1980 LAKE BUFFUM ROAD E
Fort Meade, FL, 33841 $ 4,100,000
Baths0.0 Monthly Estimate*
$ 25,579
Studio for $4,100,000. The lot size is 284.84.
Spectacular, NATURAL FLORIDA SANCTUARY awaits the ultimate outdoor enthusiast! This outdoor hideaway with 285+/- acres boasts a custom-built 3,194 GSF home, pool, party barn, guest apartment, 5-stand for sporting clays, a 13+/- acre private fishing pond- stocked with largemouth bass and dock, improved pastureland, ideal hunting grounds with native, untouched oak hammocks, pine stands and palmetto scrub. Also included with the property are 5 buildable acres directly on Lake Buffum for quick access to some of the best fishing found in Polk County! This property has it all! Hunting, Fishing, entertaining, and relaxing in the beauty and privacy this sanctuary provides. Enjoy the picturesque sunsets on the private dock, while casting a line for largemouth bass on this 13-acre private fishing pond. The 5-acre buildable lot on Lake Buffum provides 225 feet of direct access on Lake Buffum. You will enjoy 1,268 acres of ideal fishing for largemouth bass, bluegill, and catfish right from the shoreline. Imagine waking up to the tranquil sound of lapping waves and the promise of a day filled with fishing adventures steps away from your doorstep, without the hassle of traveling, leaving you with more quality time spent outdoors. Explore the many winding trails through native oak hammocks, pine stands, and palmetto scrub, buffered by 3,178± acres of conservation land. Enjoy the outdoors and all the wild game this property has to offer! The custom-built main house is the heart of the ranch. Designed for entertaining and family gatherings, the home offers glorious waves of natural sunlight and spectacular views of the surrounding ranch. The welcoming front porch boasts gorgeous sunset views across Lake Buffum and the land. The timeless exterior is built to withstand the Florida seasons with a metal roof, and a 25 kW whole home generator. As you step through the front doors you will be welcomed into the open and airy main living area that flows seamlessly into the dining room and kitchen. Custom cypress woodwork, vaulted ceilings, hickory hardwood floors and cabinets, exposed beams, high-end finishes, and meticulous maintenance are some of the reasons why this home makes such a unique and lasting impression. The two-story home provides extreme privacy as the second bedroom and full bath are upstairs, next to the loft office. The master bedroom suite provides a sanctuary to relax with a gas fireplace, an ensuite bathroom with double vanity, walk-in-closet, and private access to the front porch where a hot tub awaits for you to unwind and enjoy the breathtaking country sunsets. Guess can make themselves at home within the privacy of their own 2-bedroom barn apartment, Located on the second floor of the the toy storage barn, the 784 SF apartment is equipped with a full kitchen, living room, and bathroom. The space is functional and spacious, with the best views of the property from the large screened-in porch. Good times will abound within the air-conditioned party barn with a built-in wet bar, private bathroom, outdoor fire pit, custom-built 5-stand for shooting sporting clays, two deer stands, and three wildlife feeders. This sportsman's paradise has it all! Flora, Fauna, Farm and FUN! Make an appointment to explore and experience this paradise today!
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FeaturesGeneralSewer septic tank
Utilities bb/hs internet available electricity available phone available propane water connected
Zoning rc
View trees/woods water
Tax Year 2023
Current Use cattle livestock agricultural
Ownership fee simple
Waterfront Features lake front
Additional Parcels Description 27-31-16-000000-014010 27-31-17-000000-011040 27-31-17-000000-013030 27-31-09-000000-042010
County polk
Property Type land
HOA N
Other Structures barn(s) other utility workshop
Status active
Directions from bartow florida take us-98/ hwy 17 s (3.8 miles) turn left onto homeland-garfield road (4.7 miles) continue on sinkhole road. drive to lake buffum road north (9.8 miles) turn left onto sinkhole r
High School frostproof middle - senior high
City fort meade
Body of Water lake buffum
MLS Area 33841 - fort meade
Lot Size Units acres
Lot Size Square Feet 12407837
Elementary School frostproof elem
Tax Annual Amount 4014.09
Middle/Junior High School frostproof middle se
Additional Parcels Y/N yes
Building Area Units square feet
Living Area Units square feet
Standard Status active
TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount 0
Legal Description that part of foll desc parcel lying within sec 17: comm at nw cor of sec 20-t31s-r27e run s 177.90 ft n 37 deg 44 min 14 sec e 500.52 ft n 37 deg 43 min 46 sec e 137.60 ft n 37 deg 44 min 08 sec e 18
Water View lake pond
Water Access Type lake
Water Access Y/N yes
Water View Y/N yes
Flood Zone Code x
DockY/N yes
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ExteriorVegetation wooded
Fencing barbed wire cross fenced fenced
Lot Features buildable farm in county pasture
Water Source well
Lot Size Area 284.8447
Lot Dimensions 6540 x 5280 x 560 x 3163 x 2941 x x 1112
Lot Size Acres 284.84
Road Surface Type asphalt
Waterfront Y/N yes
Road Frontage Type county road
Number of Lots 5
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* Excluded FeaturesList ByFischbach Land Company LlcBroker
Reed@FischbachLandCompany.comEmail
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- Monthly Principal & Interest
- $25,579
- Monthly Property Taxes
- $335
- Monthly Home Insurance
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Default based on a 30-year fixed rate of 6.375% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.
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Average List Price $377,314
Percent of Sale Price 91%
About Fort Meade, FL 5,720 Population
9% Since 2002
$ 42,713 Median Income
38.05 Median Age
24% Households with Children
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3326254 Elementary School
3326310 Middle School
Frostproof Middle - Senior High High School
Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
|---|
| 3/12/2025 | $4,100,000 | -3.53% | Price Down |
| 6/18/2024 | $4,250,000 | | Listed Price |