The property you are inquiring about is located in Lake Wales, FL in the Lake Buffum area of Polk County, FL. This is a country estate with two dwellings on 3.5+ acres, detached garage with a workshop. One conventional home with 3 bedroom/2 bath, 1624 sq. ft. , and 3 bedroom/2 bath Homes of Merit home - multi purpose usage and flexibility in this property is beyond belief. Fenced, cross fenced, well, septic, low maintenance other than enjoying the freshness of nature. Additional parcel 27-30-32-000000-031070 is included in the sale.
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
3.5 acresLot Size
$198Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Renee Butler• BROKERS REALTY OF CENTRAL FLOR
Contact: 863-294-6773
Bought with Natalie Holley• BETTER HOMES & GARDENS REAL ESTATE OLIVE BRANCH
*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
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.56 Acres
Year renovated
1973
Sq. Ft.
1,624
Year built
1973
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
273032000000031040
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 Jul 10, 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
Jul 21, 2023 • Final
Electric
Install a roof-mounted solar photovoltaic system on a residential building.
Electrical
Solar
Apr 19, 2018 • Final
Mechanical
Replace a split system on a single-family home.
HVAC
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.
Montly Maintenance Amount In Addition To HOA Dues: 0
Association Fee Requirement: None
Location Information
Directions: Travel south on US Hwy 27 S toward Candle Rd. Turn right onto ABC Rd/Alturas Babson Park Cutoff. Turn left onto Lake Buffum Rd E. Property will be on the left.
Community Information
Pets Allowed: Yes
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,624
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.56 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: 1973
County: Polk County
APN: 273032000000031040
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Third Party YN: 1
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 863-294-6773
Previous Status: Pending
Home Warranty YN: No
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 50
Status Contractual Search Date: 2015-04-28
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 85.90
Green Information
Direction Faces: South
Home Information
Living Area: 1624
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Living Area Meters: 150.87
Building Area Total: 2385
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records
Foundation Details: Slab
Levels: One
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Around this home
Schools
Ben Hill Griffin Junior Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 8.0mi
4/10
Mclaughlin Middle School And Fine Arts Academy
Public 6-11 • Assigned • 5.2mi
2/10
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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
30% 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
Lake Wales, FL • 33859
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
June and 6.7 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$306,000 – $371,000
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