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$435,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 5 Beds
  • 5 Full Baths
  • 3,056 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 9 days ago
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5 Bed 5 Bath Magnificent home recently renovated. Act quickly and secure a rare opportunity with flexible use and seller financing available. This renovated Fort Meade residence delivers historic character paired with substantial modern upgrades across nearly 4,000 square feet. The home offers five bedrooms, five full bathrooms, and two spacious downstairs suites with walk-in closets. The kitchen is a true blank slate, ready for a custom build tailored to your vision. A finished third-floor bonus room provides flexibility for a sixth bedroom, office, or playroom. Accessibility features include a wheelchair ramp and lift. Major renovations completed in 2023 and 2024 include a new roof, windows, flooring, walls, Hardie board siding, plumbing, electrical, fully updated bathrooms, and a thoughtfully redesigned layout. Situated on .5 acres , the property supports multifamily potential, parking, a pool, guest house, or workshop. A truly uncommon Historic home in Polk County. Schedule your private showing today and explore the possibilities.

Full Property Details for 701 1st St NE

General

  • Price: $435,000
  • Taxes: $6,709 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
  • MLS ID: L4953727
  • Updated: 1/9/2026
  • Added to Site: 218 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
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 $435,000 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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