5031 Lake Buffum Rd is a 1,574 square foot house on a 3.85 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on September 13, 1999 for $65,000. Based on Redfin's Lake Wales data, we estimate the home's value is $322,746.
Single-familyProperty Type
2005Year Built
3.85 acresLot Size
$205Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$322,746
$258K since sold in September 1999$6,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 22.4% higher than the average sale price ($264K) of 5 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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 an existing aluminum structure and install a new non-habitable sunroom under the existing roof on the existing slab. Install electrical components to code. No increase to the current house footprint is included.
Addition
Apr 21, 2020 • Final
Gas
Deliver and install an above-ground propane tank. Install a gas line from the tank to a generator. Install first and second stage regulators at the tank.
Gas
Generator
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
Interior
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Type: Masonry
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Roof Framing Type: Masonry
Roof Shape Type: Hip Shingle
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,574
Gross Sq. Ft: 1,980
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,574
Building Sq. Ft: 1,980
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: N1/2 OF N1/4 OF S1/2 OF E1/2 OF SW1/4 LYING W OF RR & E OF CO RD BEING N1/2 TRACT 9 UNREC SURVEY
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 167,676
Water District: UNINCORP/SWFWMD
Municipality Name: UNINCORP/SWFWMD
Acres: 3.8493
Zoning Code: RC
County Use Description: SNGL FAM RES TO 2.49 AC
State Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: UNINCORP/SWFWMD
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,574
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.85 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Polk County
APN: 273032000000042010
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 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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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
8/10 Fire Factor
35% 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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Estimated sale price
$307,000 – $372,000
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