5826 SW HIGHWAY 72, ARCADIA, FL, 34266
Active227 days on marketListed Dec 9, 2025MLS #C7518532
About this home
5826 SW HIGHWAY 72
Escape to a stunning farmhouse-style retreat on 15 peaceful acres. Located at 5826 Hwy 72, this property is ideal as a personal residence, an income-producing Airbnb, or a private weekend escape. It features a 1-bed, 1-bath barn loft, a 4-bedroom, 2-bath home, a large barn perfect for entertaining, and plenty of space for all your animals. A long private driveway welcomes you in and leads to the charming home, where an open floor plan keeps the space bright and easy to enjoy. The bedrooms are spacious, and the primary suite offers a walk-in shower and timeless farmhouse details. The metal roof is in excellent condition, giving you extra peace of mind. The property is zoned for horses and offers endless outdoor fun. Spend your days fishing in the large scenic pond, grilling with friends, or relaxing beneath the beautiful mature oak trees. The kitchen opens to both the screened-in front porch and the covered back porch, perfect for enjoying quiet mornings or sunset views. With all 15 acres fully fenced and gated, you’ll have room to spread out and enjoy true country living. You’re just minutes from Downtown Arcadia, I-75, and everything Southwest Florida has to offer, while still being able to slip away into your own private oasis at any time. This property is full of southern charm and endless opportunity. Schedule your own personal tour today!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
5
Bedrooms
3.5
Bathrooms
2,743
Sqft
15 ac
Lot size
1999
Year built
One
Levels
$346
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.
$6,426 /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
$6,426/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
$346 vs $304
Days on market
227 vs 35 typical
Where $346/sqft sits among the 6 homes for sale in ARCADIA
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
Get to know Arcadia. See the full Arcadia guide →
ARCADIA 34266 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
29,065
Median age
39.7
Median income
$47,414
Median home value
$144,600
Avg household
2.55
Households w/ children
3,349
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)
3 of 6
ARCADIA have cut their price
Median sold price, Arcadia, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 253% above the ARCADIA 34266 median. See the full Arcadia market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 5826 SW HIGHWAY 72
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Jun ’26$750,000
Nearby listing · same community
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,842 sqft · $264/sqft · 4 DOM
Sold · Jul ’25$360,000
10724 SW PARK AVENUE · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,972 sqft · $183/sqft · 18 DOM
Sold · Jul ’26$620,000
1807 NW OWENS AVENUE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,740 sqft · $356/sqft · 33 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
David Ramirez
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 5826 SW HIGHWAY 72 — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 5826 SW HIGHWAY 72 — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
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Straight answers
5826 SW HIGHWAY 72 FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 5826 SW HIGHWAY 72?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $6,426/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 5826 SW HIGHWAY 72?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2024) was $9,472. 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 $949,000, this home is listed about 160% above the Arcadia median of $365,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 5826 SW HIGHWAY 72?+
West Elementary School (elementary) — DeSoto County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Four things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$949,000 runs 253% above the ARCADIA 34266 median — but at 2,743 sqft it's also nearly twice 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
227 days on market against a Arcadia median of 35 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $1,199,000, now $949,000 — a $250K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
Keep looking
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Listing courtesy of SELLSTATE VISION REALTY · Savannah Zarris. MLS #C7518532.
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