# 12200 SW ACADEMY DRIVE, Arcadia, FL 34269

> **TL;DR:** 5bd/7ba single family, $4,800,000 ($533/sqft), built 1981, 9,000 sqft.
> Fireplace, Waterfront, RV Parking. Est. $20,800/mo. Listed 283 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $4,800,000 |
| Price/sqft | $533 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 6 full, 1 half |
| Square Feet | 9,000 |
| Year Built | 1981 |
| Lot Size | 1,924,045 sqft (44.17 acres) |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 283 |

## Why This Home Stands Out

- **Waterfront** - Direct water access

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $20,800 |
| **Total** | **$20,800** |

## Key Amenities

- Fireplace
- Waterfront
- RV Parking

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1981
- 44.17 acre lot
- Fireplace
- Waterfront

## Description

### Agent Description
~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

## Location

- **Address:** 12200 SW ACADEMY DRIVE, Arcadia, FL 34269
- **County:** DeSoto
- **Neighborhood:** NORTH SHORE/KINGSWAY
- **Coordinates:** 27.04512, -82.043715
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=27.04512,-82.043715

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Dominic Fornal
- **Brokerage:** EXP REALTY LLC
- **Phone:** 9419142911
- **Email:** domsellsparadise@gmail.com

## Primary Photo

![12200 SW ACADEMY DRIVE - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/54a680fcf07ec36b59b62f05a4841bfal-f1815718031r.jpg)

*9 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/12200-sw-academy-drive-arcadia-fl-34269-c7514014)*

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**MLS#:** C7514014 | **Updated:** 2026-06-17
**Source:** listhub

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