Homes for sale in
Fort Meade, Florida
Small-town Polk County living with room to breathe
27
Homes for sale
$269,999
Median list price
$249
Avg price / sqft
43
Median days on market
Fort Meade sits in the heart of Polk County, a genuine small town where the pace is slower and the lots run larger than what you'll find closer to the interstate. Life here centers on Downtown Fort Meade, with established neighborhoods like Orange Court and Brooke Lakes filling out the map. You're still within striking distance of the big draws — roughly 68 minutes to downtown Tampa and about 73 minutes to Walt Disney World — without paying big-city prices.
For buyers, the market is refreshingly reachable. There are 26 active listings with a median list price of $262,500, and homes are largely single-family homes with a handful of manufactured homes mixed in. Sellers are getting about 96% of asking over the past year, and with a median 49.5 days on market, there's room to negotiate — it pays to watch the just reduced listings.
Fort Meade is in Polk County, Florida.
Quick facts
$129,999 – $2.7M price range
1,649 sqft median home
$990/mo median rent
Leans seller right now
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Newest homes in Fort Meade
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$205,000
1115 KELLER ROAD, FORT MEADE
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,958 sqft
$799,000
300 3RD STREET NE, FORT MEADE
4 bd · 4 ba · 5,149 sqft
$2,700,000
9111 LAKE BUFFUM ROAD N, FORT MEADE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,752 sqft
$155,000
815 N ORANGE AVENUE, FORT MEADE
3 bd · 2 ba · 884 sqft
$199,000
515 S CHARLESTON AVENUE, FORT MEADE
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,378 sqft
$210,000
720 SE PINE AVENUE, FORT MEADE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,119 sqft
$330,000
829 N CLERMONT AVENUE, FORT MEADE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,568 sqft
$340,000
1153 SAND MOUNTAIN ROAD, FORT MEADE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,944 sqft
$514,900
510 EDGEWOOD DRIVE, FORT MEADE
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,895 sqft
$230,000$235,000
218 MAPLE LANE, FORT MEADE
3 bd · 1 ba · 900 sqft
$179,900
20 S LANIER AVENUE, FORT MEADE
2 bd · 1 ba · 696 sqft
$252,000$255,000
607 WALNUT DRIVE, FORT MEADE
3 bd · 1 ba · 884 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Fort Meade market
Leans seller
3.4 months of inventory
Demand still outpaces supply, but buyers have a little more room.
87
Sold, last 12 months
$250,500
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
57 days
Median time to sell
Fort Meade vs Polk County
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 3.2% yr/yr
Homes on the market
▼ 39.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Fort Meade, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in thin markets.
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Fort Meade neighborhoods
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School zones with homes for sale
Homes matched to official attendance boundaries — always verify zoning with the district.
Beyond the listings
Living in Fort Meade
Reachable price points
With a median list of $262,500 and entries starting near $130,000, Fort Meade is one of Polk County's more affordable spots to own.
Waterfront and pool options
The current market includes four waterfront listings and four homes with a pool, small but real inventory for those who want it.
Space over sprawl
The housing mix leans heavily single-family, with 23 of 26 active listings being single-family residences on the kind of lots small towns still allow.
Commuter-friendly distance
Downtown Tampa sits about 68 minutes away and Walt Disney World roughly 73 minutes, keeping big-city jobs and attractions within reach.
Low carrying costs
A median HOA of just $10/month and median property tax around $2,327/year keep the monthly math manageable.
Population
5,172
Median age
43.8
Median income
$35,131
Median home value
$141,500
What people here are into
Hobbies & Interests
Top 10% in the U.S.Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Appearance oriented
Top 13% in the U.S.Trend Trackers
This population lives as fast as the culture. They like to keep up with the latest trends, especially when it comes to apparel and accessories.
Entertainment
Top 14% in the U.S.Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Beliefs
Top 17% in the U.S.Politically Engaged
Politically aware, this population is interested in civic issues on both the local and national level. They often discuss candidates for office, taxes, and political ideologies.
Lifestyles
Top 18% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Relationships
Top 19% in the U.S.My Crew
Family, and friends who are like family - that's what this population is all about. These people love celebrating and nurturing their closest relationships.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Fort Meade home
≈ $1,836/mo
$269,999 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
4%
In a FEMA flood zone
Most homes here sit outside high-risk zones
$990/mo
Median rent
1 homes for rent right now
Straight answers
Fort Meade real estate FAQs
Is Fort Meade a good place to live?+
It's a quiet small town in Polk County with an established downtown and neighborhoods like Orange Court and Brooke Lakes. Assigned schools include Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary and Fort Meade Middle/Senior High, and you're still about 68 minutes from downtown Tampa if you need the city.
Is Fort Meade expensive?+
No — it's on the affordable side for the region, with a median list price of $262,500 and active listings ranging from about $130,000 up to $1,299,000. If you browse by price, you'll find genuine entry points that are hard to come by closer to Tampa or Orlando.
What do homes cost in Fort Meade?+
The median home runs about 1,615 sqft at roughly $200 per square foot, with a median list of $262,500. Over the last 12 months, 89 homes sold at a median price of $265,000, so list and sold prices are closely aligned.
How is the Fort Meade housing market?+
There are 26 active listings and homes are taking a median of 49.5 days to sell, giving buyers time to shop and negotiate. Sellers have averaged 96% of asking over the past year, so reasonable offers are landing — check the open houses this week to see what's moving.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Carrying costs are low here, with a median HOA of just $10/month — most single-family homes carry little to no HOA at all. Median property tax comes in around $2,327/year, and median rent sits near $990/month if you're weighing renting versus buying.
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