227 N Smith Ave

Arcadia, FL 34266

$315,000
Price
3
Beds
2,617 Sq. Ft.
$120 / Sq. Ft.
2,617
Sq. Ft.
$120
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Fabulous Cottage is a massive property offering 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and the convenience of city sewer and water. Situated on a spacious corner lot, it provides easy access from multiple roads, making guest parking simple and stress-free. The main home features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, a spacious laundry room, updated electricity, and a new shingle roof, and is complemented by an attached mother-in-law unit with 4 bedrooms and 2 baths—perfect for extended family or guests. Both dwellings are equipped...Fabulous Cottage is a massive property offering 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and the convenience of city sewer and water. Situated on a spacious corner lot, it provides easy access from multiple roads, making guest parking simple and stress-free. The main home features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, a spacious laundry room, updated electricity, and a new shingle roof, and is complemented by an attached mother-in-law unit with 4 bedrooms and 2 baths—perfect for extended family or guests. Both dwellings are equipped with appliances and laundry rooms and have newer central A/C units. This property is ideal for those who wish to care for loved ones while maintaining privacy and independence.

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  1. Listed by Maribel Carrillo • Brokerage DRE #256128 • TURNER REALTY, INC.
    P: (863)-990-2853 C: (863)-990-2853 MaribelCarrillo1@yahoo.com

Property Details for 227 North Smith Avenue

Architectural Style
Bungalow
Subdivision Name
E R WATSONS ADD
Township
37
Waterfront
No
Furnished
Unfurnished
LISTING UPDATED: 02/07/2026 06:53 AM

Property Details for 227 North Smith Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #C7521609
Days on Market2
Taxes$5,096 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1946
Lot Size0.38 AC / 16,640 SF
CountyDeSoto County

Location

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Building Information for 227 North Smith Avenue

Stories-Year Built1946Building Size-Lot Size0.38 AC / 16,640 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,960 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,535

Property Taxes

$425

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 227 North Smith Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 2816.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Directions: HWY 70 WEST (Hickory Street) right on Wilson, then immediately left on Whidden, right on Smith, look for the property on the left.
  • Elementary School: West Elementary School
  • Middle Or Junior School: DeSoto Middle School
  • High School: DeSoto County High School
  • Mls Major Change Type: New Listing
  • Major Change Type: New Listing
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Road Frontage Type: Street Paved
  • Senior Community: No
  • Unit Number: No
  • Street Number: 227
  • Street Name: SMITH
  • Street Suffix: AVENUE
  • State: FL
  • City: ARCADIA
Parking
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • CDD: No
  • Tax Block: D
  • Tax Legal Description: E R WATSONS ADD TO ARCADIA LOTS 9 & 10 BLK D INST:201214003641 INST:202014004705 INST:202114000722
  • Tax Lot: 9
  • Tax Year: 2025
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Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Corner Lot, City Lot, Oversized Lot
  • Parcel Number: 253724039400D00090
  • Total Acreage: 1/4 to less than 1/2
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Extras: No
  • Zoning: R-1B
  • Living Area: 2617
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 1946
  • Flood Zone Code: X
  • Flood Zone Date: 11-06-2013
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12027C0176C
  • Homestead: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Public Survey Range: 24
  • Public Survey Section: 25
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Frame
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Other
  • Foundation Details: Crawlspace
  • Levels: One
  • Pool Private: No
  • Pool: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Additional Rooms: Inside Utility, Interior In-Law Suite w/Private Entry
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Thermostat
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Closet
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 9.0
  • Water View: No
  • Bathrooms Half: 0

Property History for 227 North Smith Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 6, 2026

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #C7521609

$315,000—
Jan 10, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1504317534

$285,000

+79.1% / yr

Jan 10, 2023

Sold

MFRMLS #C7466858

$285,000—
Oct 31, 2022

Pending

MFRMLS #C7466858

—
Oct 10, 2022

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #C7466858

$299,000—
Aug 13, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #677324437

$70,000

+2.4% / yr

Aug 13, 2020

Sold

MFRMLS #C7423048

$70,000—
Aug 3, 2020

Pending

MFRMLS #C7423048

—
Dec 1, 2019

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #C7423048

$129,900—
Jul 31, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #336115304

$58,000

+108.0% / yr

Jul 31, 2012

Sold

MFRMLS #F1001862

$58,000—
Jul 3, 2012

Pending

MFRMLS #F1001862

—
Apr 16, 2012

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #F1001862

$89,000—
Sep 30, 2010

Sold

MFRMLS #C7015527

$15,100—
Sep 30, 2010

Pending

MFRMLS #C7015527

—
Sep 29, 2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #296738990

$15,100

-45.8% / yr

Aug 3, 2010

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #C7015527

$19,999—
Oct 3, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #227451013

$94,400

+2.7% / yr

Jun 2, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #137808960

$86,500—
Jun 2, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #137808958

$60,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/06/2026

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #C7521609

$315,000
01/10/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1504317534

$285,000

+79.1% / yr

01/10/2023

Sold

MFRMLS #C7466858

$285,000
10/31/2022

Pending

MFRMLS #C7466858

—
10/10/2022

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #C7466858

$299,000
08/13/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #677324437

$70,000

+2.4% / yr

08/13/2020

Sold

MFRMLS #C7423048

$70,000
08/03/2020

Pending

MFRMLS #C7423048

—
12/01/2019

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #C7423048

$129,900
07/31/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #336115304

$58,000

+108.0% / yr

07/31/2012

Sold

MFRMLS #F1001862

$58,000
07/03/2012

Pending

MFRMLS #F1001862

—
04/16/2012

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #F1001862

$89,000
09/30/2010

Sold

MFRMLS #C7015527

$15,100
09/30/2010

Pending

MFRMLS #C7015527

—
09/29/2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #296738990

$15,100

-45.8% / yr

08/03/2010

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #C7015527

$19,999
10/03/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #227451013

$94,400

+2.7% / yr

06/02/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #137808960

$86,500
06/02/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #137808958

$60,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 227 North Smith Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$12,000Additions$236,409Total$248,409
Tax Record2024$5,352 ($446 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Total Finished SqFt2,627 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,627 SqFtStories1Lot Size16,640 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1946Year Renovated2010ZoningR-1BCountyDESOTOAPN25-37-24-0394-00D0-0090

Schools near 227 North Smith Avenue

This home is within DeSoto County Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
West Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Desoto Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Desoto County High School
Public - 9 to 12
Desoto Secondary School
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
West Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Desoto Middle School
Public6 to 8

Desoto County High School
Public9 to 12

Desoto Secondary School
PublicK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 227 North Smith Avenue, Arcadia, FL 34266

227 North Smith Avenue is a single family home for sale in Arcadia, FL 34266. This property was listed for sale on February 6, 2026 by TURNER REALTY, INC., it's currently listed at $315,000. It has been on the market for a total of 2 days and was last sold on January 10, 2023. This listing's school district is DeSoto County Schools. Nearby schools include West Elementary School, Desoto Middle School and Desoto County High School. 227 North Smith Avenue is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 2,617 sqft single family home built in 1946.

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