UPDATES: 50 FT DOCK HAS BEEN RENOVATED AND PRIVACY FENCE ADDED! CHECK OUT NEW PICS! Priced to sell! Enjoy stunning sunrises and sunsets from this beautifully renovated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom split plan block home with a durable metal roof! Situated directly on the shores of Lake Buffum, a 1,268-acre lake known for some of the best bass, catfish, and bluegill fishing in the area…and now you can call it your backyard. This home has been thoughtfully updated with modern features and timeless charm. Recent improvements include new CPVC plumbing, and a full rewire with 200-amp service. The new electric hot water heater, new kitchen appliances, and butcher block countertops bring efficiency and style to the heart of the home. The interior and exterior have been freshly painted, and new luxury vinyl plank flooring has been installed in the primary bedroom, bath, and Florida room. The spacious Florida room offers wall-to-wall windows with breathtaking lake views. Both bedrooms, as well as the Florida room, overlook the water. The primary suite is a private retreat, featuring a sitting area with serene lake views, new sliding glass doors to the backyard and lake, and a fully remodeled ensuite bath with a tiled shower, tongue-and-groove ceiling, and a stylish barn door. Additional highlights include an inside laundry room, a refreshed guest bathroom, and new landscaping. Outside, a newly renovated boat dock is ready for your enjoyment! For your convenience, the new public ramp on Doc Lindsey Road is less than 1/4 mile away as well! Don’t miss this opportunity to own a move-in-ready lakefront home with modern upgrades and unbeatable views!
Single-familyProperty Type
1964Year Built
9,147 sq ftLot Size
$185Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Shelley Lopez• KING REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Contact: 863-533-4119
Bought with Christopher Warschauer• KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SMART 1
Est. $1,689 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 3105 Doc Lindsey Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #L4955791
Apr 29, 2026
Sold
$273,000
$185/sq ft
Mar 18, 2026
Pending
—
Jan 26, 2026
Price Changed
$272,900
$185/sq ft
Nov 20, 2025
Price Changed
$273,000
$185/sq ft
Oct 6, 2025
Price Changed
$273,500
$186/sq ft
Sep 25, 2025
Price Changed
$287,500
$195/sq ft
Sep 11, 2025
Listed
$299,000
$203/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 11, 2024
Sold
$128,650
$87/sq ft
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #P4932427
Dec 6, 2024
Sold
$126,800
$86/sq ft
Oct 29, 2024
Pending
—
Oct 17, 2024
Listed
$125,000
$85/sq ft
Peaceful secluded lakefront on Lake Buffam. Needs work and dock needs to be rebuild. Would make a great fishing, boating paradise.
Public Records
Nov 1, 1988
Sold
$38,000
$26/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1981
Sold
$34,500
$23/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,343 (+20.2%)
$22,570 + $98,238
$120,808
2024
$1,950 (+12.1%)
$22,570 + $98,238
$120,808
2023
$1,740 (+9.3%)
2022
$1,591 (+6.9%)
2021
$1,488 (+90.4%)
2020
$781 (+4.2%)
$16,470 + $56,678
$73,148
2019
$750 (+4.4%)
2018
$718 (+2.3%)
2017
$702 (+7.6%)
2016
$652 (+4.8%)
2014
$622 (−4.4%)
2013
$651 (+107.2%)
2012
$314
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
61 ft.
Lot depth
106 ft.
Lot size
9,300 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1964
Sq. Ft.
796
Year built
1964
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
263111000000021100
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 11, 2026.
A/RR
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Kennel
Veterinary clinic
Jun 6, 2025 • Final
Electric
Upgrade the electrical service panel to a 200 amp service.
Electrical
Apr 19, 2018 • Final
Mechanical
Replace the existing air conditioning unit with a new heat pump on a single-family home.
HVAC
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.
Directions: From Main Street in Bartow, travel east to Hwy 17. Turn right onto Hwy 17 South. Turn left onto Homeland Garfield Rd. Continue onto Lake Hendry Rd. Turn left onto Lake Buffum Rd. S. Turn left onto Doc Lindsey. Turn left at dead end. Home is on your right.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 796
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,300 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: 1964
County: Polk County
APN: 263111000000021100
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Third Party YN: 1
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 863-533-4119
Previous Status: Pending
Backups Requested YN: 1
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 187
Status Contractual Search Date: 2026-04-29
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 185.39
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Direction Faces: South
Home Information
Living Area: 1472
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Living Area Meters: 136.75
Building Area Total: 1490
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records
Foundation Details: Slab
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 7.8mi
3/10
Fort Meade Middle/Senior High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 6.8mi
4/10
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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
34% 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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In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$277,000 – $335,000
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