Under contract-accepting backup offers. PRICE DROP! BRING YOUR HORSES Behind this charming country exterior is a beautifully transformed home you’ll never expect This home is full of upgrades. Step inside to discover a beautifully transformed interior where modern design meets peaceful country living. Situated on approximately 3.5 acres with approximately 100 feet of frontage on a private lake, this spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers over 2,100 square feet of thoughtfully renovated living space. The open layout, abundant natural light, and tasteful finishes create a warm, inviting atmosphere that feels like home from the moment you walk in. The redesigned kitchen serves as the heart of the home with updated cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, generous workspace, and an easy flow into the living and dining areas—perfect for entertaining or everyday life. Beautifully remodeled bathrooms, updated flooring, fresh paint, modern lighting, and stylish finishes throughout give the home a clean, timeless feel. The master bathroom is a true retreat, featuring a standalone tub accented by a stunning crystal chandelier. The primary bedroom also boasts an amazingly spacious walk-in closet, offering exceptional storage and organization. Step outside to enjoy the freedom that only acreage can provide, along with the beauty and tranquility of your private lake. Whether you envision horses, cattle, a barn, workshop, garden, or simply room to roam, this property offers endless possibilities while still providing the peace and privacy of country living. For added peace of mind, the home also features a new roof, new HVAC system, updated plumbing and electrical, and numerous additional improvements, allowing you to move in and simply enjoy your new home. This isn’t just another country property—it’s one you truly need to experience in person. AI Disclosure: Please note that the virtually staged and digitally enhanced photographs of this property have been placed at the end of the photo gallery for illustrative purposes. While all structural, historical, and factual details of the home are accurate and independently verified, these specific images utilize artificial intelligence (AI) technology to demonstrate the property's potential layout and design. Buyers are encouraged to view the home in person and conduct their standard due diligence.
Brooke Lakes, located between State Road 60 and Lake Hancock, is a residential and lakeside Alturas neighborhood with curving cul-de-sacs and pocket ponds. The neighborhood’s character concentrates near the SR 60 corridor by the Alturas area crossroads, where roadside diners, local service storefronts, and lake-bound traffic set a practical, outdoors-leaning rhythm. Nearby pillars include The Barn Antiques & Specialty Shops, the Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College, and RP Funding Center for concerts and events. Homes read as late-20th-century Florida with broad driveways and screened lanais. Water views and flat terrain shape evening walks and bike loops. Lakeland’s downtown grid and lakes chain sit to the north for galleries, coffee, and waterfront paths.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Ceiling fans
High ceilings
Split bedroom layout
Stone countertops
Walk-in closets
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Electric water heater
Laundry & utility
Laundry room (inside)
Flooring
Laminate flooring
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Front porch
Rear porch
Private mailbox
Cleared lot
Home design
Manufactured double-wide home
Single-story
North-facing
Parking
Private maintained dirt road access
Construction
Vinyl siding
Shingle roof
Pillar/post/pier foundation
Built on one level
Utilities
Well water
Septic tank
Electricity connected
HOA & community
No association indicated
Pets allowed: cats and dogs
Other
Property type: Residential
Property subtype: Manufactured Home
Total lot size approximately 3.53 acres
Approximately 100 feet of lake frontage on Brooke Lake
Waterfront property with lake view and lake access
One well and one septic on site
Electricity and solar
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Own your lot for less per month than stable costs! Horses/cows are welcome on this beautiful 3.5 acre lakefront lot. Located less than 15 minutes from Bartow, the property is approved for a home or manufactured home. Beautiful sunsets, wildlife, andthe great outdoors are included at no extra cost! Lot is 100 X 1194. OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE WITH LOW DOWN PAYMENT.
Public Records
Aug 11, 2011
Sold
$13,000
$6/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 11, 2006
Sold
$29,000
$14/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 15, 2005
Sold
$29,000
$14/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,164 (+7.9%)
2024
$2,932 (+11.7%)
2023
$2,625 (+8.2%)
2022
$2,427 (+21.3%)
2021
$2,000 (+8.8%)
2020
$1,839 (+4.3%)
2019
$1,763 (+12.2%)
2018
$1,571 (+1.3%)
2017
$1,551 (+2.5%)
$26,150 + $54,734
$80,884
2016
$1,513 (+16.3%)
$26,150 + $54,734
$80,884
2014
$1,301
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
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Lot size
3.53 Acres
Year renovated
2002
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,139
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
2,139
Year built
2002
Style
Mobile/Manufactured Home
County
Polk County
APN
263120697651000330
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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
Jan 28, 2026 • Final
Re-roof
Perform a reroof on a single-family home using asphalt shingles and synthetic underlayment.
Roofing
Jan 22, 2026 • Final
Pre-permit or power release request (mh and damage pre-inspection)
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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.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
8/10 Fire Factor
39% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 26 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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Redfin Estimate for 3483 Brooke Smith Rd
$343,383
$17K under list price of $360K
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