Discover a rare opportunity to own 114± acres of ranchland along the edge of Florida’s historic ridge in southeastern Polk County. Located on Lake Buffum Road near Fort Meade, this exceptional property features wide-open pasture complemented by beautiful native Florida scrub and mature oak trees, creating a landscape rich in natural beauty and authentic Old Florida character.
Currently utilized as part of a fully operational cattle ranch, the property is high and dry, fenced, and ready for livestock. The ranch is equipped with an existing well and three ponds, adding to its functionality for cattle, horses, agriculture, and recreational use.
The property is already divided into two separate parcels, allowing for the potential of two homes based on the existing configuration. There may also be potential for additional division, offering flexibility for a family compound, multiple homesites, investment, or future development, subject to county approval and applicable land-use regulations.
Conveniently located near Fort Meade, Bartow, and Lake Wales, the property offers the privacy and freedom of rural Florida while remaining within easy reach of surrounding communities.
114± acres of authentic Florida ranch country—beautiful, functional, versatile, and ready for its next chapter.
Listing Courtesy of: FISCHBACH LAND COMPANY LLC
813-540-1000
| Listing Id: | TB8547131 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $2,100,000 |
| Property Type: | Land |
| Property Sub Type: | Cattle |
| Status: | Active |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $582 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 4,976,294 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 114.24 |
| Waterfront?: | No |
| City: | Fort Meade |
| County Or Parish: | Polk |
| Postal Code: | 33841 |
| Additional Parcels?: | Yes |
| Building Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Current Use: | Cattle |
| 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. |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-09-17 |
| Ownership: | Fee Simple |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Acres: | 114.24 |
| Lot Size Dimensions: | n/a |
| Postal Code Plus4: | 8402 |
| MLS Area Major: | 33841 - Fort Meade |
| MLS Area Major: | 33841 - Fort Meade |
| Original List Price: | $2,100,000 |
| Other Equipment: | Loading Pens |
| Parcel Number: | 27-31-06-000000-0131040 |
| Township: | 31 |
| Road Surface Type: | Asphalt |
| Tax Year: | 2025 |
| Sewer: | None |
| Special Listing Conditions: | None |
| State Or Province: | FL |
| Additional Parcels Description: | 27-31-06-000000-013010 |
| Utilities: | BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Available, Water Available |
| Water Source: | None |
| Number Of Lots: | 2 |
| Public Survey Range: | 27 |
| Public Survey Section: | 06 |
| Calculated List Price By Calcula: | 0.42 |
| Cddyn: | No |
| Flood Zone Code: | x |
| For Lease Yn: | No |
| Listing Exclusion Yn: | No |
| Lot Size Square Meters: | 462313 |
| Number Of Wells: | 1 |
| Price Per Acre: | 18382 |
| Road Frontage Ft: | 1242 |
| Sdeo yn: | No |
| Total Acreage: | 100 to less than 200 |
| Water Access Yn: | No |
| Water Extras Yn: | No |
| Water View: | No |
| Ag Exemption Yn: | Yes |
| Road Responsibility: | Public Maintained Road |
| Association 2 Yn: | 0 |
| Attribution Contact: | 813-540-1000 |
| Originating System Name : | Stellar MLS |
| Dock Yn: | No |
| Designated Builder Yn: | No |
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