5005 Lake Buffum Rd is a 1,440 square foot house on a 7.42 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on February 01, 1973 for $15,000. Based on Redfin's Lake Wales data, we estimate the home's value is $309,672.
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
7.42 acresLot Size
$215Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$309,672
$295K since sold in February 1973$29K since September
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This home's estimate is 11.4% higher than the average sale price ($278K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Property details
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Slab
Construction Type: Masonry
Building Construction Quality: Average
Roof Framing Type: Masonry
Roof Shape Type: Gable Metal
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,440
Gross Sq. Ft: 1,440
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,440
Building Sq. Ft: 1,440
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: N1/2 OF S1/2 OF N1/2 OF E1/2 OF SW1/4 LYING W OF SAL RR & E OF COUNTY RD BEING PT TRACT 7 OF UNRE SURVEY
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 323,037
Water District: UNINCORP/SWFWMD
Municipality Name: UNINCORP/SWFWMD
Acres: 7.4159
Zoning Code: RC
County Use Description: S FAM RES 2.5 AC TO 9.99 AC
State Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: UNINCORP/SWFWMD
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,440
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7.42 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: 1977
County: Polk County
APN: 273032000000041030
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Ben Hill Griffin Junior Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 7.7mi
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Mclaughlin Middle School And Fine Arts Academy
Public 6-11 • Assigned • 5.6mi
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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
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
9/10 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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Estimated sale price
$295,000 – $357,000
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