228 Smith Ave, Arcadia, FL 34266 Property Records

DeSoto County property record for 228 Smith Ave, Arcadia, FL 34266

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,350 sqft · built 1962
Lot Size0.612 acres (26,659 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$50,000 (Jun 2014)
Tax Bill$939 (2024)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN25-37-24-0328-0090-0130

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN25-37-24-0328-0090-0130

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,350 sqft Heated Area
Gross Area1,986 sqft
FlooringTile
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1962
Exterior MaterialConcrete Block
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area26,659 sqft (0.612 acres)
DrivewayDriveway
Driveway Area321 sqft

Exterior Amenities

PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area108 sqft
Patio Area108 sqft
FenceFence
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area240 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air

Location & Zoning

Street Address228 SMITH AVE
CityARCADIA
StateFL
Zip34266-3390
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-1B
Legal DescriptionRIO VISTA LOT 13 & LOTS 10 & 11 BLK 9 INST:201414003113
Legal Range24E
Legal Township37S
Legal Section25
Legal SubdivisionRIO VISTA
Legal Tract328
Legal Block9
Legal Lot Number13 11
JurisdictionDE SOTO FL
Township / Civil DivisionARCADIA EAST
Census Block Group1
Census Block1035
Census Tract10200

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Co-ownerCo-owner on Record
Mailing Address228 SMITH AVE, ARCADIA, FL 34266-3390
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 23, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 23, 2014 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 24, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201414003113
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateFlorida
MunicipalityArcadia City
CountyDeSoto County
Unified School DistrictDeSoto County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$84,864 (+5.99%)$169,973 (+5.72%) Land $16,000 Building $153,973
2024$939.00 (+4.68%)
2023$897.00 (+12.83%) Homeowner's exemption$80,070 (+7.08%)$160,771 (+7.71%) Land $16,000 Building $144,771
2022$795.00 Homeowner's exemption$74,779$149,259 Land $16,000 Building $133,259

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 11 policies
Nearby Flood Policies11 in force
Nearby Flood Claims16 (1993–2022)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 16
Most Recent ClaimSep 2022 · Hurricane Ian
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Ian, Sep 2022 · 4 claims
  • Hurricane Ian, Sep 2022 · 3 claims
  • Hurricane Irma, Sep 2017 · 4 claims

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 RiskLow
lower than 64% of the US · lower than 90% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood0.05% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemCITY OF ARCADIA WATER DEPT
serves 8,942 people · EPA ID FL6140314
Water SourcePurchased surface water from DESOTO COUNTY WATER SYSTEM
Last State InspectionJul 2025
Lead2 ppb (2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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 217 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Open Infra
Fiber
8,000 / 8,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
CenturyLink
DSL
140 / 20

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