$629,000
5205 Carlton Avenue
Arcadia, FL 34266
Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Garage spaces
Flood zone
About this home
Classic brick, tucked behind a privacy hedge, with the kind of curb appeal that makes you slow down when you drive by. Two car garage, beautiful setting, and then… wait for it… a fully finished apartment above the garage. Yes, really. Inside the main home, you’ve got soaring vaulted ceilings, two skylights pouring in natural light, and a stone wood-burning fireplace that anchors the whole living space. The kitchen is a functional galley layout with a cozy breakfast nook that feels like the perfect spot to start your mornings. Now let’s talk about this primary suite… because it is BIG. Like 15x28 big. Plenty of room to create your own little retreat, plus a massive walk-in closet and an oversized bathroom with a soaking tub that was made for slow evenings. There’s also a huge bonus room that could easily serve as a third bedroom, game room, office… whatever fits your life. And the laundry/utility room? Packed with cabinetry and storage. Everything has its place here. Step outside and it only gets better. Multiple sets of French doors lead you out to a screened-in lanai with an in-ground heated pool, giving you a true indoor-outdoor lifestyle setup. And then the guest apartment… such a game changer. Full kitchen, full bathroom, walk-in closet, and tucked away above the detached garage. Perfect for guests, extended family, or even a little income opportunity. And did I mention that both roofs were replaced 2023? All of this sits on over 6 acres, zoned for animals, with scattered shade trees that just make the whole property feel peaceful and established. There are multiple sheds and outbuildings, plenty of room to spread out, and yes… this is absolutely the kind of place where a tire swing or picnic table just makes sense. This isn’t just a house, it’s one of those properties you have to experience to fully appreciate. And once you do… you’ll get it.
Estimated monthly payment
Estimate only. Taxes use the listing's reported amount where available; insurance is a Florida-average estimate. Your actual payment will vary — run a full calculation or talk to a lender.
Price & listing history53 days on market
- Status: ActiveApr 1, 2026
- Listed$659,000Apr 1, 2026
- Price reduced$629,000
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Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Single Family Residence
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 53
- Subdivision
- N/A
- County
- Desoto
- Year built
- 1983
- Living area
- 3,256 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $193
- Building area
- 5,212 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 281,833 sq ft
- Lot category
- 5 to less than 10
- Flood zone
- X (12027C0169C)
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- Pool
- Private pool
- Annual taxes
- $4,271 (2025)
- Parcel #
- 26-38-24-0000-0355-0000
- Zoning
- A-5
- MLS #
- C7523652
Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full bathrooms
- 3
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Stories / Levels
- Multi/Split
- Direction faces
- East
- Fireplace
- Yes
- In-law suite
- Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Parking features
- Driveway
HOA & Financial
- Total monthly fees
- $0/mo
- Total annual fees
- $0
- CDD
- No
- Homestead exemption
- Yes
- Min lease term
- No Minimum
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- No
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- French Doors, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Storage
- Construction materials
- Brick
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Slab
- Pool
- Private pool
- Road surface
- Paved
Utilities
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Water source
- Well
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | First | 10x9 |
| Living Room | First | 17x16 |
| Dining Room | First | 17x12 |
| Dinette | First | 10x9 |
| Primary Bedroom | First | 15x28 |
| Bedroom 2 | First | 12x9 |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-04-01
- On market date
- 2026-04-01
- Original list price
- $659,000
- Occupant type
- Vacant
- MLS area
- 34266 - Arcadia
- Listing AOR
- Port Charlotte
- Status changed
- 2026-04-01
- Tax legal description
- LAND SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF DESOTO IN THE STATE OF FL BEING AT THE NE CORNER OF NE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 38 SOUTH, RANGE 24 EAST; THENCE S 0 DEGREE 12' 40" E ALONG EAST LINE OF SAID TRACT, 895.66 FEET TO P.O.B.; THENCE WEST AND PARALLEL TO NORTH LINE OF SAID TRACT, 655.88 FT.; THENCE S 0 DEGREE 03' 08" E, 429.84 FT. TO SOUTH LINE OF SAID TRACT; THENCE N 89 DEGREES 53' 37" E, ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE, 657.07 FT. TO SE CORNER OF SAID NE 1/4 OF NE 1/4; THENCE N 0 DEGREE 12' 40" W ALONG EAST LINE OF SAID TRACT, 428.62 FT. TO P.O.B. LESS ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY ON EAST SIDE. ALL LYING AND BEING IN DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA.
Flood risk
Minimal-risk area outside the mapped floodplain. Flood insurance is optional and typically low-cost.
Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Location
Directions
Take HWY 17 S, Turn Left onto Co Rd 760A, Turn Right onto Carlton Ave. Property will be on the Right.
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