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Property Description
RARE 10-ACRE PRIVATE RETREAT | MOVE-IN READY | NOTHING LIKE IT AT THIS PRICE IN ALL DESOTO COUNTY Escape the ordinary and own your own slice of Old Florida. Tucked away on nearly 10 fully fenced and beautifully wooded acres, this unique property delivers the privacy, space, and quality construction that buyers have been searching for - and simply cannot find anywhere else at this price point. No mobile home, no flood zone, no HOA! The 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers 1,274 sq ft of living area and 2,668 sq ft under truss, with a signature wrap-around screened porch that practically doubles your living space and defines true Southern living. Extensively Updated - The Heavy Lifting Is Done: Major capital improvements have already been completed, including a brand new roof and insulation (2026), new Andersen windows (2025), a new septic system (2021)-upsized and ready for your future plans, fully renovated bathrooms, new well equipment, electrical upgrades with a 50-amp whole-house generator hookup, plumbing updates, and a propane tankless water heater. The kitchen features a premium Sub-Zero refrigerator with a separate under-counter freezer. Versatile Infrastructure for Endless Possibilities: The property includes three tiny home cabins with electricity and A/C - a 12x32 workshop/shed, a massive parking and work area ideal for contractors, heavy equipment, or event parking, irrigation already run across portions of the property, and conduit pre-installed for future electrical expansion. Location Without Compromise: Just 12 minutes to shopping in Arcadia and 25 minutes to Babcock Ranch's growing corridor of shops and restaurants - close to everything, but you'd never know it once you're home. Motivated sellers. Come see today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 10963 SE Shelfer Ave
General
- Price: $530,000
- Taxes: $3,039 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: G5109710
- Updated: 3/18/2026
- Added to Site: 15 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Min. Lease: No Minimum
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 3
- Interior Features: Open Floorplan, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Appliances: Dryer, Freezer, Gas Water Heater, Kitchen Reverse Osmosis System, Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Water Filtration System, Water Softener
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Inside
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Storage
- Deck/Patio: Screened, Wrap Around
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Screened, Wrap Around
Location
- Area: 34266 - Arcadia
- County: DeSoto
- Development Name: 34266 - Arcadia
- Subdivision: NONE
- Driving Directions: Heading North on SR-31, turn left onto CR-763. 1/2 mi turn right on Shelfer Ave. 400 ft turn left in driveway. Heading South on SR-31, turn right onto CR-763. 1/2 mi turn right on Shelfer Ave. 400 ft turn left in driveway.
- Direction Faces: East
Community
- Community Name: 34266 - Arcadia
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central, Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utility Description: Electricity Connected, Propane
Structural Information
- Exterior Const.: Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
- Windows: ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
- Stories/Levels: One
- Square Feet: 1,274
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1989
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage
Lot Features
- Property View: Trees/Woods
- Lot Size (Acres): 9.75
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 424,710
- Lot Size: 9.75
- Frontage: Street Paved
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved, Asphalt
- Fencing (Description): Barbed Wire, Cross Fenced, Fenced, Wire
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $3,039.26
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: SE1/4 OF SW1/4 OF SE1/4 LESS R/W INST: 201714001748
- Flood Zone Info: X
- APN: 223925000000700000
- Property ID: 223925000000700000
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Schools
Schools serving 10963 SE Shelfer Ave
School District:Desoto County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Nocatee Elementary School 4846 Sw Shores Ave, Nocatee, FL 34268 | K-5 | 8 mi |
Desoto Virtual Instruction Program 310 West Whidden Street, Arcadia, FL 34266 | K-12 | 11.4 mi |
Desoto Middle School 420 East Gibson Street, Arcadia, FL 34266 | 6-8 | 11.3 mi |
Desoto County High School 1710 East Gibson Street, Arcadia, FL 34266 | 9-12 | 11.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 10963 SE Shelfer Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/18/2026
Listed
$530,000
263.01%
MLS
3/31/2017
Sold
$146,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 10963 SE Shelfer Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$2,934
—
$205,161
3%
2024
$2,934
2%
$199,379
3%
2023
$2,878
1%
$193,572
6%
2021
$2,844
1%
$182,460
-3%
2022
$2,803
-1%
$187,934
9%
2021
$2,844
8%
$172,443
2%
2019
$2,637
2%
$168,566
2%
2018
$2,592
75%
$165,423
27%
2017
$1,477
-22%
$130,503
2%
2016
$1,897
—
$127,819
1%
2015
$1,906
9%
$126,930
1%
2014
$1,743
1%
$125,923
—
2013
$1,728
—
$126,312
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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10963 SE Shelfer Avenue, Arcadia, FL 34266 (MLS# G5109710) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 10963 SE Shelfer Avenue is currently listed for $530,000 and was received on March 18, 2026. Want to learn more about 10963 SE Shelfer Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Arcadia? You can browse all Arcadia real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

