Market Report · 2nd Quarter 2026 · As of June 27, 2026

MLS data updated Jun 26, 2026

Fort Meade

Historic Polk County town with rural character and low prices

Fort Meade, FL

Fort Meade is one of Florida's oldest cities, offering affordable homes on larger lots along the Peace River corridor in southern Polk County.

40
For Sale
$370K
Avg. List Price
14
Under Contract
$270K
Median Sold (12 mo)
90
Homes Sold (12 mo)

Median sold: $270K ·  Median days on market: 64 ·  Sold-to-list: 96.9% ·  Source: Stellar MLS

Balanced Market
5.3
months of inventory

About 5.3 months of inventory — supply and demand are roughly even, so neither side has a clear edge (4–6 months = balanced).

Median Sale Price
$270K
90 sold / yr
1-Yr Appreciation
+11.0%
median price
Days on Market
64
median
Sale-to-List
96.9%
of asking
Sales Pace
7.5/mo
last 12 mo
Active Listings
40
for sale now

Aggregate statistics from recent Stellar MLS closed sales and live MLS inventory. A market read, not an appraisal of any home or a listing of individual sales.

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Ryan's Take on Fort Meade

Fort Meade draws buyers who want genuine small-town Florida without the premium that comes with proximity to Orlando or the coasts — people who have made a deliberate choice for space, quiet, and a slower pace over urban convenience. As Polk County's oldest city, it carries an authenticity that planned communities cannot replicate: a real downtown with local restaurants and antique shops, tree-lined streets, and homes that have actual history behind them. The employment anchor here is Lakeland, roughly a half-hour north, where Publix's headquarters, Lakeland Regional Health, and a strong logistics corridor provide the kind of stable, well-paying jobs that make a longer commute genuinely worth the trade-off. Bartow, the county seat, adds government and professional employment just fifteen minutes away. The housing stock leans toward mid-century ranch homes and farmhouse-style properties on generous lots — the kind of square footage and land you simply cannot find at these price points closer to metro Orlando. For buyers who want recreational variety, Streamsong Resort nearby puts championship-level golf within easy reach. The buyers who ultimately choose elsewhere tend to look at Bartow for a slightly tighter commute to Lakeland, or at Winter Haven for more retail access — but those who want Fort Meade's particular combination of history and elbow room rarely find an equivalent.

— Ryan Solberg, Broker/Owner, MaxLife Realty

Under Contract

14 homes pending in Fort Meade · Avg. $568K

Fort Meade pending
Pending
$150,000
5 bd3 ba2,357 sqft
Fort Meade pending
Pending
$4,100,000
2 bd3 ba2,144 sqft
Fort Meade pending
Pending
$169,999
3 bd2 ba1,512 sqft
Fort Meade pending
Pending
$180,000
3 bd1 ba950 sqft
Fort Meade pending
Pending
$335,000
3 bd2 ba1,545 sqft
Fort Meade pending
Pending
$650,000
0 ba
Market Snapshot

Fort Meade · 2nd Quarter 2026

90 sales · Stellar MLS · last 12 mo

$270K

Median Sale Price

64 days

Median Days on Market

96.9%

Sold-to-List

$186

Median $/sqft

Sold-to-List Gauge · 90% → 100% → 105%+96.9%
90%95%100%105%+

Recent Sales Map

16 recent individual sales in and around Fort Meade · FL public records · no addresses published

Approximate sale locations — dots are offset ±1 home for privacy

BedsBathsSq FtListedSoldList PriceSold Price$/Sq FtDOM
2,2429/1/25$390,000$174
2,6109/1/25$310,000$119
1,3009/1/25$266,000$205
1,3989/1/25$235,000$168
1,3239/1/25$214,000$162
2,3528/1/25$515,000$219
3,3368/1/25$405,000$121
1,8998/1/25$275,000$145
1,4728/1/25$262,000$178
1,6648/1/25$230,000$138
1,2208/1/25$227,000$186
1,7238/1/25$153,500$89
2,6107/1/25$355,000$136
1,6107/1/25$265,000$165
4,1807/1/25$248,000$59
1,2007/1/25$195,000$163
16 sales · FL Dept. of Revenue public records · past 12 months · no addresses published · tap any column to sort

Currently For Sale

40 active listings in Fort Meade

BedsBathsSq FtList Price$/Sq FtDOMPoolWaterfrontView
321,488$245,000$16543
22972$199,900$20694
422,004$260,000$13051
521,748$200,000$11412
0$350,000599
21696$179,900$2581
321,649$260,000$15842
343,828$1,799,000$47016
321,102$238,900$217258
0$179,9501
231,192$239,000$20124
532,806$630,000$2250
0$219,0000
31816$192,950$23658
321,372$215,000$15736
311,176$249,900$2131
311,264$238,500$18922
321,545$319,900$207185
0$169,00061Water
0$475,000266
422,380$575,000$242322
322,080$589,000$2831Water
221,246$189,900$15240
0$1,090,000197Water
321,545$335,000$217269
321,654$314,000$19027
321,135$249,900$2207
221,088$225,000$2073
0$160,00074
431,920$234,999$12215
0$467,5000
422,272$875,000$38563
522,580$245,000$9550
331,581$269,999$17162
532,724$415,000$1521
0$700,000777Water
321,350$260,000$193141
0$275,000112
0$175,000112
0$299,99945
All 40 active listings in Fort Meade · live Stellar MLS · no addresses published

Fort Meade Market — Common Questions

Is Fort Meade a buyer's or seller's market in 2026?+

Fort Meade is currently a balanced market with about 5.3 months of inventory. About 5.3 months of inventory — supply and demand are roughly even, so neither side has a clear edge (4–6 months = balanced).

What is the median home sale price in Fort Meade?+

Based on Florida Department of Revenue public records over the last 6 months, the median sale price in Fort Meade is approximately $270K, up about 11.0% from a year earlier.

How many homes are for sale in Fort Meade?+

There are currently 40 active listings in Fort Meade, with homes selling at roughly 7.5 per month. That works out to about 5.3 months of inventory.

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Report generated June 27, 2026 at 9:04 PM ET· Powered by Stellar MLS

MLS Data:Active and pending listing data is sourced from the Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The MLS GRID does not guarantee the accuracy of this data, which may not reflect all real estate activity in the area.

Sold Data: Sales analysis is derived from Florida Department of Revenue public property records(arm's-length transactions). Ryan Solberg and MaxLife Realty LLC are not affiliated with Fort Meadeor its HOA. This report is not intended to solicit properties already listed for sale nor to cause a breach of an existing agency relationship. Data should be independently verified. E&OE.

Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of June 26, 2026 at 5:28 PM ET. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

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IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.

Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of June 26, 2026 at 5:28 PM ET. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

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