5 acres in Polk County zoned ARR allowing single-family, mobile/manufactured homes, and agricultural use. No HOA. Paved road access on Buffum Church Rd with power at the street. Flat, usable land in a private setting. Well and septic required. Convenient to Fort Meade. Buyer to verify zoning, land use, utilities, and building requirements with Polk County.
VACANT LAND IN FORT MEADE! 5 ACRES! Quiet, country living is waiting for you! Build your dream home and maybe a barn too! Utilities are provided by Peace River Electric Cooperative. Power can be brought to the lot from pole at Lot 11. Paved road frontage. No HOA or Deed Restrictions! Site built homes or modular homes are acceptable per Polk County. Property is 10-20 minutes from Fort Meade, Bartow, Frostproof, and Avon Park! Call today for a private showing or for more information! * This listing is for Lot #2 *
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,002 (−0.1%)
$77,509
2024
$1,003 (+1.9%)
$77,509
2023
$984 (+110.7%)
$77,509
2022
$467
$75,009
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
5 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Polk County
APN
263126697848000020
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 Apr 21, 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
May 24, 2023 • Final
Electric
Install solar panels on a ground-mounted rack. Install a hybrid wind and solar controller, a pure sine wave inverter, and batteries.
Battery
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.
Directions: From US Hwy 17 in Fort Meade, head east on Main St, then turn right onto S Charleston Ave. Continue as it becomes Buffum Church Rd. Follow Buffum Church Rd for approximately 4–5 miles. The property will be on your left near 900 Buffum Church Rd. Look for parcel boundaries and signage if present.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 263126697848000020
Home facts updated by county records on Apr 21, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Third Party YN: 1
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 855-573-3021
Previous Status: Pending
Backups Requested YN: 0
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 55
Status Contractual Search Date: 2026-08-21
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 0.59
Home Information
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Around this home
Schools
Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 6.5mi
3/10
Fort Meade Middle/Senior High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 5.4mi
4/10
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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
34% 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
Fort Meade, FL • 33841
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Sun exposure
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 30% for direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.2 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$130,000 – $158,000
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