3381 LAKE BUFFUM ROAD E, FORT MEADE, FL, 33841
Active5 days on marketListed Oct 7, 2026MLS #P4940095
About this home
3381 LAKE BUFFUM ROAD E
LAKEFRONT DREAMSCAPE - 24 +/- SERENE ACRES ON LAKE BUFFUM! LOOKING TO BUILD THAT LAKEFRONT DREAM HOME? DON'T PASS THIS ONE BY! WELCOME TO A RARE SLICE OF FLORIDA PARADISE—WHERE SUNSETS SHIMMER OVER THE WATER, AND NATURE SURROUNDS YOU IN PEACE AND POSSIBILITY. BREATHTAKING 24+/- ACRE PROPERTY ON LAKE BUFFUM THAT FEATURES APPROXIMATELY 480 FT OF SPARKLING LAKEFRONTAGE AND A 25 FT WIDE FLAG LOT, GUIDING YOU HOME TO PRIVACY, BEAUTY AND BOUNDLESS OPPORTUNITY. EASY ACCESS WITH A RUSTIC TOUCH, TUCKED AWAY FROM THE ROAD FOR THE ULTIMATE PRIVACY. FALL IN LOVE WITH THESE FEATURES: LAKEFRONT LIVING AT IT'S BEST-APPRX 480 FT OF SHORELINE TO ENJOY FISHING, KAYAKING OR SIMPLY WATCHING THE WATER SPARKLE AT SUNSET. 24+/- ACRES OF UNTOUCHED BEAUTY - A BLEND OF OPEN SPACE, WOODED SANCTUARY, AND NATURAL FLORIDA CHARM. WELL AND SEPTIC ALREADY INSTALLED, BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME WITHOUT THE HASSLE OR HIGH IMPACT FEES. TWO SPRING-FED PONDS - ONE THOUGHTFULLY LANDSCAPED WITH PALM TREES, TROPICAL PLANTS, AND EVEN A FEW FRIENDLY FISH. 50X30 FT WORKSHOP WITH 12-FT OVEREHANGS, PERFECT FOR YOUR TOYS, TOOLS OR CREATIVE PROJECTS. FENCED PASTURE AREA, BRING YOUR HORSE, START A GARDEN OR CREATE YOUR OWN MINI FARMSTEAD. MULTIPLE BUILD SITES, DREAM BIG WITH ROOM FOR A LAKESIDE HOME AND A SECOND FAMILY RESIDENCE. FRONT ROW SUNSETS, PICTURE EVENINGS ON YOUR PORCH, WATCHING THE SKY EXPLODE IN COLOR OVER THE LAKE. PEACEFUL, PRIVATE AND FULL OF POTENTIAL, A NATURAL RETREAT WITH THE SPACE TO CREATE WHATEVER YOUR HEART DESIRES. WHETHER YOU'RE ENVISIONING A PRIVATE RETREAT, A FAMILY COMPOUND, OR A FOREVER HOME BY THE WATER, THIS PROPERTY IS A BLANK CANVAS WITH SOUL! NOTE: THE MOBILE HOME ON THE PROPERTY MAY BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY OR IT CAN BE REMOVED AND YOU CAN START FRESH WITH YOUR CUSTOM VISION. THE SELLER WILL CONSIDER SELLING THE TOTAL 32 ACRES INCLUDING THE BARDOMINIUM AND BARN WITH AN ACCEPTABLE PRICE TO BE DETERMINED. THIS LISTING INCLUDES A PORTION OF THE PARCEL AT 3395 LAKE BUFFUM RD E TO COMPLETE THE APPROX 24 ACRES. THE TAXES SHOWN ONLY REFLECT THE 3381 PARCEL. A NEW SURVEY WILL DETERMINE THE EXACT FOOTAGE TO BE CONVEYED. HERE ARE SOME HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS SERENE PROPERTY. *24 +/- ACRES OF UNTOUCHED BEAUTY .... *WELL & SEPTIC ALREADY INSTALLED .... *OPTIONAL MOBILE HOME, PURCHASE SEPARATEDLY OR START WITH YOUR CUSTOM VISION .... * TWO SPRING FED PONDS .... *50X30 FT WORKSHOP WITH 12 FT OVERHANGS .... * CRUSHED ASPHALT DRIVEWAY .... *FENCED PASTURE AREA .... *MULTIPLE BUILD SITES .... * FRONT ROW SUNSETS ... *PEACEFUL, PRIVATE AND FULL OF POTENTIAL. WHETHER YOU ARE ENVISIONING A PRIVATE RETREAT, A FAMILY COMPOUND, OR A FOREVER HOME BY THE WATER, THIS PROPERTY IS A BLANK CANVAS WITH SOUL.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
24 ac
Lot size
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.
$5,474 /mo · 10% down Conventional, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
Above the FHA loan limit for our service areas, so Conventional is the default. VA buyers: switch below — $0 down.
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
Run your own numbers
FHA isn’t available at this price — the loan would exceed the $541,287 FHA limit for our service areas.
Estimated payment
$5,474/mo
Includes estimated PMI — it drops off once you reach 20% equity. 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.
Where it sits
Inside Fort Meade
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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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)
Median sold price, Fort Meade, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 359% 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 3381 LAKE BUFFUM ROAD E
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Feb ’26$179,900
2354 LAKEVIEW DRIVE · same community
2 bd · 1 ba · 900 sqft · $200/sqft · 4 DOM
Sold · Dec ’25$186,000
18136 STATE ROAD 52 · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 930 sqft · $200/sqft · 4 DOM
Sold · Apr ’26$232,000
37680 OAK FORREST DRIVE · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 992 sqft · $234/sqft · 53 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
Colleen Brown
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 3381 LAKE BUFFUM ROAD E — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 3381 LAKE BUFFUM ROAD E — before you fall in love.
See it in person
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Straight answers
3381 LAKE BUFFUM ROAD E FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 3381 LAKE BUFFUM ROAD E?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $5,474/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 3381 LAKE BUFFUM ROAD E?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $1,786. 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 $895,000, this home is listed about 250% 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 3381 LAKE BUFFUM ROAD E?+
Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary School (elementary) — Polk County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Three things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$895,000 runs 359% above the FORT MEADE 33841 median.
02Waterfront living
This home sits directly on the water — the single scarcest feature in Florida inventory and the strongest long-term value anchor.
03Fresh on the market
Only 5 days on market in a Fort Meade market that averages 84 — if it fits, move quickly.
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Listing courtesy of FLORIDA HOME CHOICE REALTY · Glenda Pruitt. MLS #P4940095.
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