1980 LAKE BUFFUM ROAD
FORT MEADE, FL 33841
Location
About this home
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!
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Living area
- 2,144 sqft
- Heating
- Central, Electric
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Flooring
- Luxury Vinyl, Wood
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Stories
- 2
- Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Open Floorplan…
- Appliances
- Other
Exterior & lot
- Lot size
- 12,407,837 sqft (284.84 ac)
- Pool
- Yes
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Roof
- Metal
- Construction
- Vinyl Siding
- Exterior
- Lighting
Parking
- Carport
- 1 space
Financial
- Annual tax
- $4,014 (2023)
- Price / sqft
- $1912/sqft
Utilities
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Utilities
- BB/HS Internet Available, Electricity Connected, Propane
Property
- Property type
- Single Family
- Year built
- 2005
- Subdivision
- NOT IN SUBDIVISION
- County
- Polk
Assigned schools
- Elementary
- Frostproof Elem
- Middle
- Frostproof Middle Se
- High
- Frostproof Middle - Senior High
Listing
- Status
- Sold
- Days on market
- 826 days
- MLS #
- MFR728762016
- Source
- Stellar MLS
Listed by Reed Fischbach · FISCHBACH LAND COMPANY LLC
Listing data provided by Stellar MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Estimate your monthly cost
PITI + HOA- Principal & interest
- $20,732/mo
- Property tax
- $335/mo
- Home insurance
- Left out until you enter a quote
Opens at 20% down over 30 years at 6.5%, the same assumptions as the answers below. Property tax is this listing's own 2023 bill. Insurance is left out until you enter a quote, because Florida premiums turn on roof age, elevation and carrier. Every field is editable.
Ask about this property
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Price history
From the property’s MLS record.
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | Price reduced | $4,100,000 | −$150,000 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Sold | $4,100,000 | — |
| Jun 17, 2024 | Listed | $4,250,000 | — |
Neighbourhood
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Frequently asked questions
What would 1980 LAKE BUFFUM ROAD, FORT MEADE cost per month?
About $21,067 a month: $20,732 principal and interest, $335 property tax. That assumes 20% down at 6.5% over 30 years, and leaves out insurance.
Is 1980 LAKE BUFFUM ROAD, FORT MEADE priced fairly?
It is listed at $4,100,000. There are not enough comparable homes close by to put a range around that yet, so the asking price is the honest answer.
How long has 1980 LAKE BUFFUM ROAD, FORT MEADE been on the market?
643 days on the market.
Has the price of 1980 LAKE BUFFUM ROAD, FORT MEADE changed?
It has gone down from $4,250,000 to $4,100,000, a change of -3.5%.
How big is 1980 LAKE BUFFUM ROAD, FORT MEADE?
2 bed, 3 bath, 2,144 square feet. That is $1,912 a square foot.
What year was 1980 LAKE BUFFUM ROAD, FORT MEADE built?
Built in 2005.
What is the HOA fee at 1980 LAKE BUFFUM ROAD, FORT MEADE?
The feed lists no association fee for this property.
What are the property taxes at 1980 LAKE BUFFUM ROAD, FORT MEADE?
Property tax works out to about $335 a month, $4,014 a year, on the 2023 assessment.
Is 1980 LAKE BUFFUM ROAD, FORT MEADE still available?
It is sold.