12241 GORDON HAY ROAD
ARCADIA, FL 34269
About this home
Beyond the gated entrance, beneath a canopy of majestic oak trees, you'll discover a place where life moves at a more peaceful pace. Set on 20 fenced acres in Fort Ogden between Arcadia and Punta Gorda, this private country estate embodies the beauty, privacy, and freedom of Old Florida living. As you arrive, open pastures, a scenic pond, and sprawling oak trees create a setting that feels worlds away from the demands of everyday life. Whether you're dreaming of horses grazing in the pasture, tending a hobby farm, or simply enjoying the privacy of your own acreage, this property offers the space and flexibility to make it your own. The ranch-style home welcomes you with over 2,000 square feet of comfortable living space, featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and fireplace. The versatile third bedroom off laundry area with storage can easily serve as a home office, game room,or creative retreat. Large gathering spaces invite family and friends to come together, while the screened lanai and sparkling pool provide the perfect backdrop for quiet mornings, afternoon swims, and unforgettable Florida sunsets. Outside, the possibilities continue. A large pole barn with stalls, roll up door, and electric service, along with multiple storage sheds, offers ample room for horses, equipment, projects, and recreational vehicles. The expansive acreage provides endless opportunities for equestrian pursuits, gardening, livestock, outdoor recreation, or future improvements. With no HOA restrictions and plenty of room to roam, this is more than just a home. It's a chance to embrace a lifestyle defined by open skies, peaceful surroundings, and the freedom to create the country retreat you've always imagined.
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Living area
- 2,016 sqft
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile, Laminate
- Features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Thermostat
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator…
Exterior & lot
- Lot size
- 864,230 sqft (19.84 ac)
- Pool
- Yes
- Roof
- Shingle
- Construction
- Stone, Wood Siding
- Exterior
- Lighting, Other, Storage
Parking
- Carport
- 2 spaces
Financial
- Annual tax
- $1,863 (2025)
- Price / sqft
- $396/sqft
Utilities
- Water
- Private, Well
- Sewer
- Private Sewer, Septic Tank
- Utilities
- Other
Property
- Property type
- Single Family
- Year built
- 1980
- Subdivision
- N/A
- County
- DeSoto
Assigned schools
- Middle
- DeSoto Middle School
- High
- DeSoto County High School
Listing
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 29 days
- MLS #
- MFR794032186
- Source
- Stellar MLS
Listed by Bobbi Bevis · RE/MAX HARBOR REALTY
Listing data provided by Stellar MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Sample estimate — not an appraisal
Based on 30 comparable sales within 4 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- Principal & interest
- $4,040/mo
- Property tax
- $155/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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2026 | Price reduced | $799,000 | −$76,000 |
| Jun 19, 2026 | Listed | $875,000 | — |
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