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$399,900 -$20,100 (-4.79%) Price Reduced

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  • Single Family
  • 5 Beds
  • 5 Full Baths
  • 3,056 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 1 day ago
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Final Price drop Two Buildable Lots Included | Seller Financing Available | Renovated 5BR/5BA | Value-Add Opportunity Priced below market, this 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom Fort Meade property offers nearly 4,000 square feet of living space and includes a separate neighboring buildable lot in the sale price - providing expansion, development, or new construction potential. Major renovations completed in 2023-2024 include a new roof, new windows, new siding, updated plumbing and electrical systems, renovated bathrooms, new flooring, and a reconfigured floor plan. The primary structure has already undergone significant capital improvements. Interior features include two oversized first-floor suites, five full bathrooms, and a finished third-floor bonus space suitable for a bedroom, office, or flex space. The kitchen remains unfinished, offering the opportunity to customize finishes and design. Situated on over half an acre with ample parking and multifamily potential (buyer to verify with city/county), this property presents multiple use options including primary residence, multi-generational living, rental investment, or new construction on the additional lot. General contractors are available and ready to complete remaining improvements if desired. Seller financing available for qualified buyers. Own a piece of Polk County history with flexible use potential and development upside.

Full Property Details for 701 1st St NE

General

  • Price: $399,900
  • Taxes: $6,709 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
  • MLS ID: L4953727
  • Updated: 3/4/2026
  • Added to Site: 264 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Min. Lease: No Minimum

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 9
  • Interior Features: Accessibility Features, Crown Molding, Eating Space In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen and Family Room Combination, Solid Surface Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Appliances: Other
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 5

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 5

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Washer Hookup

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Courtyard

Parking

  • Carports: Yes
  • Carport: 2
  • Carport Spaces: 2
  • Covered Spaces: 2

Location

  • Area: 33841 - Fort Meade
  • County: Polk
  • Development Name: 33841 - Fort Meade
  • Subdivision: FRENCHS ADD
  • Driving Directions: US HIGHWAY 27 NORTH TO SOUTH BAY TO ROUTE 98 north right turn on north chrch ave LEFT TURN ON FIRST ST NE property on the right 350 feet
  • Direction Faces: South

School Information

  • Elementary School: Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary
  • Middle School: Fort Meade Middle
  • High School: Fort Meade Junior/Senior High

Community

  • Community Name: 33841 - Fort Meade

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Other
  • Heating Type: None

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Cable TV Available, Electricity Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Structural Information

  • Exterior Const.: HardiPlank Type, Wood Frame
  • Roof: Metal
  • Stories/Levels: Three Or More
  • Square Feet: 3,056
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
  • Year Built: 1911

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.51
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 34,840
  • Lot Size: 34840
  • Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $6,709
  • Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Conditions: None
  • Legal Description: FRENCHS ADD & VARNS SURVEY PB 1 PG 8 BLK 5 LOT 2 E 100 FT,
  • Flood Zone Info: X
  • APN: 253126440500005020
  • Property ID: 253126440500005020
  • Block/Lot/Section: 5

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Schools serving 701 1st St NE

School District:Polk County School District
NameGradesDistance
Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary School
610 South Charleston Avenue, Fort Meade, FL 33841
PK-51 mi
Fort Meade Middle/Senior High School
700 Edgewood Drive North, Fort Meade, FL 33841
6-120.7 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 701 1st St NE Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/04/2026
Price Reduced
$399,900
-4.79%
MLS
1/21/2026
Price Reduced
$420,000
-3.45%
MLS
1/09/2026
Price Reduced
$435,000
-10.31%
MLS
7/31/2025
Price Reduced
$485,000
-4.92%
MLS
6/14/2025
Listed
$510,100
168.62%
MLS
2/25/2022
Sold
$189,900
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Tax History for 701 1st St NE

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$6,250
-7%
$304,168
-1%
2024
$6,709
-40%
$307,628
4%
2023
$11,259
1225%
$296,097
339%
2022
$850
-2%
$67,441
3%
2021
$871
—
$65,477
1%
2021
$871
34%
$64,573
4%
2017
$652
—
$61,944
2%
2017
$652
-18%
$60,670
-4%
2019
$794
26%
$63,121
6%
2016
$632
12%
$59,422
1%
2015
$563
—
$59,009
1%
2014
$564
1%
$58,541
1%
2013
$559
—
$57,676
—
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701 1st Street NE, Fort Meade, FL 33841 (MLS# L4953727) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 5 full bathrooms. 701 1st Street NE is currently listed for $399,900 and was received on June 14, 2025. Want to learn more about 701 1st Street NE? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family 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.

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