1985 Lake Buffum Rd E is a 3,164 square foot house on a 9.41 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on January 30, 2002 for $28,200. Based on Redfin's Fort Meade data, we estimate the home's value is $831,607.
Single-familyProperty Type
2007Year Built
9.41 acresLot Size
$263Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$831,607
$803K since sold in January 2002$57K since August
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This home's estimate is 62% higher than the average sale price ($513K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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.
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STREAM AND LAKE SWAMPS (BOTTOMLAND)
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Kennel
Veterinary clinic
Property details
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Slab
Construction Type: Masonry
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Roof Framing Type: Masonry
Roof Shape Type: Gable Metal
Building Type: Single Family
Pool Information
Has Pool
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 3,164
Gross Sq. Ft: 4,379
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 3,164
Building Sq. Ft: 4,379
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: COMM NW COR OF SEC 20 T31 R27 S ALONG W LINE OF SEC 20 177.9 FT TO PT ON C/L OF E BUFFUM RD N 37 DEG 44 MIN 14 SEC E ALONG SAID C/L OF RD 500.52 FT 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 2547.83 FT NELY ALONG CURVE 287.38 FT N 55.24 FT TO POB W 925.24 FT TO WATERS OF LAKE BUFFUM N 47 DEG 55 MIN 19 SEC W ALONG WATERS EDGE 583.74 FT E 1359.35 FT TO C/L OF E BUFFUM RD S 391 FT TO POB LESS RD R/W
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 409,704
Water District: UNINCORP/SWFWMD
Municipality Name: UNINCORP/SWFWMD
Acres: 9.4055
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.: 3,164
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9.41 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2007
Year Renovated: 2017
County: Polk County
APN: 273117000000013020
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 4, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Ben Hill Griffin Junior Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 6.5mi
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Frostproof Middle/Senior High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 6.7mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
8/10 Fire Factor
46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 25 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
$791,000 – $957,000
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