7898 N Lake Buffum Shore Rd is a 1,589 square foot house on a 0.9 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on November 07, 1995 for $55,000. Based on Redfin's Fort Meade data, we estimate the home's value is $373,279.
Single-familyProperty Type
1996Year Built
0.9 acresLot Size
$235Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$373,279
$318K since sold in November 1995$1,000 since October
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This home's estimate is 27.4% higher than the average sale price ($293K) of 5 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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 17, 2019 • Final
Mechanical
Replace a three ton heating and air conditioning system. No new ductwork is included.
HVAC
Apr 19, 2018 • Final
Electric
Install a residential solar photovoltaic system.
Electrical
Solar
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
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Type: Masonry
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Roof Framing Type: Masonry
Roof Shape Type: Hip Shingle
Building Type: Single Family
Pool Information
Has Pool
Property Information
Subdivision Name: NORTH LAKE BUFFUM SHORES
Living Sq. Ft: 1,589
Gross Sq. Ft: 2,292
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,589
Building Sq. Ft: 2,292
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: NORTH LAKE BUFFUM SHORES PB 83 PGS 48 & 49 LOT 18 & RIP RTS
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Unfinished Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 462
Garage / Carport Type: Unfinished Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 39,291
Legal Lot Number: 18
Water District: UNINCORP/SWFWMD
Municipality Name: UNINCORP/SWFWMD
Acres: 0.902
Depth Footage: 260
Front Footage: 196
County Use Description: RESID LAKEFRONT
State Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Lake Front
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: UNINCORP/SWFWMD
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,589
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.9 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1996
Year Renovated: 1996
County: Polk County
APN: 263112695951000180
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Alturas Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.3mi
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Bartow Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 11.6mi
3/10
Bartow Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 11.8mi
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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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Historical weather
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In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$355,000 – $430,000
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