on market
39 days
MLS #
MFR768175105
Source
Stellar MLS

Listed by Dominic Fornal · EXP REALTY LLC

Listing data provided by Stellar MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

RRENA ValiQRENA ValiQ is an estimated value, blended from public sale comps, neighbourhood trend and this listing’s own metrics. It is a reference, not a guaranteed or asking price. The final number moves on diligence, terms and timing.Estimate

Sample estimate — not an appraisal

$4.84M
+0.8% vs asking
$4.55M low$5.13M high

Based on 15 comparable sales within 2 miles of ARCADIA, FL, this home is priced in line with RENA ValiQ.

Reference only. Estimates blend public sale comps, neighbourhood trend and the listing’s own metrics. Final price moves on diligence, terms and timing — RENA is your second read, not your agent.

Estimate your monthly cost

PITI + HOA
Estimated monthly payment$24,689/mo
Principal & interest
$24,271/mo
Property tax
$418/mo
Home insurance
$0/mo

Opens at 20% down over 30 years at 6.5%, the same assumptions as the answers below. Property tax is this listing's own bill; insurance is left out until you enter a quote, because Florida premiums turn on roof age, elevation and carrier. Every field is editable.

Ask about this property

Answered from this listing’s own figures and the sales around it.

Price history

From the property’s MLS record.

DateEventPriceChange
Aug 22, 2025Listed$4,800,000

NeighbourhoodSample data

Reference scores for ARCADIA, FL. Schools, mobility and amenities feed live data once the dedicated provider connection lands.

Walk Score
65/ 100
Somewhat walkable
Transit Score
67/ 100
Good transit
Bike Score
57/ 100
Bikeable
Elementary school
Not listed
Not named in the MLS record for this home
Middle school
Not listed
Not named in the MLS record for this home
High school
Not listed
Not named in the MLS record for this home

Location

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