A country GEM that sits on half an acre of land! This 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1500+ SF, 2 car garage home, is nestled down the road from Lake Buffum. You can enjoy the sun-filled yard along with the sunsets right over the lake all while rocking on the front porch. This beautiful home features an open floor plan, modern stainless steel appliances, kitchen island, walk-in pantry, vinyl plank flooring throughout, vaulted ceiling in living room, yard sprinklers and all concrete block construction! You will love the master bedroom that offers a tray ceiling, ample room for a king bed, double sink vanity, walk-in shower and his/her walk-in closets. There is plenty of gathering room with the open concept and the triple sliding doors allow plenty of natural lighting! Also, the location is ideal with just a short drive to the Lake Buffum public boat ramp. HOA annual fees and mild deed restrictions apply.
A country GEM that sits on half an acre of land! This 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1500+ SF, 2 car garage home, is nestled down the road from Lake Buffum. You can enjoy the sun-filled yard along with the sunsets right over the lake all while rocking on the front porch. This beautiful home features an open floor plan, modern stainless steel appliances, kitchen island, walk-in pantry, vinyl plank flooring throughout, vaulted ceiling in living room, yard sprinklers and all concrete block construction! You will love the master bedroom that offers a tray ceiling, ample room for a king bed, double sink vanity, walk-in shower and his/her walk-in closets. There is plenty of gathering room with the open concept and the triple sliding doors allow plenty of natural lighting! Also, the location is ideal with just a short drive to the Lake Buffum public boat ramp. HOA annual fees and mild deed restrictions apply.
Public Records
Dec 8, 2003
Sold
$100,000
$66/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,652 (−18.9%)
2024
$3,272 (+10.9%)
2023
$2,951 (+9.6%)
2022
$2,693 (+10.0%)
2021
$2,448 (+3.5%)
2020
$2,365 (+557.2%)
$26,500 + $117,820
$144,320
2019
$360 (+3.0%)
$25,000 + $113,737
$138,737
2018
$349 (+5.9%)
$25,000
2017
$330 (+2.8%)
$24,000
2016
$321 (+17.6%)
$24,000
2014
$273 (+3.4%)
$18,000
2013
$264 (+0.9%)
2012
$262
Tax history for 3608 Garrard Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,652 (−18.9%)
2024
$3,272 (+10.9%)
2023
$2,951 (+9.6%)
2022
$2,693 (+10.0%)
2021
$2,448 (+3.5%)
2020
$2,365 (+557.2%)
$26,500 + $117,820
$144,320
2019
$360 (+3.0%)
$25,000 + $113,737
$138,737
2018
$349 (+5.9%)
$25,000
2017
$330 (+2.8%)
$24,000
2016
$321 (+17.6%)
$24,000
2014
$273 (+3.4%)
$18,000
2013
$264 (+0.9%)
2012
$262
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.5 Acres
Year renovated
2019
Sq. Ft.
1,518
Year built
2019
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
263112695951000010
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 11, 2026.
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.
Zone overlays
STREAM AND LAKE SWAMPS (BOTTOMLAND)
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Kennel
Veterinary clinic
Dec 12, 2024 • Final
Re-roof
Remove and replace the roof on a single-family home with an exposed fastener metal roof.
Roofing
Dec 10, 2019 • Final
Residential new permit - ex: new house
Work on a single-family home.
New construction
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
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Inside
Other Rooms Information
# of Rooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Central
Cooling Information: Central Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fans(s), Open Floorplan, Split Bedroom, Wet Bar
Directions: Head North on Hwy 17, turn right onto US-98/E Broadway Street, slight left onto Frostproof Hwy, turn left onto Lake Hendry Road, turn right onto Lake Buffum Rd S, turn left onto Lake Buffum Rd W, turn right onto Garrard Rd, home will be on your left.
Community Information
Pets Allowed: Breed Restrictions
Max Pet Weight: 150
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,518
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2019
Year Renovated: 2019
County: Polk County
APN: 263112695951000010
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Third Party YN: 1
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 863-473-4544
Previous Status: Pending
Backups Requested YN: 0
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 35
Status Contractual Search Date: 2024-03-01
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 196.97
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Direction Faces: West
Home Information
Living Area: 1518
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Living Area Meters: 141.03
Building Area Total: 2098
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records
Foundation Details: Slab
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Alturas Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.2mi
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
32% 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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Sun exposure
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
$292,000 – $353,000
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