1953 Lake Buffum Rd E is a 3,012 square foot house on a 5.92 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Fort Meade data, we estimate the home's value is $797,335.
Single-familyProperty Type
2007Year Built
5.92 acresLot Size
$265Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$797,335
$5,000 since October
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This home's estimate is 105.4% higher than the average sale price ($388K) of 5 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,948 (+5.1%)
2024
$5,659 (+3.5%)
2023
$5,470 (+3.0%)
2022
$5,311 (−0.9%)
2021
$5,359 (+1.3%)
2020
$5,291 (+28.5%)
2019
$4,117
Tax history for 1953 Lake Buffum Rd E
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,948 (+5.1%)
2024
$5,659 (+3.5%)
2023
$5,470 (+3.0%)
2022
$5,311 (−0.9%)
2021
$5,359 (+1.3%)
2020
$5,291 (+28.5%)
2019
$4,117
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
A/RR
WETLANDS OVERLAY
Rural Agricultural/Residential District
The purpose of the A/RR district is to provide lands for the continuation of productive agricultural uses and to provide for very low density residential development within unincorporated rural areas. The A/RR district permits agricultural activities, agricultural support facilities, multi-family dwelling units, farm labor housing, group living facilities, and community facilities.
Zone overlays
EMERGENT AQUATIC VEGETATION
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Kennel
Veterinary clinic
May 3, 2024 • Final
Re-roof
Work on a reroof.
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Type: Masonry
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Roof Framing Type: Masonry
Roof Shape Type: Hip Shingle
Building Type: Single Family
Pool Information
Has Pool
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 3,012
Gross Sq. Ft: 4,076
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 3,012
Building Sq. Ft: 4,076
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: COMM NW COR OF SEC 20 T31S R 27E S 177.9 FT ALONG W LINE OF SAID SEC 20 TO PT ON C/L OF E BUFFUM RD N 37 DEG 44 MIN 14 SEC E 500.52 FT ALONG SAID C/L N 37 DEG 43 MIN 46 SEC E 137.6 FT N 37 DEG 44 MIN 08 SEC E 1810.58 FT N 40 DEG 33 MIN 52 SEC E 73.12 FT TO POB N 18 DEG 45 MIN 47 SEC W 813.86 FT N 40 DEG 33 MIN 52 SEC E 565.28 FT TO WATERS EDGE OF LAKE BUFFUM S 61 DEG 08 SEC 58 SEC E 204.25 FT ALONG WATERS OF LAKE S 40 DEG 33 MIN 52 SEC W 515.37 FT S 18 DEG 45 MIN 47 SEC E 581.33 FT TO C/L OF E B UFFUM RD S 40 DEG 33 MIN 52 SEC W 210 FT TO POB LESS RD R/W
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 2,700
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 257,897
Water District: UNINCORP/SWFWMD
Municipality Name: UNINCORP/SWFWMD
Acres: 5.9205
County Use Description: RESID LAKEFRONT
State Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Lake Front
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: UNINCORP/SWFWMD
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,012
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5.92 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2007
Year Renovated: 2007
County: Polk County
APN: 273117000000032020
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026
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K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Ben Hill Griffin Junior Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 6.6mi
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Frostproof Middle/Senior High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 6.8mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
8/10 Fire Factor
45% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
10/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$758,000 – $917,000
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