12200 ACADEMY DRIVE
ARCADIA, FL 34269
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.
Sample estimate — not an appraisal
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.
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PITI + HOA- 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.
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Price history
From the property’s MLS record.
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2025 | Listed | $4,800,000 | — |
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