2427 BLACK ROAD, FORT MEADE, FL, 33841
Active35 days on marketListed Sep 7, 2026MLS #L4964860
About this home
2427 BLACK ROAD
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY ON LAKE BUFFUM! Bring your vision and unlock the potential of this 2-bedroom, 1-bath fixer-upper offering beautiful views of Lake Buffum. The property includes an ADDITIONAL PARCEL, creating an opportunity for future investment potential. The property features approximately 190 feet of metal seawall, a metal roof, and a workshop providing valuable space for storage, hobbies, or projects. As well as an air-conditioned office space. A newly built public boat ramp nearby makes it easy to enjoy boating, fishing, and everything Lake Buffum has to offer. Whether you're searching for a renovation project, weekend lake retreat, or investment property, this is a unique opportunity to create something special in a peaceful lakeside setting. Bring your ideas and make this Lake Buffum property your own!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
928
Sqft
2.43 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
1940
Year built
One
Levels
$431
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$2,958 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$2,958/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
+122.5%
$/sqft vs NONE
$431 vs $317
Days on market
35 vs 84 typical
Where $431/sqft sits among the 239 homes for sale in NONE
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Fort Meade
Get to know Fort Meade. See the full Fort Meade guide →
FORT MEADE 33841 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
8,268
Median age
39.7
Median income
$39,608
Median home value
$138,700
Avg household
2.7
Households w/ children
1,018
For the school run
Polk County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Fort Meade market
$248K → $240K
Fort Meade median sold, yr/yr
95.5%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
126 of 239
NONE have cut their price
Median sold price, Fort Meade, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 105% above the FORT MEADE 33841 median. See the full Fort Meade market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 2427 BLACK ROAD
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Jan ’26$339,000
28750 JONES LOOP ROAD · same community
2 bd · 1 ba · 886 sqft · $383/sqft · 0 DOM
Sold · Feb ’26$340,000
18208 STATE ROAD 52 · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,272 sqft · $267/sqft · 44 DOM
Sold · Jun ’26$450,000
8225 WAKEFORD ROAD · same community
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,339 sqft · $336/sqft · 10 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Donna Layton
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 2427 BLACK ROAD — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 2427 BLACK ROAD — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
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Straight answers
2427 BLACK ROAD FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 2427 BLACK ROAD?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $2,958/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
What are the property taxes on 2427 BLACK ROAD?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $3,201. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
How does the price compare to other homes in Fort Meade?+
At $400,000, this home is listed about 57% above the Fort Meade median of $255,500. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 2427 BLACK ROAD?+
Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary School (elementary) — Polk County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
Keep looking
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Listing courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SMART 1 · Karsten Hawkins. MLS #L4964860.
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