5205 SW CARLTON AVENUE, Arcadia, FL 34266

• 3 beds |
• 3 baths |
• 3,256 sqft

Property Description

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.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

April 1, 2026

Data Last Updated:

May 25, 2026 at 10:23PM

Listing Office:

EXP REALTY LLC : 863-494-9009

Listing Agent:

Brandi Long : 863-990-7256

MLS ID:

C7523652

Interior

• General: Ceiling Fans(s)Living Room/Dining Room ComboPrimary Bedroom Main FloorWalk-In Closet(s)Window Treatments
• Rooms: Bonus RoomInside Utility
• Appliances: DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRangeRefrigeratorWasher
• Laundry: InsideLaundry Room
• Flooring: CarpetTile
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: Central
• Fireplace: Living RoomFireplace

Exterior

• General: French DoorsLightingRain GuttersStorage
• Other Structures: Guest HouseShed(s)StorageFront PorchRear PorchScreened
• Pool: In GroundLightingScreen Enclosure
• Parking: Driveway

Construction

• Roofing: Shingle
• Windows: Skylight(s)
• General: BrickMulti/SplitSlab

Location

• Road/Access: Paved
• Originating MLS: Stellar MLS
• County: DeSoto

Lot

• Zoning: A-5LAND 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 26TOWNSHIP 38 SOUTHRANGE 24 EAST; THENCE S 0 DEGREE 12' 40" E ALONG EAST LINE OF SAID TRACT895.66 FEET TO P.O.B.; THENCE WEST AND PARALLEL TO NORTH LINE OF SAID TRACT655.88 FT.; THENCE S 0 DEGREE 03' 08" E429.84 FT. TO SOUTH LINE OF SAID TRACT; THENCE N 89 DEGREES 53' 37" EALONG SAID SOUTH LINE657.07 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 TRACT428.62 FT. TO P.O.B. LESS ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY ON EAST SIDE. ALL LYING AND BEING IN DESOTO COUNTYFLORIDA.26-38-24-0000-0355-0000
• View: Trees/Woods

Utilities

• Utilities: Electricity Connected
• Water: Well
• Sewer: Septic Tank

Financial

• Source: Stellar MLS
• Ownership: Fee Simple