LAKEFRONT ON BEAUTIFUL LAKE BUFFUM. Enjoy the sunsets over the water with views from every room. Open floor plan with split bedrooms, vaulted ceilings with open wood beams. Pecky cypress paneling and cabinetry add to that rustic feel. New AC and roofin 2004, hurricane film on windows. Two detached outbuildings house a workshop and storage. Additional carport for your boat storage or RV. Perfect home for year round living or weekend retreat. Additional 1/2 acre lakefront lot available for additional $50,000.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
0.48 acresLot Size
$252Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Sharon Watson• REAL ESTATE CENTRAL GROUP LLC
Bought with Sharon Watson• REAL ESTATE CENTRAL GROUP 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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.93 Acres
Year renovated
1953
Sq. Ft.
1,428
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
263101695800000100
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 11, 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.
Work on an existing carport at a residential property.
ADU
Apr 19, 2018 • Final
Pool
Install a new in-ground swimming pool on a residential property.
Pool and hot tub
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
Parking Features: Boat, Circular Driveway, Covered, Workshop in Garage
Has Carport
Carport Spaces: 1
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Other Rooms Information
# of Rooms: 7
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Central, Electric
Cooling Information: Central Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fans(s)
Window Features: Blinds
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Block, Wood Frame
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Storage
Waterfront Information
Water Body Name: LAKE BUFFUM
Water View Y/N: 0
Water Access Y/N: 1
Water Access Description: Lake
Water Extras Y/N: 0
Property Information
CDD Y/N: 0
Homestead Y/N: 1
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Storage, Workshop
Has Additional Parcels
Zoning: 0
Land Information
Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
Future Land Use: 0012
Total Acreage: 1/4 to less than 1/2
Lot Information
Lot Features: In County, Paved
Lot Size Acres: 0.48
Zoning Compatible YN: 1
Other Exemptions YN: 0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,037
Tax Year: 2012
Millage Rate: 15.38
Lease / Rent Details
Expected Lease Date: 2014-02-18T00:00:00.000
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Requirement: None
Location Information
Directions: Hwy 27 S of Lake Wales to ABC Road. Turn West at Fat Boy's Restaurant on ABC Road to North Lake Buffum Road- turn left on McCoy Road to stop sign. Turn left to house on right.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,428
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.93 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 1953
County: Polk County
APN: 263101695800000100
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Third Party YN: 1
Listing Information
Originating System Timestamp: 2014-02-19T12:34:39.650
Previous Status: Pending
Home Warranty YN: No
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 81
Status Contractual Search Date: 2014-02-18
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 111.34
Green Information
Direction Faces: South
Home Information
Living Area: 1428
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Building Area Total: 1428
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records
Foundation Details: Slab
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Alturas Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.3mi
6/10
Bartow Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 11.8mi
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
26% 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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Fort Meade, FL • 33841
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Estimated sale price
$343,000 – $415,000
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