Fort Meade Ranchette is a very well kept property for somebody wanting a peaceful country home. With a total of 41.24 acres, 28 acres are open pasture perfect for cattle or horses. This ranchette includes a cottage with a family room, kitchen and bathroom as well as a 1,782 SF 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom modular home. This ranchette is equipped with a barn that features five 12' x 12' horse stalls and 12' x 16' turnouts, 16' hallway and 720 SF apartment. Along with equestrian infrastructure, wildlife such as deer and turkeys frequently roam the property. The Peace River is directly to the west and provides water to the surrounding game. Other recreational activities such as hunting and riding ATV’s and fishing provide multiple outdoor activities. The area of Fort Meade is located outside of Bartow, Florida and is in a nice area of rural homes and pastures. Fort Meade Ranchette is a perfect property for someone looking for a peaceful ranchette with multiple recreational activities for family and friends. Road Frontage: 245 FT on Pool Branch Road Predominant Soil Types: Avents 37 acres, Bradenton Fine Sand 3 acres, Nittaw Sand Clay Loam 2 acres Uplands/Wetlands: 30.8 acres of uplands (75%) There is a creek that runs along the south property line and some wetland in the woods on the west property line. Irrigation/Wells: There are two residential wells. One is by the mobile home and the other is by the cottage. Water Source & Utilities: 2 residential wells and septic, electricity and satellite TV Game Populations: Deer and turkey Zoning: A/RR Agricultural Rural Residential Current Use: Cattle and Recreation Fencing: Perimeter fenced and cross fenced Structures: • 1999 Modular Home by Homes of Merit, 1,782 SF, 3 Bedroom/2 Bathroom • 2006 Cottage with family room, kitchen and bathroom. Playground outside in the back of Cottage with swing set and tree house. • 2006 Barn 2,400 square feet with five 12' x 12' horse stalls and 12' x 16' turnouts, 16' hallway and 720 square foot apartment (bunk/TV room, bedroom and bathroom). • Small horse stall in pasture Potential Recreational/Alt Uses: Hunting, horseback riding, ATV riding General Points of Interest: Fort Meade is 2 miles away, Bartow is 12 miles Land Cover: Grass in pastures and Oak Trees and natural vegetation on south and west sides of property Land Cover: Cattle and hay, rental income from modular home (if desired), hunting lease
Single-familyProperty Type
1999Year Built
41.24 acresLot Size
$445Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by David Hitchcock• SAUNDERS REAL ESTATE, LLC
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Public record
Zoning
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
41.24 Acres
Year renovated
1999
Sq. Ft.
1,782
Year built
1999
Style
Mobile/Manufactured Home
County
Polk County
APN
253124000000041020
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Last updated by owner on Jul 24, 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
Property details
Interior
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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Other Rooms Information
# of Rooms: 8
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Electric
Cooling Information: Central Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fans(s)
Appliances: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Washer
Directions: Driving Directions: • US 17 to Fort Meade, go east on US 98 for 2 miles • Turn north on Pool Branch Road • Go 1.2 miles to the property on the left.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,782
Stories: —
Lot Size: 41.24 acres
Style: Mobile/Manufactured Home
Year Built: 1999
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Polk County
APN: 253124000000041020
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 24, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Third Party YN: 1
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 863-648-1528
Previous Status: Pending
Backups Requested YN: 1
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 10
Status Contractual Search Date: 2020-05-29
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 266.55
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Direction Faces: North
Home Information
Living Area: 1782
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Living Area Meters: 165.55
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Crawlspace
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
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Fort Meade Middle/Senior High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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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
45% 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
9/10 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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