$2,650,000
8806 Start Center Street
Arcadia, FL 34269
Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Day on market
Flood zone
About this home
TURNKEY Waterfront Income Property | $237,000+/- Verifiable Gross Income | Offered at 7% Cap Rate | 16 Rental Income Units | 10 Buildings | 12.2 Acres | GULF ACCESS | One of the FIRST times available for private ownership purchase, previously sold by State of Florida. FULLY RENOVATED, with numerous NEWER ROOFS, NEW KITCHENS, APPLIANCES, HVACS, FLOORING, PAINT INSIDE AND OUT and more. Horse Creek Retreat is an established Airbnb business with a 4.99-star rating and 300+ reviews, providing immediate cash flow. Rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational, income-producing waterfront retreat with over 950 linear feet of Gulf access frontage on 12.2± acres. This unique property features 16 income-producing units across 10 structures, offering a diversified mix of short-term rentals, long-term tenants, and group accommodations. Improvements include a 9-unit Dormitory Building, a 7-bedroom Retreat Center ideal for large groups, Cafeteria Building, Waterfront Cottage and (3) Tiny homes, and income-producing (2) RV sites, Utility Building with Workshop, Large Pole Barn, and a Storage Building. Significant value-add potential remains, including a large waterfront cafeteria building with commercial kitchen (ideal for events or additional income) and an fully renovated owner’s residence that can be rented for added revenue. AGRICULTURAL Zoning Approved Uses: Agri-tourism, Bed & Breakfast, Vet Hospital, Animal Breeding/Training, Livestock sales, Fruit/Nut Production, Egg/Milk Production, Barns, AG equipment storage, Beekeeping, Private Dock, Commercial Fisheries, Family Day Care, HORSES/ANIMALS, and more! Property features include a private BOAT RAMP, serene canal frontage, livestock pen, and fully Fenced. "Off the Grid" potential with a private commercial Wastewater System & Water Treatment Facility. Conveniently located near I-75 within 10 min and Downtown Punta Gorda while offering privacy and natural surroundings adjacent to thousands of acres of preserved land. Ideal for investors, retreat operators, or those seeking a scalable hospitality business with strong in-place income and upside potential. Don't miss this RARE opportunity - schedule your tour today!
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 history1 days on market
- Status: ActiveMay 11, 2026
- Listed$2,650,000May 11, 2026
- Price increased$2,650,000
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Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential Income
- Sub type
- Quadruplex
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 1
- Subdivision
- Arcadia
- County
- Desoto
- Year built
- 1975
- Living area
- 14,223 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $186
- Lot size
- 531,432 sq ft
- Lot category
- 10 to less than 20
- Flood zone
- AE (12027C0276D)
- Pool
- Private pool
- Annual taxes
- $15,257 (2025)
- Parcel #
- 02-39-23-0000-0040-0000
- Zoning
- A-10
- MLS #
- TB8502793
Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 23
- Interior features
- Other
- Laundry
- Inside
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central, Ductless
- Cooling
- Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
Parking
- Carport
- Yes
HOA & Financial
- Total monthly fees
- $0/mo
- Total annual fees
- $0
- CDD
- No
- Min lease term
- No Minimum
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- No
- Additional lease restrictions
- N/A
- Approval process
- N/A
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Outbuildings, RV Hookup, Storage
- Construction materials
- Block, Frame
- Roof
- Metal, Shingle
- Foundation
- Crawlspace
- Pool
- Private pool
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Water access
- Yes
- Water view
- Yes
- Road surface
- Paved
Utilities
- Sewer
- Private Sewer
- Water source
- Private
- Utilities
- Private
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-05-11
- On market date
- 2026-05-11
- Original list price
- $2,650,000
- Occupant type
- Tenant
- MLS area
- 34269 - Arcadia
- Listing AOR
- Suncoast Tampa
- Status changed
- 2026-05-11
- Tax legal description
- BEG SW COR TH S 89D59M E 1337.54 FT TH N 1D10M45S W 2165.65 FT TO POB TH CONT SAME LI W 455.75 FT TH N 1D29M40S W 434.51 FT TH DUE W 537.92 FT TH N 0D12M40S E 190.56 FT TH DUE W 35 FT TH S 0D12M40S W 611.15 FT TH S 0D40M30S W 455.34 FT TH S 88D38M10S E 600.51 FT TO POB OR 111/525 INST:202014006137
Flood risk
FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (1% annual-chance / “100-year” floodplain). Flood insurance is generally required by mortgage lenders.
Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Location
Directions
From I-75 Kings Hwy Exit, 7 mi East of Kings Hwy Exit to Start Center Street to end of the road.
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