9111 LAKE BUFFUM ROAD
FORT MEADE, FL 33841
About this home
Discover a rare opportunity to own 125 acres of fully operational ranchland along the edge of Florida’s historic ridge in southeastern Polk County. Located on Lake Buffum Road near Fort Meade, this exceptional property combines wide-open pasture, established ranch infrastructure, and a beautifully maintained custom home—creating an ideal setting for cattle, horses, recreation, or simply enjoying the privacy and freedom of rural Florida living. The ranch is high and dry, fully fenced, and ready for livestock, offering expansive acreage with the infrastructure already in place for a working cattle operation. A three-stall horse barn with tack room provides dedicated equestrian space, while an additional storage barn offers plenty of room for equipment, implements, and ranch necessities. With its generous acreage and established improvements, the property offers the increasingly rare opportunity to step directly into an authentic Florida ranch lifestyle. At the heart of the property is an exceptionally clean and well-maintained 1,752-square-foot custom home designed for comfortable country living. The updated kitchen features wood Shaker-style cabinetry, Italian quartz countertops, and modern finishes, while both bathrooms have been updated with quartz countertops. The home is further enhanced by Pella hurricane-impact windows and sliding doors, new double front doors with a custom storm protection system, and a durable metal roof, providing both quality and peace of mind. Surrounded by open land and Florida countryside, the residence offers a peaceful retreat after a day on the ranch while remaining conveniently positioned for access to Fort Meade, Bartow, and Lake Wales. Whether envisioned as a working cattle ranch, equestrian property, recreational retreat, or private family compound, Polk Ridge Ranch offers the acreage, improvements, and location to create something truly special. 125 acres of Florida ranchland—established, functional, and ready for its next chapter.
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Living area
- 1,752 sqft
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Flooring
- Vinyl
- Stories
- 1
- Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets…
- Appliances
- Refrigerator
Exterior & lot
- Lot size
- 5,445,000 sqft (125 ac)
- Roof
- Metal
- Construction
- Block, Stucco
- Exterior
- French Doors, Hurricane Shutters
Parking
- Garage
- 2 spaces
Financial
- Annual tax
- $2,473 (2025)
- Price / sqft
- $1541/sqft
Utilities
- Water
- None
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Property
- Property type
- Single Family
- Year built
- 1999
- Subdivision
- N/A
- County
- Polk
Assigned schools
- Elementary
- Alturas Elem
- Middle
- McLaughlin Academy Of Excellence
- High
- Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence
Listing
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 1 day
- MLS #
- MFR802832089
- Source
- Stellar MLS
Listed by Ellie Dahl · FISCHBACH LAND COMPANY LLC
Listing data provided by Stellar MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Sample estimate — not an appraisal
Based on 31 comparable sales within 2 miles of FORT MEADE, FL, this home is priced over RENA ValiQ.
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Estimate your monthly cost
PITI + HOA- Principal & interest
- $14,371/mo
- Property tax
- $225/mo
- Home insurance
- $200/mo
Tax, insurance and HOA are editable estimates with Florida-typical defaults — Florida homeowners insurance in particular varies widely by location and elevation. Confirm exact figures with a lender and insurer.
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Price history
From the property’s MLS record.
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | Listed | $2,700,000 | — |
NeighbourhoodSample data
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