Neighborhood · Fort Meade, Florida
Downtown Fort Meade
Small-town Polk County living with a real main street
2
Homes for sale
$202,450
Median list price
$254
Avg price / sqft
83
Median days on market
Downtown Fort Meade is the historic core of one of Polk County's oldest towns, where quiet residential streets sit within walking distance of the old commercial center and community spots like Orange Court. It's the kind of place where families lean on neighborhood schools such as Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary School, and where central Florida's big draws stay reachable — roughly 65 minutes to downtown Tampa and 70 to Walt Disney World.
The market here is small and steady, which shapes what a buyer should expect. Among Fort Meade homes for sale, the downtown area currently has just four active listings, with a median list price of $210,000 and homes sitting a median of 64 days before going under contract. With only six sales over the past year and sellers averaging 92% of asking, there's genuine room to negotiate if you take your time — browse the live map to see what's available right now.
Downtown Fort Meade is a community in Fort Meade, Florida.
Quick facts
$179,900 – $225K price range
798 sqft median home
6 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Downtown Fort Meade
$225,000$230,000
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
Every active listing inside the Downtown Fort Meade boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Downtown Fort Meade market
6
Sold, last 12 months
$195,000
Median sold price
92%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
99 days
Median time to sell
Downtown Fort Meade vs Fort Meade
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 11.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Downtown Fort Meade boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Downtown Fort Meade is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Downtown Fort Meade home
≈ $1,409/mo
$202,450 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
420
Median age
35
Median income
$41,113
Median home value
$194,649
Beyond the listings
Living in Downtown Fort Meade
Appearance oriented
Top 4% 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 6% 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.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 6% 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.
Emotional
Top 7% in the U.S.Happy Place
Expressing feelings of safety, comfort and happiness - especially with loved ones.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 16% in the U.S.Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Lifestyles
Top 17% in the U.S.Daily Grind
Whether throwing punches at the boxing club or punching the clock at work, this population likes to talk about their hard work.
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