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    1980 Lake Buffum Rd Fort Meade, FL 33841

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    285 Acres, Lakefront, Custom Home

    Property Features for 1980 Lake Buffum Rd

    General Information

    Property type
    Land
    Lot Size
    12,414,600 SF

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    Reed Fischbach
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    Overview

    This exceptional 285-acre Florida hunting and fishing retreat offers a stunning custom-built 3,194 square foot home, a party barn with a guest apartment, and a 5-stand sporting clays facility. The property includes a 13-acre private fishing pond stocked with largemouth bass and a dock, providing direct access to 1,268 acres of Lake Buffum fishing. Improved pastureland ideal for hunting is interspersed with native oak hammocks, pine stands, and palmetto scrub. The main house features custom woodwork, vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, and high-end finishes. The master suite boasts a gas fireplace, ensuite bathroom, and private porch access. Additional amenities include two deer stands, three wildlife feeders, and ample storage. The property's zoning is A/RR, and the APN numbers are 27-31-17-000000-011040, 27-31-17-000000-011010, 27-31-09-000000-042010, 27-31-16-000000-014010, and 27-31-17-000000-013030. Located at 1980 Lake Buffum Rd, Fort Meade, FL 33841, this property offers unparalleled privacy and outdoor recreation opportunities, all within a beautiful natural setting. The property is priced at $4,250,000.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Commercial real estate

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    Garden Center

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    City
    Fort Meade
    County
    Polk
    State
    Florida
    Longitude
    -81.636120615666
    Latitude
    27.787900799159

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    Land - 285 Acres, Lakefront, Custom Home
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    The property is located at 1980 Lake Buffum Rd Fort Meade, FL.
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    The asking price for this property is $4,250,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: 285± acre recreational property.; 5± acres with lakefront access on Lake Buffum.; 2,144 sq ft custom home with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
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    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

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    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

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    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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