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Property Description
Spectacular, NATURAL FLORIDA SANCTUARY awaits the ultimate outdoor enthusiast! This outdoor hideaway with 285+/- acres boasts a custom-built 3,194 GSF home, pool, party barn, guest apartment, 5-stand for sporting clays, a 13+/- acre private fishing pond- stocked with largemouth bass and dock, improved pastureland, ideal hunting grounds with native, untouched oak hammocks, pine stands and palmetto scrub. Also included with the property are 5 buildable acres directly on Lake Buffum for quick access to some of the best fishing found in Polk County! This property has it all! Hunting, Fishing, entertaining, and relaxing in the beauty and privacy this sanctuary provides. Enjoy the picturesque sunsets on the private dock, while casting a line for largemouth bass on this 13-acre private fishing pond. The 5-acre buildable lot on Lake Buffum provides 225 feet of direct access on Lake Buffum. You will enjoy 1,268 acres of ideal fishing for largemouth bass, bluegill, and catfish right from the shoreline. Imagine waking up to the tranquil sound of lapping waves and the promise of a day filled with fishing adventures steps away from your doorstep, without the hassle of traveling, leaving you with more quality time spent outdoors. Explore the many winding trails through native oak hammocks, pine stands, and palmetto scrub, buffered by 3,178± acres of conservation land. Enjoy the outdoors and all the wild game this property has to offer! The custom-built main house is the heart of the ranch. Designed for entertaining and family gatherings, the home offers glorious waves of natural sunlight and spectacular views of the surrounding ranch. The welcoming front porch boasts gorgeous sunset views across Lake Buffum and the land. The timeless exterior is built to withstand the Florida seasons with a metal roof, and a 25 kW whole home generator. As you step through the front doors you will be welcomed into the open and airy main living area that flows seamlessly into the dining room and kitchen. Custom cypress woodwork, vaulted ceilings, hickory hardwood floors and cabinets, exposed beams, high-end finishes, and meticulous maintenance are some of the reasons why this home makes such a unique and lasting impression. The two-story home provides extreme privacy as the second bedroom and full bath are upstairs, next to the loft office. The master bedroom suite provides a sanctuary to relax with a gas fireplace, an ensuite bathroom with double vanity, walk-in-closet, and private access to the front porch where a hot tub awaits for you to unwind and enjoy the breathtaking country sunsets. Guess can make themselves at home within the privacy of their own 2-bedroom barn apartment, Located on the second floor of the the toy storage barn, the 784 SF apartment is equipped with a full kitchen, living room, and bathroom. The space is functional and spacious, with the best views of the property from the large screened-in porch. Good times will abound within the air-conditioned party barn with a built-in wet bar, private bathroom, outdoor fire pit, custom-built 5-stand for shooting sporting clays, two deer stands, and three wildlife feeders. This sportsman's paradise has it all! Flora, Fauna, Farm and FUN! Make an appointment to explore and experience this paradise today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1980 Lake Buffum Rd E
General
- Sold For: $3,900,000
- Taxes: $4,014 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Farms/Ranches
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: T3533019
- Added to Site: 844 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Min. Lease: No Minimum
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 12
- Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen and Family Room Combination, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Thermostat, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Gas, Master Bedroom
- Appliances: Other
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: Above Ground, Deck
- Spa: Yes
- Spa Description: Above Ground, Heated
Exterior
- Exterior Features: French Doors, Lighting
- Deck/Patio: Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Porch, Rear Porch, Scre
Parking
- Carports: Yes
- Carport: 1
- Carport Spaces: 1
- Covered Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Covered, Driveway
Location
- Area: 33841 - Fort Meade
- County: Polk
- Development Name: 33841 - Fort Meade
- Subdivision: NOT IN SUBDIVISION
- Driving Directions: From Bartow, Florida, Take US-98/ Hwy 17 S (3.8 miles) Turn left onto Homeland-Garfield Road (4.7 miles) Continue on Sinkhole Road. Drive to Lake Buffum Road North (9.8 miles) Turn Left onto Sinkhole Road (2.5 miles) Turn Right onto Surveyors Lake Road (0.2 miles) Slight Right onto Murphy Road (1.5 miles) Continue onto Lake Buffum Road North (5.6 miles)
- Direction Faces: West
School Information
- Elementary School: Frostproof Elem
- Middle School: Frostproof Middle Se
- High School: Frostproof Middle - Senior High
Community
- Community Name: 33841 - Fort Meade
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central, Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water District: LAKE BUFFUM
- Water: Well
- Utility Description: BB/HS Internet Available, Electricity Connected, Propane
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Florida
- Architectural Style: Florida
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Metal
- Stories/Levels: Two
- Square Feet: 2,144
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Living Area: 2,144 Sq. Ft.
- Current Bldg. Use: Cattle, Livestock
- Year Built: 2005
Lot Features
- Property View: Trees/Woods, Water
- Lot Size (Acres): 284.84
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 12,407,837
- Lot Size: 284.8447
- Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water View: Yes
- Water Access: Yes
- Water Access Desc: Lake, Pond
- Water Extras: Yes
- Water Front Name: LAKE BUFFUM
- Water Front Desc.: Lake Front
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $4,014.09
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: COMM SW COR OF SEC S0-21-06E 177.9 FT ALONG W LINE OF NW1/4 OF SEC 20 TO PT ON C/L OF E BUFFUM RD N37-44-14E ALONG SAID C/L 500.52 FT N37-43-46E 137.6 FT N37-44-08E 1810.58 FT N40-33-52E 2435.15 FT S88-45E 1275 FT TO POB N13-35E 470 FT S76-25E 470 FT S13-35W 470 FT N76-25W 470 FT TO POB
- Flood Zone Info: x
- APN: 273117000000011040
- Property ID: 273117000000011040
Listed by Fischbach Land Company Llc
Sold by Lpt Realty, Llc
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Schools
Schools serving 1980 Lake Buffum Rd E
School District:Polk County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ben Hill Griffin Jr Elementary School 501 McLeod Road, Frostproof, FL 33843 | PK-5 | 6.6 mi |
Frostproof Middle/Senior High School 1000 North Palm Avenue, Frostproof, FL 33843 | 6-8 | 6.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1980 Lake Buffum Rd E
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/16/2026
Sold
$3,900,000
-4.88%
MLS
3/12/2025
Price Reduced
$4,100,000
-3.53%
MLS
6/17/2024
Listed
$4,250,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1980 Lake Buffum Road E, Fort Meade, FL 33841 (MLS# T3533019) is a Farms/Ranches property that was sold at $3,900,000 on September 16, 2026. Want to learn more about 1980 Lake Buffum Road E? Do you have questions about finding other Farms/Ranches real estate for sale in Fort Meade? You can browse all Fort Meade real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

