* * * PRICE REDUCTION * * * LAKE FRONT HOME ON LAKE BUFFUM, a fantastic fishing, swimming, jet & water skiing lake with sandy bottom! Lake Buffum is located between Lake Wales, Ft Meade, Frostproof, and Bartow. This home has 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. The home's first floor is completed by a foyer, study, kitchen, dinette, living room with wood burning fireplace, bonus room and master en suite. All flooring is tile with carpet in the living room and bedrooms. Inside laundry room is off the kitchen with cabinets/counter top, pantry as well as washer & dryer. The kitchen is equipped with a gas range/hood, refrigerator, microwave and a dishwasher. There is every day dining just off the kitchen. The bonus room has sliding doors affording a great view of Lake Buffum and would be ideal for family rm or 4th bedroom as it has a closet. There are two bedrooms upstairs, one with a walk-in-closet and a spacious hall closet. The hall bath has a tub/shower combo and convenient for guests. The living room has glass sliding doors affording a fantastic view of Lake Buffum opening directly onto the screened porch. This is a cozy, comfortable home with many "Perks:" wood-burning fireplace with an outside clean-out, bonus room, open and flowing arrangement of rooms downstairs, study, 2 central air/heating systems, double garage with room for a workshop, and shared ownership in a concrete boat ramp!
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
0.47 acresLot Size
$158Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Estelle Sullivan• ESTELLE SULLIVAN REALTY, LLC
*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
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.47 Acres
Year renovated
1962
Sq. Ft.
2,420
Year built
1962
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
263101695800000160
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jan 25, 2023.
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.
Remove and replace the existing porch structure. Reroof the rear portion of the single-family home and replace windows size for size.
Remodel
Roofing
Apr 19, 2018 • Final
Re-roof
Install new single-ply roofing with Polyglass peel and stick material on a residential building.
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.
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Block, Wood Frame, Wood Siding
Roof: Built-Up, Shingle
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Screened
Exterior Features: Sliding Doors
Waterfront Information
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Lake
Water Body Name: LAKE BUFFUM
Waterfront Feet Total: 80
Water Frontage Feet Lake: 80
Water View Y/N: 1
Water View Description: Lake
Water Access Y/N: 1
Water Access Description: Lake
Water Extras Y/N: 1
Water Extras Description: Boat Ramp - Private,Skiing Allowed
Property Information
CDD Y/N: 0
Homestead Y/N: 1
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Land Information
Vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Oak Trees
Total Acreage: 1/4 Acre to 21779 Sq. Ft.
Lot Information
Lot Features: In County, Paved
Lot Size Acres: 0.47
Lot Size Dimensions: 80x245
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size Square Meters: 1916
Zoning Compatible YN: 1
Building Information
MFR_BuildingAreaTotalSrchSqM: 321.26
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,490
Tax Year: 2019
Lease / Rent Details
Lease Restrictions YN: 0
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Electricity Connected
Additional Water Information: GREAT FISHING LAKE, SANDY BOTTOM, JET SKIING & WATER SKIING
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Unit Number YN: 0
HOA Information
Association Approval Required Y/N: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Alturas Elem
Middle Or Junior High School: Bartow Middle
High School: Bartow High
Location Information
Directions: From Lake Wales continue S on Hwy 27, turn W onto ABC Rd, over RR tracks, bear left onto Lk Buffum Rd, at Y bear right on Lk Buffum Rd N continue to McCoy Rd, at end go of Rd, turn left to sign on right.
Community Information
Pets Allowed: Yes
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,420
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: 1962
County: Polk County
APN: 263101695800000160
Home facts updated by county records on Jan 25, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Third Party YN: 1
Listing Information
Previous Status: Pending
Backups Requested YN: 1
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 50
Status Contractual Search Date: 2020-05-15
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 98.97
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Direction Faces: South
Home Information
Living Area: 2420
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Living Area Meters: 224.83
Building Area Total: 3458
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records
Foundation Details: Slab
Stories Total: 2
Levels: Two
Around this home
Schools
Alturas Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.2mi
6/10
Bartow Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 11.7mi
3/10
Bartow Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 12.0mi
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
7/10 Fire Factor
27% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 25 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
$363,000 – $439,000
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