Lake Buffum Rd E

Fort Meade, FL 33841

$400,000
Price
219,982 / 5.05
Lot Size / Acres
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Pending
Pending

Description

Located on beautiful Lake Buffum, this exceptional 5.15-acre vacant parcel is a rare opportunity to own a true slice of Old Florida charm. With approximately 450 feet of pristine waterfront and a white sandy beach, this property offers space, privacy, and an incredible setting for lakefront living. Boasting high and dry, buildable land, you have an ideal homesite ready for your custom dream home without the burden of extensive flood mitigation or costly site preparation. The generous elevation and...Located on beautiful Lake Buffum, this exceptional 5.15-acre vacant parcel is a rare opportunity to own a true slice of Old Florida charm. With approximately 450 feet of pristine waterfront and a white sandy beach, this property offers space, privacy, and an incredible setting for lakefront living. Boasting high and dry, buildable land, you have an ideal homesite ready for your custom dream home without the burden of extensive flood mitigation or costly site preparation. The generous elevation and layout provide flexibility for a main residence, guest home, barn, workshop, or additional outbuildings. A variety of trees are found on the property. White and Red Oaks, Evergreens, Palm and Camphor trees, to name a few. These add privacy and charm to the stunning lot. For the fishing enthusiast, this property is truly an angler’s dream. Known for excellent freshwater fishing, Lake Buffum offers the opportunity to cast from your own shoreline or launch a boat right from your backyard. With approximately 450 feet of frontage, there’s ample space for a private dock and multiple fishing spots. Best of all, there is no HOA and no deed restrictions, giving you the freedom to design and use your property the way you choose. Bring your boats, RVs, animals, and toys — this is lake living without limitations. If you’ve been searching for buildable acreage, expansive waterfront, and the freedom to create your vision, this property delivers.
  1. Listed by Ellie Dahl • Brokerage DRE #1033444 • FISCHBACH LAND COMPANY LLC
    P: (863)-224-3944 C: (863)-224-3944 ellie@fischbachlandcompany.com
  2. Listed by Reed Fischbach • Brokerage DRE #1033444 • FISCHBACH LAND COMPANY LLC
    P: (813)-540-1000 C: (813)-546-1000 Reed@FischbachLandCompany.com

Property Details for Lake Buffum Road East

Township
31
Waterfront
No
Water View
Lake
LISTING UPDATED: 03/31/2026 06:25 PM

Property Details for Lake Buffum Road East

StatusPending
MLS #TB8480681
Days on Market32
Taxes$2,038 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeLand
MLS TypeLand
Year Built-
Lot Size5.05 AC
CountyPolk County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of FISCHBACH LAND COMPANY LLC, Ellie Dahl; FISCHBACH LAND COMPANY LLC, Reed Fischbach
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Building Information for Lake Buffum Road East

Lot Size5.05 AC

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$2,184 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,014

Property Taxes

$170

HOA Dues

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Property Information for Lake Buffum Road East

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Direction Faces: Southeast
  • Directions: From Hwy 27, head west on Hwy 98. (4.5 mi) Turn right onto Rhoden Road (2.7 mi) Continue onto Lake Buffum Road E. (1.5 mi) The property will be on the left. Look for the Fischbach Land Company Sign. **We have two separate listings for sale within a quarter of a mile of the lake. This property is the most southern of the two.**
  • Elementary School: Frostproof Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Frostproof Middle Se
  • High School: Frostproof Middle - Senior High
  • Mls Major Change Type: Pending
  • Major Change Type: Pending
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Street Name: LAKE BUFFUM
  • Street Suffix: ROAD
  • Street Direction Suffix: E
  • State: FL
  • City: FORT MEADE
Parking
  • Available For Lease: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Requirement: None
  • Association: No
  • CDD: No
  • Tax Book Number: P-81
  • Tax Legal Description: COMM NW COR OF SEC 20 T31S R27E S ALONG W LINE OF SEC 20 177.9 FT TO C/L OF EAST BUFFUM RD N 37 DEG 44 MIN 14 SEC E 500.52 FT ALONG SAID C/L N 37 DEG 43 MIN 46 SEC E 137.6 FT N 37 DEG 44 MIN 08 SEC E 1810.58 FT N 40 DEG 33 MIN 52 SEC E 1588.93 FT TO POB N 49 DEG 26 MIN 08 SEC W 218.84 FT TO WATERS EDGE OF LAKE BUFFUM N 15 DEG 16 MIN 41 SEC W ALONG WATERS OF LAKE BUFFUM 442.67 FT E 769.97 FT TO C/L OF EAST BUFFUM RD S 40 DEG 33 MIN 52 SEC W 749 FT ALONG SAID C/L TO POB LESS RD R/W
  • Tax Year: 2025
Property
Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Current Use: Unimproved
  • Parcel Number: 273117000000014020
  • Total Acreage: 5 to less than 10
  • Water Access: Lake
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: LAKE BUFFUM
  • Water Extras: No
Property and Assessments
  • Flood Zone Code: x
  • Public Survey Range: 27
  • Public Survey Section: 17
  • Dock YN: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: None
  • Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electrical Nearby, Phone Available
  • Water Source: Well Required
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 375
Interior Features
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Water View: Yes

