8806 SW Start Center St

Arcadia, FL 34269

$2,650,000
Price
23
Beds
18
Baths
14,223 Sq. Ft.
$186 / Sq. Ft.
14,223
Sq. Ft.
$186
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

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...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!
  1. Listed by Marc Joseph • Brokerage DRE #2027328 • MARC JOSEPH REALTY, INC
    P: (239)-939-1145 C: (239)-939-1145 reo@welcomefl.com

Property Details for 8806 Southwest Start Center Street

Subdivision Name
ARCADIA
Township
39
Carport Spaces
5
Waterfront
Yes
Water View
Canal
Furnished
Furnished
LISTING UPDATED: 05/12/2026 06:58 AM

Property Details for 8806 Southwest Start Center Street

StatusActive
MLS #TB8502793
Days on Market4
Taxes$15,257 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeResidential Income / Quadruplex
Year Built1975
Lot Size12.20 AC / 531,432 SF
CountyDeSoto County
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Building Information for 8806 Southwest Start Center Street

Stories-Residences-Year Built1975Building Size-Lot Size12.20 AC / 531,432 SF

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Property Information for 8806 Southwest Start Center Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Directions: From I-75 Kings Hwy Exit, 7 mi East of Kings Hwy Exit to Start Center Street to end of the road.
  • Mls Major Change Type: New Listing
  • Major Change Type: New Listing
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Senior Community: No
  • Unit Number: No
  • Street Number: 8806
  • Street Direction Prefix: SW
  • Street Name: START CENTER
  • Street Suffix: STREET
  • State: FL
  • City: ARCADIA
Parking
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Approval Required: No
  • Association: No
  • CDD: No
  • Tax Block: 1
  • 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
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Year: 2025
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Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Additional Water Information: Horse Creek connects to Peace River to Gulf
  • Parcel Number: 023923000000400000
  • Total Acreage: 10 to less than 20
  • Total Num Buildings: 13
  • Water Access: Brackish Water, Canal - Brackish, Canal - Saltwater, Gulf/Ocean, Gulf/Ocean to Bay, River
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Extras: Boat Ramp - Private, Fishing Pier
  • Water Extras: Yes
  • Water: Boat Ramp - Private, Fishing Pier
  • Zoning: A-10
  • Living Area: 14223
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 1975
  • Flood Zone Code: AE
  • Flood Zone Date: 10-07-2021
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12027C0276D
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Public Survey Range: 23
  • Public Survey Section: 02
  • Dock YN: Yes
  • Dock Description: Dock w/Electric, Dock w/Water Supply
  • Dock Dimensions: 12x10
Utilities
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Utilities: Private
  • Water Source: Private
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Block, Wood Frame
  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding, RV Hookup, Storage
  • Foundation Details: Crawlspace
  • Pool Features: Above Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Pool: Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Metal, Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Brackish Water, Canal - Brackish, Canal - Saltwater, Gulf/Ocean, Gulf/Ocean to Bay, River Front
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 5700
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 23
  • Cooling: Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Central, Wall Units / Window Unit
  • Interior Features: Other
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Water View: Yes
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Annual Net Income: $233,562.00
  • Unit Count: 9

Property History for 8806 Southwest Start Center Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 11, 2026

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #TB8502793

$2,650,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/11/2026

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #TB8502793

$2,650,000

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

Public Records for 8806 Southwest Start Center Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$14,091 ($1,174 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt2,524 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,524 SqFtLot Size531,432 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1975ZoningA-10CountyDESOTOAPN02-39-23-0000-0040-0000

Schools near 8806 Southwest Start Center Street

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

Desoto Middle School
Public6 to 8

Desoto County High School
Public9 to 12

Desoto Virtual Franchise
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 8806 Southwest Start Center Street, Arcadia, FL 34269

8806 Southwest Start Center Street is a multi-family home for sale in Arcadia, FL 34269. This property was listed for sale on May 11, 2026 by MARC JOSEPH REALTY, INC, it's currently listed at $2,650,000. This listing's school district is DeSoto County Schools. Nearby schools include Nocatee Elementary School, Desoto Middle School and Desoto County High School. 8806 Southwest Start Center Street is a 23-bed, 18-bath, 14,223 sqft multi-family home built in 1975.

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