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    1980 LAKE BUFFUM Rd E, Fort Meade, FL 33841

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    $4,100,000

    285-acre outdoor sanctuary with custom home and lake access.

    Type:Farm and Ranch Properties
    Property size:
    3,194 SF
    Lot size:
    284.84 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $1,283/SF
    Added:
    Mar 10, 2026
    Days on Market:
    120
    Last Refresh:
    Jul 4 at 4:26 am

    Property Features for 1980 LAKE BUFFUM Rd E

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    3,194 SF
    Lot size
    284.84 Acres
    Property subtype
    Farm and Ranch Properties

    Building Details

    Year Built
    2005

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    Ellie Dahl
    Ellie Dahl

    Listing office FISCHBACH LAND COMPANY LLC

    Listing date Mar 10, 2026

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    HighLights

    • 285+/- acre property featuring a 13+/- acre private, stocked fishing pond and access to Lake Buffum.
    • Custom‑built 3,194 GSF home with high‑end finishes, cypress woodwork, vaulted ceilings, and hickory hardwood floors.
    • Includes a 5‑acre buildable lot with 225 feet of direct access on Lake Buffum.
    • Party barn with wet bar, bathroom, fire pit, and custom‑built 5‑stand for sporting clays.
    • Guest apartment above the toy storage barn features 2 bedrooms, full kitchen, living room, bathroom, and screened‑in porch.
    • Ideal hunting grounds with native oak hammocks, pine stands, palmetto scrub, and proximity to 3,178± acres of conservation land.

    Overview

    This 285+/- acre Florida sanctuary offers a custom-built 3,194 GSF home, a pool, a party barn, and a guest apartment. The property features a 13+/- acre private fishing pond stocked with largemouth bass and a dock, improved pastureland, and hunting grounds with native oak hammocks, pine stands, and palmetto scrub. Also included are 5 buildable acres directly on Lake Buffum, providing 225 feet of direct access to 1,268 acres of fishing for largemouth bass, bluegill, and catfish. The main house is designed for entertaining and family gatherings, featuring natural sunlight and views of the surrounding ranch. It has a metal roof, a 25 kW whole home generator, custom cypress woodwork, vaulted ceilings, hickory hardwood floors and cabinets, exposed beams, and high-end finishes. The two-story home includes a master bedroom suite with a gas fireplace, ensuite bathroom, walk-in closet, and private access to the front porch. Guests can stay in the 784 SF, 2-bedroom barn apartment with a full kitchen, living room, bathroom, and screened-in porch. The air-conditioned party barn includes a built-in wet bar, private bathroom, outdoor fire pit, a custom-built 5-stand for shooting sporting clays, two deer stands, and three wildlife feeders. The property is buffered by 3,178+/- acres of conservation land and includes winding trails through native oak hammocks, pine stands, and palmetto scrub.
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    Ranches

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    Garden Center

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    City
    Fort Meade
    County
    Polk
    State
    Florida
    Longitude
    -81.6328
    Latitude
    27.7878

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Ranch - 285-acre outdoor sanctuary with custom home and lake access.
    Where is this ranch located?
    The property is located at 1980 LAKE BUFFUM Rd E Fort Meade, FL.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $4,100,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: 285+/- acre property featuring a 13+/- acre private, stocked fishing pond and access to Lake Buffum.; Custom‑built 3,194 GSF home with high‑end finishes, cypress woodwork, vaulted ceilings, and hickory hardwood floors.; Includes a 5‑acre buildable lot with 225 feet of direct access on Lake Buffum.
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