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Property Description
$200,000 REDUCTION! 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!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8806 SW Start Center St
General
- Sold For: $2,125,000
- Taxes: $15,256 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Multi-Family
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: TB8502793
- Added to Site: 108 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Min. Lease: No Minimum
Interior
- Interior Features: Other
- Furnishings: Furnished
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 18
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 23
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Inside
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: Above Ground
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Outbuilding, RV Hookup, Storage
Parking
- Carports: Yes
- Carport: 5
- Carport Spaces: 5
- Covered Spaces: 5
Location
- Area: 34269 - Arcadia
- County: DeSoto
- Development Name: 34269 - Arcadia
- Subdivision: ARCADIA
- Driving Directions: From I-75 Kings Hwy Exit, 7 mi East of Kings Hwy Exit to Start Center Street to end of the road.
Community
- Community Name: 34269 - Arcadia
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Central, Wall Units / Window Unit
Utilities
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
- Utility Description: Private
Structural Information
- # Buildings: 13
- Exterior Const.: Block, Wood Frame
- Roof: Metal, Shingle
- Square Feet: 14,223
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Living Area: 14,223 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1975
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 12.2
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 531,432
- Lot Size: 12.2
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water Access: Yes
- Water Access Desc: Brackish Water, Canal - Brackish, Canal - Saltwater, Gulf/Ocean, Gulf/Ocean to Bay, River
- Water Extras: Yes
- Water Front Desc.: Brackish Water, Canal - Brackish, Saltwater Canal, Gulf/Ocean, Gulf/Ocean to Bay, River Front
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $15,256.83
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: None
- 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
- Flood Zone Info: AE
- APN: 23923000000400000
- Property ID: 23923000000400000
- Block/Lot/Section: 1
Listed by Marc Joseph Realty, Inc
Sold by Remax Landmark
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Schools
Schools serving 8806 SW Start Center St
School District:Desoto County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Nocatee Elementary School 4846 Sw Shores Ave, Nocatee, FL 34268 | K-5 | 7.1 mi |
Desoto Virtual Instruction Program 310 West Whidden Street, Arcadia, FL 34266 | K-12 | 10.8 mi |
Desoto Middle School 420 East Gibson Street, Arcadia, FL 34266 | 6-8 | 11.4 mi |
Desoto County High School 1710 East Gibson Street, Arcadia, FL 34266 | 9-12 | 12 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 8806 SW Start Center St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/21/2026
Sold
$2,125,000
-13.27%
MLS
6/15/2026
Price Reduced
$2,450,000
-7.55%
MLS
5/11/2026
Listed
$2,650,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
8806 SW Start Center Street, Arcadia, FL 34269 (MLS# TB8502793) is a Multi-Family property that was sold at $2,125,000 on August 21, 2026. Want to learn more about 8806 SW Start Center Street? Do you have questions about finding other Multi-Family real estate for sale in Arcadia? You can browse all Arcadia real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

