5885 Lake Buffum Rd S is a 1,286 square foot house on a 0.9 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Fort Meade data, we estimate the home's value is $200,310.
Single-familyProperty Type
1964Year Built
0.9 acresLot Size
$156Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$200,310
$1,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 13.6% lower than the average sale price ($232K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,566 (+8.0%)
2024
$2,376 (+11.2%)
2023
$2,137 (+11.0%)
2022
$1,925 (+10.2%)
2021
$1,747 (+8.5%)
2020
$1,611 (+3.7%)
2019
$1,554 (+3.5%)
$8,366 + $76,400
$84,766
2018
$1,502 (+5.9%)
$8,366 + $71,619
$79,985
2017
$1,418 (+3.0%)
$7,990 + $63,713
$71,703
2016
$1,377 (+9.6%)
$7,990 + $63,713
$71,703
2014
$1,256 (+5.6%)
2013
$1,189 (+31.9%)
2012
$901
Tax history for 5885 Lake Buffum Rd S
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,566 (+8.0%)
2024
$2,376 (+11.2%)
2023
$2,137 (+11.0%)
2022
$1,925 (+10.2%)
2021
$1,747 (+8.5%)
2020
$1,611 (+3.7%)
2019
$1,554 (+3.5%)
$8,366 + $76,400
$84,766
2018
$1,502 (+5.9%)
$8,366 + $71,619
$79,985
2017
$1,418 (+3.0%)
$7,990 + $63,713
$71,703
2016
$1,377 (+9.6%)
$7,990 + $63,713
$71,703
2014
$1,256 (+5.6%)
2013
$1,189 (+31.9%)
2012
$901
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Property details
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Type: Masonry
Building Construction Quality: Average
Roof Framing Type: Masonry
Roof Shape Type: Gable Shingle
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,286
Gross Sq. Ft: 1,650
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,286
Building Sq. Ft: 1,650
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: E 160 FT OF N 265 FT OF W1/2 OF SE1/4 OF NW1/4 LESS MAINT R/W
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Unfinished Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 280
Garage / Carport Type: Unfinished Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 39,195
Water District: UNINCORP/SWFWMD
Municipality Name: UNINCORP/SWFWMD
Acres: 0.8998
Zoning Code: RC
County Use Description: SNGL FAM RES TO 2.49 AC
State Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: UNINCORP/SWFWMD
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,286
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.9 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: 1964
County: Polk County
APN: 263122000000032020
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.9mi
3/10
Fort Meade Middle/Senior High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 4.8mi
4/10
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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, 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
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Estimated sale price
$191,000 – $231,000
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