**RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN OVER 43 ACRES WITH DIRECT LAKE BUFFUM FRONTAGE!** Discover an exceptional piece of Old Florida offering expansive waterfront views, wide-open pastures, and endless possibilities in beautiful Fort Meade. Comprised of two parcels totaling approximately 43.19 acres, this remarkable property combines the privacy of country living with the natural beauty of Lake Buffum, creating an incredible setting for a private lakefront estate, family compound, equestrian retreat, agricultural operation, or recreational getaway. Imagine building your dream home overlooking the lake, enjoying breathtaking sunrises, spending afternoons fishing or boating, and experiencing the peace and tranquility of your own waterfront sanctuary. With generous acreage, mostly cleared land, and existing fencing, the property provides ample room for livestock, horses, outdoor recreation, and future improvements. An existing 1,152-square-foot mobile home offers additional convenience, with well, septic, and electricity already connected, providing a potential place to stay while planning your future vision. Accessed via private Buffum Lake Trail, the property offers a secluded rural atmosphere while remaining within reach of Fort Meade, Bartow, Lake Wales, and surrounding Central Florida communities. For buyers seeking more than just acreage, this property presents an exciting opportunity to explore potential agricultural, residential, or long-term investment uses, subject to county approvals and applicable regulations. **Properties offering this combination of substantial acreage, direct lake frontage, existing infrastructure, and privacy are increasingly difficult to find.** Whether your vision is a spectacular waterfront homestead, a peaceful weekend escape, or a legacy ...
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Listing Courtesy of: THE SOMERDAY GROUP PL
813-520-9123
| Listing Id: | TB8562837 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $995,000 |
| Property Type: | Land |
| Property Sub Type: | Pasture |
| Status: | Active |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $1,369 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 1,881,300 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 43.19 |
| Waterfront?: | Yes |
| City: | Fort Meade |
| County Or Parish: | Polk |
| Postal Code: | 33841 |
| Additional Parcels?: | Yes |
| Building Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Current Use: | Pasture |
| Directions: | Get on FL-618 Toll E/Selmon Expy from FL-573 N. Drive from I-4 E and FL-570 E to Polk County. Take exit 10 from FL-570 E. Merge onto US-98 S/Bartow Rd. Use the left 3 lanes to turn left to stay on US-98 S. Turn right onto FL-60 E (signs for Lake Wales/Vero Bch). Turn right onto 80 Foot Rd. Turn left onto Homeland-Garfield Rd/Lake Hendry Rd. Turn left onto Lake Buffum Rd S. Turn right to stay on Lake Buffum Rd S. Turn left to stay on Lake Buffum Rd S. Turn left onto Lake Buffum Rd E. Turn left onto Buffum Lake Trail. Turn right. |
| Elementary School: | Bartow Elem Academy |
| Fencing: | Fenced |
| High School: | Frostproof Middle - Senior High |
| Ownership: | Fee Simple |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Features: | Buildable, Farm, Level, Oversized Lot, Pasture |
| Lot Size Acres: | 43.19 |
| Lot Size Dimensions: | 1361x2385x219 |
| Postal Code Plus4: | 6202 |
| Middle Or Junior School: | Frostproof Middle Se |
| MLS Area Major: | 33841 - Fort Meade |
| MLS Area Major: | 33841 - Fort Meade |
| Original List Price: | $995,000 |
| Parcel Number: | 27-31-18-000000-011030 |
| Township: | 31 |
| Road Frontage Type: | Private Road |
| Road Surface Type: | Other |
| Listing Terms: | Cash, Conventional, VA Loan |
| Tax Year: | 2025 |
| Sewer: | Septic Tank |
| Special Listing Conditions: | None |
| State Or Province: | FL |
| Additional Parcels Description: | 273117000000033010 |
| Association?: | No |
| Utilities: | Electricity Available, Other, Water Available |
| View: | Trees/Woods, Water |
| Water Source: | Well |
| Number Of Lots: | 2 |
| Public Survey Range: | 27 |
| Public Survey Section: | 18 |
| Vegetation: | Wooded |
| Waterfront Features: | Lake Front |
| Alternate Key Folio Num: | 273118000000011030 |
| Association Fee Requirement: | None |
| Calculated List Price By Calcula: | 0.53 |
| Farm Type: | Aquaculture, Other |
| Flood Zone Code: | AE, X |
| For Lease Yn: | No |
| Listing Exclusion Yn: | No |
| Lot Size Square Meters: | 174778 |
| Price Per Acre: | 23038 |
| Realtor Info: | As-Is |
| Road Frontage Ft: | 50 |
| Sdeo yn: | No |
| Total Acreage: | 20 to less than 50 |
| Water Access: | Lake |
| Water Access Yn: | Yes |
| Water Extras Yn: | No |
| Water Frontage Feet Lake: | 50 |
| Waterfront Feet Total: | 50 |
| Water View: | Yes |
| Association 2 Yn: | 0 |
| Attribution Contact: | 813-520-9123 |
| Originating System Name : | Stellar MLS |
| Designated Builder Yn: | No |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-11-04 |
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