Fabulous Polk County country estate sits on over 28 acres and is comprised of a main house, a guest house, a caretakers house, a screened pool and spa, an aviary, 2 metal storage buildings, a stocked pond, 2 dirtbike tracks, soccer field, circular drive, all fully fenced. Attention to detail is evident throughout. The gourmet kitchen features top of the line appliances which include a 25 cubic foot stainless refrigerator and a 48 inch Professional Series Thermodor gas range with Thermodor hood. Gleaming hickory floors, gas fireplace in the dining room, dramatic staircase that goes up to the 3rd floor study with its panoramic views of the grounds, elegant master suite, game room, triple car garage, high tech wiring, fiber optic lighting, outdoor bar with built in grill, generator, 1000 gallon propane tank and the list goes on! Seller might consider a delayed closing. This is truly a special offering!!!!!
Single-familyProperty Type
2001Year Built
28.87 acresLot Size
$302Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Betsy Martin• COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Listed by Frank Bazail• COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Bought with Jennifer Roberts• KELLER WILLIAMS CLASSIC III RE
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
3
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
7.99 Acres
Year renovated
2001
Sq. Ft.
3,698
Year built
2001
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
273108929500000091
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 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
Aug 27, 2024 • Final
Mechanical
Replace the existing air conditioning unit with a new 2.5 ton SEER 2 straight cool unit.
HVAC
Aug 19, 2024 • Final
Electric
Remove and replace an outdoor main electrical breaker panel with a new unit of the same capacity.
Electrical
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
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces: 3
Has Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 4
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
Other Rooms Information
Additional Rooms: Formal Dining Room Separate,Inside Utility,Interior In-Law Suite
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Siding
Roof: Metal
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Enclosed, Patio, Porch, Screened
Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: Indoor, Pool Sweep, Salt Water, Screen Enclosure
Has Spa
Waterfront Information
Water View Y/N: 0
Water Access Y/N: 0
Water Extras Y/N: 0
Property Information
CDD Y/N: 0
Homestead Y/N: 0
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Has Additional Parcels
Zoning: 0
Land Information
Vegetation: Trees/Landscaped
Future Land Use: 0120
Total Acreage: 20 to less than 50
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Zoned for Horses
Lot Size Acres: 28.87
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,812
Tax Year: 2011
Millage Rate: 15.56
Lease / Rent Details
Expected Lease Date: 2013-09-25T00:00:00.000
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Electricity Connected
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Requirement: None
Location Information
Directions: From Lakeland 98S to 60 turn left & go about 5 miles. Turn right onto 80 Foot Rd (CR 655A) go about 4 miles - turn left onto ALT/Bab Cutoff & make a slight left onto Alturus Babson Park Cutoff. Go about 3 miles to Lk Buffum Rd N (right turn)to Lk Buffum E
Community Information
Pets Allowed: Yes
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,698
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 7.99 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2001
Year Renovated: 2001
County: Polk County
APN: 273108929500000091
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Third Party YN: 1
Listing Information
Originating System Timestamp: 2013-09-25T16:31:43.857
Previous Status: Pending
Backups Requested YN: 1
Home Warranty YN: No
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 523
Status Contractual Search Date: 2013-09-25
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 133.73
Home Information
Living Area: 4322
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Building Area Total: 6058
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records
Foundation Details: Slab
Levels: Three Or More
Security Features: Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
Around this home
Schools
Ben Hill Griffin Junior Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 6.7mi
4/10
Mclaughlin Middle School And Fine Arts Academy
Public 6-11 • Assigned • 6.5mi
2/10
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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
38% 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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Historical weather
Fort Meade, FL • 33841
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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$1.24M – $1.50M
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