Property History for Lake Buffum Road East

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 31, 2026

Pending

MFRMLS #TB8480681

—
Feb 27, 2026

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #TB8480681

$400,000—
Jan 29, 2026

Sold

MFRMLS #O6245378

$125,000—
Sep 3, 2025

Withdrawn

MFRMLS #P4929355

$770,000—
Aug 26, 2025

Pending

MFRMLS #O6245378

—
May 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #P4929355

—
Feb 26, 2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #O6245378

—
Feb 22, 2025

Expired

MFRMLS #O6245378

$150,000—
Oct 14, 2024

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #O6245378

$150,000—
Jun 13, 2024

Pending

MFRMLS #P4929355

—
Feb 23, 2024

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #P4929355

$770,000—
Feb 17, 2022

Sold

MFRMLS #O5837427

$90,000—
Oct 20, 2021

Pending

MFRMLS #O5837427

—
Apr 7, 2021

Sold

MFRMLS #B4900583

$24,950—
Mar 15, 2021

Pending

MFRMLS #B4900583

—
Dec 4, 2020

Sold

MFRMLS #K4900421

$380,000—
Nov 27, 2020

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #B4900583

$23,950—
Sep 21, 2020

Pending

MFRMLS #K4900421

—
Jan 15, 2020

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #O5837427

$95,000—
Apr 14, 2019

Expired

MFRMLS #O5734801

$95,000—
Apr 1, 2019

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #K4900421

$439,000—
Sep 18, 2018

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #O5734801

$95,000—
Apr 13, 2018

Expired

MFRMLS #O5547902

$95,000—
Nov 17, 2017

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #O5547902

$95,000—
Apr 27, 2017

Sold

MFRMLS #U7811479

$40,000—
Mar 27, 2017

Pending

MFRMLS #U7811479

—
Mar 13, 2017

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #U7811479

$46,900—
Jul 3, 2014

Sold

MFRMLS #K4587971

$65,000—
Feb 27, 2014

Pending

MFRMLS #K4587971

—
Nov 18, 2013

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #K4587971

$68,000—
Aug 10, 2007

Expired

MFRMLS #P4592230

$127,000—
Aug 10, 2006

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #P4592230

$180,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/31/2026

Pending

MFRMLS #TB8480681

—
02/27/2026

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #TB8480681

$400,000
01/29/2026

Sold

MFRMLS #O6245378

$125,000
09/03/2025

Withdrawn

MFRMLS #P4929355

$770,000
08/26/2025

Pending

MFRMLS #O6245378

—
05/01/2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #P4929355

—
02/26/2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #O6245378

—
02/22/2025

Expired

MFRMLS #O6245378

$150,000
10/14/2024

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #O6245378

$150,000
06/13/2024

Pending

MFRMLS #P4929355

—
02/23/2024

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #P4929355

$770,000
02/17/2022

Sold

MFRMLS #O5837427

$90,000
10/20/2021

Pending

MFRMLS #O5837427

—
04/07/2021

Sold

MFRMLS #B4900583

$24,950
03/15/2021

Pending

MFRMLS #B4900583

—
12/04/2020

Sold

MFRMLS #K4900421

$380,000
11/27/2020

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #B4900583

$23,950
09/21/2020

Pending

MFRMLS #K4900421

—
01/15/2020

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #O5837427

$95,000
04/14/2019

Expired

MFRMLS #O5734801

$95,000
04/01/2019

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #K4900421

$439,000
09/18/2018

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #O5734801

$95,000
04/13/2018

Expired

MFRMLS #O5547902

$95,000
11/17/2017

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #O5547902

$95,000
04/27/2017

Sold

MFRMLS #U7811479

$40,000
03/27/2017

Pending

MFRMLS #U7811479

—
03/13/2017

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #U7811479

$46,900
07/03/2014

Sold

MFRMLS #K4587971

$65,000
02/27/2014

Pending

MFRMLS #K4587971

—
11/18/2013

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #K4587971

$68,000
08/10/2007

Expired

MFRMLS #P4592230

$127,000
08/10/2006

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #P4592230

$180,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Schools near Lake Buffum Road East

This home is within Polk.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Ben Hill Griffin Jr Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Bartow Elementary Academy
Public - K to 5
Union Academy
Public - 6 to 8
Frostproof Middle/Senior High School
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Ben Hill Griffin Jr Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Bartow Elementary Academy
PublicK to 5

Union Academy
Public6 to 8

Frostproof Middle/Senior High School
Public6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of FISCHBACH LAND COMPANY LLC, Ellie Dahl; FISCHBACH LAND COMPANY LLC, Reed Fischbach

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