DeSoto County property record for 256 S Orange Ave, Arcadia, FL 34266
| Property Type | Religious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 6,342 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.694 acres (30,231 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 36-37-24-0284-0040-0030 |
| Primary APN | 36-37-24-0284-0040-0030 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 6,342 sqft Total Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Wood Truss |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 30,231 sqft (0.694 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 831 sqft |
| Patio Area | 161 sqft |
| Fence | Fence |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 100 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Street Address | 256 S ORANGE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ARCADIA |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 34266-3806 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Religious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage) |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Description | T J PEPPERS ADD TO ARCADIA LOTS 3 4 & 5 BLK 4 OR 463/175 |
| Legal Range | 24E |
| Legal Township | 37S |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | T J PEPPERS ADD |
| Legal Tract | 284 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 4 |
| Jurisdiction | DE SOTO FL |
| Township / Civil Division | ARCADIA EAST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2026 |
| Census Tract | 10302 |
256 S Orange Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2000.
Source: DeSoto County records, as of February 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1266, ARCADIA, FL 34265-1266 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 5, 2000 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 5, 2000 |
| Deed Document Number | 0046300175 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: DeSoto County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| Municipality | Arcadia City |
| County | DeSoto County |
| Unified School District | DeSoto County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $546,875 Land $5,500 Building $541,375 | $546,875 Land $5,500 Building $541,375 | |
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $415,723 Land $5,500 Building $410,223 | $415,723 Land $5,500 Building $410,223 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 256 S Orange Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1993.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1993) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1993 · alluvial fan flooding |
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 256 S Orange Ave is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 92% 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.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 273 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 | 140 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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