Discover this 0.88-acre property at 11212 SW Cedar Avenue in Arcadia, Florida (Parcel ID: 28-39-23-0000-0153-0000), located just minutes from the scenic Peace River. Set in a quiet, natural area, this parcel offers a great opportunity for a weekend retreat, future homesite, or long-term investment.

The property features a mix of mature trees and open space, with easy access (approximately 1.2 miles) to the Peace River and a nearby public boat ramp—ideal for fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation. The surrounding area offers privacy with a blend of residential and undeveloped land.

A 1980 mobile home (approx. 1,400 sq ft) is on-site; its condition is unknown and will be conveyed as-is.

With a taxable value of $50,000, this property is a strong opportunity to own land in a desirable Old Florida setting. Bid online and make it yours.
DISCLAIMER:
This property is owned by DeSoto County, Florida, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, and was acquired by deed in accordance with applicable Florida law. The property is offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS,” with all faults, if any.
DeSoto County makes no warranties or representations of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The County does not guarantee marketable title, chain of title, legal access, zoning classification, road frontage, availability of utilities (water, sewer, electric), environmental condition, or the physical condition of the property.
The purchaser shall not be entitled to any form of damages, including but not limited to loss of profits or any special, direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
Properties offered at auction are County-owned parcels acquired through escheatment or declared surplus as no longer needed for a public purpose. The opening bid is based on the Property Appraiser’s assessed value and represents the minimum acceptable bid. Any outstanding code enforcement liens will be added to the minimum bid, and special assessments may also apply.
Prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to conduct their own due diligence prior to bidding, including property inspection and an independent title search. All photographs, descriptions, and other marketing materials are provided for informational purposes only and may not reflect current conditions due to the passage of time, environmental changes, or other factors. All stated dimensions are approximate.
DeSoto County reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to withdraw any property from sale and to reject any or all bids.
The successful bidder is responsible for all closing-related costs, including but not limited to:
Documentary stamp tax on the deed (currently $0.70 per $100 of consideration, subject to change under Florida law)
Recording fees (estimated at approximately $18.50, subject to change)
Auction fee (5% of the final sale price)
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Any additional costs incurred by the purchaser—including attorney fees, title insurance, surveys, inspections, testing, or other due diligence expenses—are solely the responsibility of the purchaser.
The deed will be issued in the exact name and address provided on the bidder’s registration. Deeds are typically processed and recorded approximately 60 days after notification of the winning bid.