Off market aug 2017 for $140K

$262,987

•

1,410

sq ft

3539 Garrard Rd, Fort Meade, FL 33841

About this home

Lakefront home w/ private 170' pier & 8'x20' deck (spectacular sunrises) In back of house is a navigable canal w/ a private dock (perfect for pontoon or small boat) 3BR/1 & 1/2 bath (partial furnishings incl), 11'x35' screen room, carport & shed. Serene relaxing place within 90 min of major attractions in Orland & Tampa areas; perfect for weekend retreat or full time haven. Located on Lake Buffum (approx. 1500+- acres) perfect for great fishing, boating & water activities. sold as is

Single-familyProperty Type

1962Year Built

10,267 sq ftLot Size

$187Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Ralph Harvey • LISTWITHFREEDOM.COM

Contact: 855-456-4945

Bought with Randy Spears • COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

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•Source:Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #W7631444

Redfin Estimate

$262,987

$123K since sold in August 2017$4,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 24.6% higher than the average sale price ($211K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD FEB 23, 2026
$250,000
A
2 beds2 baths1,458 sq ft
4842 Fleetwood St, Lake Wales, FL 33859
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$280,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,462 sq ft
4834 Easton St, Lake Wales, FL 33859
SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$162,000
C
3 beds1 bath874 sq ft
139 Harrison St, Lake Wales, FL 33859
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$140,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,120 sq ft
115 Jefferson St, Lake Wales, FL 33859
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$215,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,032 sq ft
324 Jefferson St, Lake Wales, FL 33859
SOLD SEP 14, 2026
$219,500
F
3 beds2 baths1,161 sq ft
163 Jackson St, Lake Wales, FL 33859

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Market trends in 33841, FL

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.2%

+1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$245K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

93d

0 days MoM

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2 MoM

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Sale history for 3539 Garrard Rd

Date

Event

Price

Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #W7631444

Aug 22, 2017

Sold

$140,000

$99/sq ft

Jul 14, 2017

Pending

—

Jul 5, 2017

Listed

$139,900

$99/sq ft

Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #P4711485

Apr 19, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #P4702840

Mar 16, 2015

Sold

$105,000

$74/sq ft

Feb 9, 2015

Pending

—

Dec 17, 2014

Listed

$115,000

$82/sq ft

LAKE BUFFUM RETREAT. Enjoy lakefront living on one of Central Florida's premier fishing lakes located in a country setting. Come for the weekend or use as a full time residence, this home features true lakefront, dock on canal leading to the lake, all situated on a small lot for minimal maintenance. Lake Buffum is a 1500+ acre lake with very few homes on it's shores. Home features a wood burning fireplace, open floor plan, new appliances in 2012, tile floors in main living areas, New AC 2012, fishing pier and dock built in 2012. A rare gem in today's market.

Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #P4617851

Feb 3, 2012

Sold

$35,000

$25/sq ft

Sep 9, 2011

Listed

$39,900

$28/sq ft

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

50 ft.

Lot depth

210 ft.

Lot size

—

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

26-31-12-000000-034230

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Apr 8, 2023.

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

Apr 19, 2018 • Final

Residential accessory permit - ex: shed, detached carport, guest houses, screen/pool enclosures

Work on a boat dock.

ADU

Apr 19, 2018 • Final

Re-roof

Remove and replace the metal roof on a residential building.

Roofing

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: Covered
Has Carport
Carport Spaces: 1

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Half Baths (Total): 1

Other Rooms Information
Additional Rooms: Inside Utility
# of Rooms: 3

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Central
Cooling Information: Central Air

Interior Features
Interior Features: Split Bedroom
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
Roof: Metal

Property Features
Universal Property Id: US-12105-N-263112000000034230-R-N

Waterfront Information
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Lake
Waterfront Feet Total: 50
Water Frontage Feet Lake: 50
Water View Y/N: 1
Water View Description: Lake
Water Access Y/N: 1
Water Access Description: Lake
Water Extras Y/N: 1
Water Extras Description: Boat Ramp - Private,Dock - Open,Dock - Wood,Fishing Pier

Property Information
CDD Y/N: 0
Homestead Y/N: 1
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning: R-3

Land Information
Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4

Lot Information
Lot Features: In County, Unpaved
Lot Size Acres: 0.24

Building Information
MFR_BuildingAreaTotalSrchSqM: 130.99

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,224
Tax Year: 2016

Lease / Rent Details
Lease Restrictions YN: 0

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee Requirement: None
Association Approval Required Y/N: 0

Location Information
Directions: From Bartow, East on 60, Right on 80' road, Left on ABC (CR 640) Road, Right on Lake Walker, Left on North Buffum, Right on Garrard Road, Stay left of canal

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 26-31-12-000000-034230

Home facts updated by county records on Apr 8, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Third Party YN: 1

Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 855-456-4945
Previous Status: Pending
Backups Requested YN: 1
Home Warranty YN: No

Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 11
Status Contractual Search Date: 2017-08-22

Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 99.22

Green Information
Direction Faces: East

Home Information
Living Area: 1410
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Owner
Living Area Meters: 130.99
Building Area Total: 1410
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Owner
Foundation Details: Slab

Around this home

Schools

Alturas Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.4mi

6/10

Bartow Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 11.4mi

3/10

Bartow Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 11.6mi

3/10

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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

27% 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

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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In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in June and 6.6 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$250,000 – $303,000

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Home values near 3539 Garrard Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3535 Garrard Road, Fort Meade, FL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$88,407
3478 Garrard Road, Fort Meade, FL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$136,591

Address	Redfin Estimate
3523 Garrard Road, Fort Meade, FL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1505 Sq. Ft.	$177,986
4169 W Canal Lane, Fort Meade, FL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 868 Sq. Ft.	$165,420

Address	Redfin Estimate
3545 Garrard Road, Fort Meade, FL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$333,566
5300 Cooper Lane, Fort Meade, FL 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 720 Sq. Ft.	$203,327

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