2501 Lake Buffum Rd E is a 4,497 square foot house on a 46.27 acre lot with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on June 30, 1998 for $135,700. Based on Redfin's Fort Meade data, we estimate the home's value is $1,433,731.
Single-familyProperty Type
2000Year Built
46.27 acresLot Size
$319Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,433,731
$1.3M since sold in June 1998$120K since September
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This home's estimate is 90.5% higher than the average sale price ($753K) 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 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.
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
Interior
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Slab
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Framing Type: Concrete-Wood
Roof Shape Type: Gable Metal
Building Type: Single Family
Pool Information
Has Pool
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 4,497
Gross Sq. Ft: 7,377
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,482
Building Sq. Ft: 7,377
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: PCL 5 BEING DESC AS:COMM AT NW COR OF SEC 20 T31 R27 S 177.90 ALONG W LINE OF SEC TO C/L OF EAST BUFFUM RD N 37 DEG 44 MIN 14 SEC E 500.52 FT ALONG C/L N 37 DEG 43 MIN 46 SEC E 137.60 FT E 137.60 FT N 37 DEG 44 MIN 08 SEC E 1810.58 FT ALONG C/L N 40 DEG 33 MIN 52 SEC E 2697.83 FT ALONG C/L N 2237.94 FT ALONG C/L TO POB W 2431.10 FT TO LAKE BUFFUM N 32 DEG 51 MIN 24 SEC E 941.37 FT ALONG LAKE BUFFUM TO N LINE OF S 4.76 AC OF US LOT 1 IN SEC 08 T31 R27 E 1282.25 FT TO NE COR OF S 4.76 AC OF US LOT 1 N 487.33 FT TO NE COR OF US LOT 1 E 644.43 FT TO SAID C/L S 1267.41 FT ALONG C/L S 10.99 FT TO POB LESS RD R/W PER MB 24 PG 5-31
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Unfinished Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 888
Garage / Carport Type: Unfinished Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 2,015,495
Legal Lot Number: 1
Water District: UNINCORP/SWFWMD
Municipality Name: UNINCORP/SWFWMD
Acres: 46.2694
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: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,497
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 46.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2000
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Polk County
APN: 273108000000023010
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
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 • 6.9mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
6/10 Fire Factor
12% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 24 days in 30 years
9/10 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
$1.36M – $1.65M
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