DeSoto County property record for 1279 SE Townsend Ave, Arcadia, FL 34266
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,318 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.998 acres (43,472 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $10,670 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Line of Credit Jun 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-38-25-0420-0020-0020 |
| Primary APN | 04-38-25-0420-0020-0020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,318 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,715 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,318 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 43,472 sqft (0.998 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 718 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 6,125 sqft |
| Porch | Finished/Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 12 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,394 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1279 SE TOWNSEND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ARCADIA |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 34266-8617 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSF-1 |
| Legal Description | WHIDDEN ARCADIA EAST SUB LOT 2 BLK 2 INST:201714005874 INST:202314005928 |
| Legal Range | 25E |
| Legal Township | 38S |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | WHIDDEN ARCADIA EAST SUB |
| Legal Tract | 0420 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | DE SOTO FL |
| Township / Civil Division | ARCADIA EAST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 10102 |
1279 SE Townsend Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2023.
Source: DeSoto County records, as of June 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1279 SE TOWNSEND AVE, ARCADIA, FL 34266-8617 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SUNCOAST CREDIT UNION |
| Jun 5, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage NTFN INC |
| Jan 2, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Line of Credit FIRST ST BK/ARCADIA |
| Nov 17, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 5, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 5, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 24, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20235928 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 31, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000005928 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE SOTO FL |
| Recording Date | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1279 SE TOWNSEND AVE, ARCADIA, FL 34266-8617 |
| Document Number | 0000004067 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20264067 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1279 SE TOWNSEND AVE, ARCADIA, FL 34266-8617 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000004067, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20264067 |
| Name | SUNCOAST CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jun 12, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.37% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE SOTO FL |
| Recording Date | Jun 5, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1279 SE TOWNSEND AVE, ARCADIA, FL 34266-8617 |
| Document Number | 0014005928 |
| Map Reference | MB 9 PG 84 |
| Instrument Date | May 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202314005928 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 21, 2023 |
| Title Company | ARCADIA ABSTRACT AND TITLE COMPANY IN, ARCADIA ABSTRACT & TTL CO IN |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,800.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1279 SE TOWNSEND AVE, ARCADIA, FL 34266-8617 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1279 SE TOWNSEND AVE, ARCADIA, FL 34266-8617 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0014005929 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202314005929 |
| Name | NTFN INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | DE SOTO FL |
| Recording Date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1279 SE TOWNSEND AVE, ARCADIA, FL 34266-8617 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 14000006 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Jan 15, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1279 SE TOWNSEND AVE ARCADIA FL 342668617, ARCADIA, FL 34266-8617 |
| Document Number | 0014000006 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 14000006 |
| Name | FIRST ST BK/ARCADIA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ARCADIA, FL 34266 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2019 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE SOTO FL |
| Recording Date | Nov 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1279 SE TOWNSEND AVE, ARCADIA, FL 34266-8617 |
| Document Number | 0014005874 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 14005874 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 8, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1279 SE TOWNSEND AVE ARCADIA FL 342668617, ARCADIA, FL 34266-8617 |
Source: DeSoto County assessment roll, as of June 4, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | DeSoto County |
| Unified School District | DeSoto County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $715,823 (+2.9%) | $735,311 (+3.15%) Land $50,000 Building $685,311 | |
| 2024 | $10,670.00 (+76.39%) | $695,649 (+76.91%) | $712,885 (+4.34%) Land $50,000 Building $662,885 |
| 2023 | $6,049.00 (+2.35%) Homeowner's exemption | $393,223 (+3%) | $683,221 (+8.92%) Land $50,000 Building $633,221 |
| 2022 | $5,910.00 Homeowner's exemption | $381,770 | $627,287 Land $28,000 Building $599,287 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1279 SE Townsend Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 6, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1279 SE Townsend Ave is high, ranking above 71% of the US, with a 0.4% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 71% of the US · above 54% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.4% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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