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Single-familyProperty Type
2003Year Built
0.62 acresLot Size
$223Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Catherine Casey• KELLER WILLIAMS-PLANT CITY
Listed by Tammy Jenkins• KELLER WILLIAMS-PLANT CITY
Bought with Grace Miranda• KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SMART 1
*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
110 ft.
Lot depth
269 ft.
Lot size
0.62 Acres
Year renovated
2015
Sq. Ft.
2,612
Year built
2003
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
263112695951000080
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 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
Jun 7, 2022 • Final
Plumbing
Replace an existing electric water heater.
Plumbing
Water heater
May 6, 2020 • Final
Re-roof
Install wood battens over existing shingles and install metal panels.
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
Garage Dimensions: 21x22
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: Laundry Room
Other Rooms Information
Additional Rooms: Inside Utility
# of Rooms: 9
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Central
Cooling Information: Central Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Living Room/Dining Room Combo
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected
Location
Multi-Family Financial Information
Total Annual Fees: $330
Total Monthly Fees: $27.50
Multi-Unit Information
Unit Number YN: 0
HOA Information
Association Name: Cheryl Samec
Has HOA
Association Fee Requirement: Required
Association Approval Required Y/N: 0
Monthly HOA Amount: 27.50
Association Fee: $330
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Location Information
Directions: From Hwy 27 to west on Hwy 640 to left on Lake Buffum Rd. right on Lake Buffum Rd. N. to left on Garrard Rd. left on N Lake Buffum Shore Rd. Home on the right.
Community Information
Pets Allowed: Yes
Max Pet Weight: 150
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,612
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.62 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2003
Year Renovated: 2015
County: Polk County
APN: 263112695951000080
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Third Party YN: 0
Listing Information
Previous Status: Pending
Backups Requested YN: 0
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 82
Status Contractual Search Date: 2022-01-14
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 201.00
Green Information
Direction Faces: Northwest
Home Information
Living Area: 2612
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Living Area Meters: 242.66
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Slab
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Alturas Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.3mi
5/10
Bartow Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 11.4mi
3/10
Bartow Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 11.7mi
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
28% 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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Estimated sale price
$555,000 – $671,000
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