12200 SW ACADEMY DRIVE, ARCADIA, FL, 34269
Active334 days on marketListed Aug 24, 2025MLS #C7514014
About this home
12200 SW ACADEMY DRIVE
~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
The home at a glance
5
Bedrooms
6.5
Bathrooms
9,000
Sqft
44.17 ac
Lot size
1981
Year built
Two
Levels
$533
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$28,279 /mo · 10% down Conventional, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
Above the FHA loan limit for our service areas, so Conventional is the default. VA buyers: switch below — $0 down.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Run your own numbers
FHA isn’t available at this price — the loan would exceed the $541,287 FHA limit for our service areas.
Estimated payment
$28,279/mo
Includes estimated PMI — it drops off once you reach 20% equity. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
$/sqft vs Arcadia actives
$533 vs $239
Days on market
334 vs 35 typical
Where $533/sqft sits among the 119 Arcadia actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Arcadia
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ARCADIA 34269 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
5,111
Median age
62.7
Median income
$54,792
Median home value
$188,800
Avg household
2.16
Households w/ children
347
For the school run
DeSoto County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Arcadia market
$280K → $260K
Arcadia median sold, yr/yr
94.4%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
53 of 119
Arcadia actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Arcadia, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 1335% above the ARCADIA 34269 median. See the full Arcadia market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 12200 SW ACADEMY DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Mar ’26$155,000
12144 SW EGRET CIRCLE UNIT 901 · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,360 sqft · $114/sqft · 20 DOM
Sold · Feb ’26$115,900
12144 SW EGRET CIRCLE UNIT 105 · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,360 sqft · $85/sqft · 145 DOM
Sold · Mar ’26$156,000
12144 SW EGRET CIRCLE UNIT 602 · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,145 sqft · $136/sqft · 366 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Eric Chery
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 12200 SW ACADEMY DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 12200 SW ACADEMY DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
12200 SW ACADEMY DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 12200 SW ACADEMY DRIVE?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $28,279/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
What are the property taxes on 12200 SW ACADEMY DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2024) was $5,018. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
How does the price compare to other homes in Arcadia?+
At $4,800,000, this home is listed about 1215% above the Arcadia median of $365,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 12200 SW ACADEMY DRIVE?+
Nocatee Elementary School (elementary) — DeSoto County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Three things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$4,800,000 runs 1335% above the ARCADIA 34269 median — but at 9,000 sqft it's also nearly 6 times the size of the typical Arcadia listing.
02Waterfront living
This home sits directly on the water — the single scarcest feature in Florida inventory and the strongest long-term value anchor.
03Time on market is leverage
334 days on market against a Arcadia median of 35 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
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Listing courtesy of EXP REALTY LLC · Dominic Fornal. MLS #C7514014.
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