185 Nelson St, Arcadia, FL 34266 Property Records

DeSoto County property record for 185 Nelson St, Arcadia, FL 34266

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 975 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size	0.421 acres (18,339 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$100,000 (Mar 2023)
Tax Bill	$2,243 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2023 Sale Aug 2018 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`36-37-24-0014-00F0-0180`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`36-37-24-0014-00F0-0180`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	975 sqft Heated Area
Gross Area	1,152 sqft
Interior Walls	Plaster

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1954
Effective Year Built	Effective 1980
Exterior Material	Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Metal
Lot Area	18,339 sqft (0.421 acres)

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	112 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	130 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Window A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	185 NELSON ST
City	ARCADIA
State	FL
Zip	34266-4227
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	M-1
Legal Description	A S WATSONS ADD TO ARCADIA LOTS 18 & 19 BLK F INST:201814000690 INST:202314002253
Legal Range	24E
Legal Township	37S
Legal Section	36
Legal Subdivision	A S WATSONS ADD
Legal Tract	14
Legal Block	F
Legal Lot Number	18,19 19
Jurisdiction	DE SOTO FL
Township / Civil Division	ARCADIA EAST
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3017
Census Tract	10302

Owner

Source: DeSoto County records, as of February 9, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Co-owner	Co-owner on Record
Mailing Address	PO BOX 3189, ARCADIA, FL 34265-3189
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 1, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer ARCADIA ABSTRACT AND TITLE COMPANY IN, ARCADIA ABSTRACT & TTL CO IN
Aug 29, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Jan 31, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer MORTGAGE LENDERS/AMERICA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 1, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 1, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 31, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202314002253
Deed Book / Page	2023 / 2253
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

March 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DE SOTO FL
Recording Date	Mar 1, 2023
Property Address	185 NELSON ST, ARCADIA, FL 34266-4227
Document Number	0014002253
Map Reference	MB C-5 PG 59
Instrument Date	Mar 1, 2023
Instrument	202314002253
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 15, 2023
Title Company	ARCADIA ABSTRACT AND TITLE COMPANY IN, ARCADIA ABSTRACT & TTL CO IN

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$700.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	185 NE SON STREET, ARCADIA, FL 34266

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 3189, ARCADIA, FL 34265-3189

August 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	DE SOTO FL
Recording Date	Aug 29, 2018
Property Address	185 NELSON ST, ARCADIA, FL 34266-4227
Document Number	0014004963
Instrument Date	Aug 23, 2018
Instrument	14004963
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 17, 2018

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	519 S BREVARD AVE ARCADIA FL 342664204, ARCADIA, FL 34266-4204

January 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DE SOTO FL
Recording Date	Jan 31, 2018
Property Address	185 NELSON ST, ARCADIA, FL 34266-4227
Document Number	0014000690
Instrument Date	Dec 31, 2017
Instrument	14000690
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 17, 2018
Title Company	ARCADIA ABSTRACT AND TITLE COMPANY IN

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$532.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	257 1ST AVE S

Mortgage

Document Number	14000691
Date	Jan 31, 2018
Instrument	14000691

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE LENDERS/AMERICA
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	OVERLAND PARK, FL 66211

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 30, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: DeSoto County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Florida
Municipality	Arcadia City
County	DeSoto County
Unified School District	DeSoto County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$103,663 (+30.35%) Land $14,000 Building $89,663	$103,663 (+30.35%) Land $14,000 Building $89,663
2024	$2,243.00 (+34.39%)
2023	$1,669.00 (-8.9%)	$79,529 (-13.24%) Land $14,000 Building $65,529	$79,529 (-13.24%) Land $14,000 Building $65,529
2022	$1,832.00	$91,665 Land $14,000 Building $77,665	$91,665 Land $14,000 Building $77,665

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on Record median of 11 policies
Community Rating System	Class 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	11 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (1985)
Most Recent Claim	Apr 1985 · tidal / storm surge

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 91% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood	0.04% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	CITY OF ARCADIA WATER DEPT serves 8,942 people · EPA ID FL6140314
Water Source	Purchased surface water from DESOTO COUNTY WATER SYSTEM
Last State Inspection	Jul 2025
Lead	2 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	2 last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 183 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Open Infra Fiber	8,000 / 8,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	140 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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