$2,700,000
9111 Lake Buffum Road
Fort Meade, FL 33841
Listing updated: August 15, 2026 at 6:51 AM ET
Listing courtesy of Fischbach Land Company Llc · Ellie Dahl · MLS #TB8539042 · Active · 813-540-1000Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Day on market
Garage spaces
Flood zone
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.
Estimated monthly payment
Estimate only. Taxes use the listing's reported amount where available; insurance is a Florida-average estimate. Your actual payment will vary — run a full calculation or talk to a lender.
Price & listing history1 days on market
- Status: ActiveAug 14, 2026
- Listed$2,700,000Aug 14, 2026
- Price increased$2,700,000
Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Single Family Residence
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 1
- Subdivision
- N/A
- County
- Polk
- Year built
- 1999
- Living area
- 1,752 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $1,541
- Building area
- 2,441 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 5,445,000 sq ft
- Lot category
- 100 to less than 200
- Flood zone
- X (12105C0710G)
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- Annual taxes
- $2,473 (2025)
- Parcel #
- 27-31-06-000000-014010
- MLS #
- TB8539042
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Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Flooring
- Vinyl
- Appliances
- Refrigerator
- Interior features
- Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Thermostat
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Stories / Levels
- One
- Direction faces
- South
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Attached garage
- Yes
HOA & Financial
- Total monthly fees
- $0/mo
- Total annual fees
- $0
- CDD
- No
- Homestead exemption
- Yes
- Min lease term
- No Minimum
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- No
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- French Doors, Hurricane Shutters
- Construction materials
- Block, Stucco
- Roof
- Metal
- Foundation
- Slab
- Road surface
- Asphalt
Utilities
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Water source
- None
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Schools
Letter grades: Florida DOE 2024–25 school grades (Orange, Seminole, Lake, Osceola, Brevard). Assigned schools from the listing agent — verify enrollment with the district.
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | First | |
| Primary Bedroom | First | |
| Primary Bathroom | First | |
| Bedroom 2 | First | |
| Bedroom 3 | First | |
| Bathroom 2 | First | |
| Living Room | First | |
| Family Room | First |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-08-13
- On market date
- 2026-08-14
- Original list price
- $2,700,000
- Occupant type
- Owner
- MLS area
- 33841 - Fort Meade
- Listing AOR
- Suncoast Tampa
- Status changed
- 2026-08-14
- Tax legal description
- BEG 2454.12 FT E OF SW COR NW1/4 N 02 DEG 19 MIN 09 SEC W 1059 FT E 465.59 FT S 02 DEG 19 MIN 09 SEC E 1059 FT TO S LINE NW1/4 W 465.59 FT TO POB LESS MAINT R/W
Flood risk
Minimal-risk area outside the mapped floodplain. Flood insurance is optional and typically low-cost.
Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Location
Directions
From Bartow, take Hwy 60 E to US Hwy 27. Turn right (south) on US Hwy 27, then right on Alturas-Babson Park Cutoff Rd (CR 640). Turn left on Lake Buffum Rd, then right on Lake Buffum Rd N. Continue to 9111 Lake Buffum Rd N.
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