DeSoto County property record for 1481 SE Townsend Ave, Arcadia, FL 34266
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,068 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.42 acres (18,295 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $48,000 (Nov 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $1,162 (2022) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-38-25-0000-0190-0000 |
| Primary APN | 04-38-25-0000-0190-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,068 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,208 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,068 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 18,295 sqft (0.42 acres) |
| View / Lot | Rural |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 288 sqft |
| Porch | Finished Screened Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 140 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 88 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1481 SE TOWNSEND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ARCADIA |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 34266-8618 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-5 |
| Legal Description | BEG SE COR OF SE1/4 OF NE1/4 TH N 84D43M30S W 142.53 FT TO C/L CO RD FOR POB TH CONT SAME LI 194.90 FT TH N 12D36M30S E E 97.99 FT TH S 82D03M30S E 194.58 FT TO C/L CO RD TH S 13D02M55S W ALG R/W 88.95 FT TO POB OR 354/1028 INST:202314011512 INST:202 |
| Legal Range | 25E |
| Legal Township | 38S |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Tract | 0000 |
| Jurisdiction | DE SOTO FL |
| Township / Civil Division | ARCADIA EAST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 10102 |
1481 SE Townsend Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2024.
Source: DeSoto County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1481 SE TOWNSEND AVE, ARCADIA, FL 34266-8618 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 354 / 1028 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 6, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000004347 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $74,877 (-10.77%) | $121,337 (+2.62%) Land $22,000 Building $99,337 | |
| 2024 | $83,913 (+4.61%) | $118,239 (+4%) Land $22,000 Building $96,239 | |
| 2023 | $80,213 | $113,690 Land $22,000 Building $91,690 | |
| 2022 | $1,162.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1481 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 1481 SE Townsend Ave is high, ranking above 72% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 72% of the US · above 56% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% 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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