DeSoto County property record for 4542 SE Wheat Ave, Arcadia, FL 34266
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,448 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 1.47 acres (64,033 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $72,500 (Jul 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $1,313 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-38-25-0000-0200-0160 |
| Primary APN | 21-38-25-0000-0200-0160 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,448 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 1,710 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 64,033 sqft (1.47 acres) |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 440 sqft |
| Pool Area | 168 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Patio Area | 38 sqft |
| Fence | Fence |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Street Address | 4542 SE WHEAT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ARCADIA |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 34266-3289 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-5 |
| Legal Description | S1/2 OF SE1/4 OF SW1/4 OF SW1/4 OF NE1/4 SUBJ TO 30 FT ESMT ON W AKA LOT 16 BLK C THE MEADOWS INST:201114015333 |
| Legal Range | 25E |
| Legal Township | 38S |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | MEADOWS BLK C |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | DE SOTO FL |
| Township / Civil Division | ARCADIA WEST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 10406 |
4542 SE Wheat Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2011.
Source: DeSoto County records, as of February 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4542 SE WHEAT AVE, ARCADIA, FL 34266-3289 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 21, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 21, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 30, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201114015333 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: DeSoto County assessment roll, as of July 1, 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 | $100,736 | $251,939 Land $49,980 Building $201,959 | |
| 2023 | $1,313.00 (+3.47%) Homeowner's exemption | $95,046 (+3%) | $216,154 (+4.51%) Land $26,460 Building $189,694 |
| 2022 | $1,269.00 Homeowner's exemption | $92,278 | $206,834 Land $26,460 Building $180,374 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4542 SE Wheat Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1985–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2022 · Hurricane Ian |
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 4542 SE Wheat Ave is moderate, ranking above 67% 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 | Moderate above 67% of the US · above 46% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 28 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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