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Active · Single Family

5871 HIGHWAY 31

ARCADIA, FL 34266

Beds
Baths
Area
94,986 sqft
Single FamilyBuilt 1968744,839 sqft lotNone$41.6/sqft1281 days on market

About this home

POTENTIAL INDUSTRIAL OR HOUSING OPPORTUNITY AWAITS! Multiple buildings with dozens of individual rooms, bathrooms, office space, and cafeteria. Located in South DeSoto County directly off Hwy 31 on approximately 17 acres. Possible Seller Financing Available! This property was previously a part of the state owned juvenile justice center. ONLY 20 -30 minutes to Babcock Ranch, Ft Myers, Punta Gorda and Interstate 75.

Facts & features

Interior

Living area
94,986 sqft
Cooling
None

Exterior & lot

Lot size
744,839 sqft (17 ac)
Construction
Block

Financial

Price / sqft
$41.6/sqft

Utilities

Utilities
Electrical Nearby

Property

Property type
Single Family
Year built
1968
County
DeSoto

Listing

Status
Active
Days on market
1244 days
MLS #
MFR683554266
Source
Stellar MLS

Listed by Walt Bethel · RE/MAX HARBOR REALTY

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

$3.98M
+0.8% vs asking
$3.74M low$4.22M high

Based on 17 comparable sales within 1 mile 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$22,936/mo
Principal & interest
$19,973/mo
Property tax
$2,963/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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Answered from this listing’s own figures and the sales around it.

Price history

From the property’s MLS record.

DateEventPriceChange
Jul 14, 2026Price reduced$3,950,000−$1,050,000
Feb 14, 2023Listed$5,000,000

NeighbourhoodSample data

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

Walk Score
47/ 100
Car-dependent
Transit Score
69/ 100
Good transit
Bike Score
42/ 100
Somewhat 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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