Discover a rare opportunity to own 114± acres of ranchland along the edge of Florida’s historic ridge in southeastern Polk County. Located on Lake Buffum Road near Fort Meade, this exceptional property features wide-open pasture complemented by beautiful native Florida scrub and mature oak trees, creating a landscape rich in natural beauty and authentic Old Florida character. Currently utilized as part of a fully operational cattle ranch, the property is high and dry, fenced, and ready for livestock. The ranch is equipped with an existing well and three ponds, adding to its functionality for cattle, horses, agriculture, and recreational use. The property is already divided into two separate parcels, allowing for the potential of two homes based on the existing configuration. There may also be potential for additional division, offering flexibility for a family compound, multiple homesites, investment, or future development, subject to county approval and applicable land-use regulations. Conveniently located near Fort Meade, Bartow, and Lake Wales, the property offers the privacy and freedom of rural Florida while remaining within easy reach of surrounding communities. 114± acres of authentic Florida ranch country—beautiful, functional, versatile, and ready for its next chapter.
- Lot size: 114.24 acres
- 15 days on market
- Directions: From Bartow, take Hwy 60 E to US Hwy 27. Turn right (south) on US Hwy 27, then right on Alturas-Babson Park Cutoff Rd (CR 640). Turn left on Lake Buffum Rd, then right on Lake Buffum Rd N. Continue to 9111 Lake Buffum Rd N.
- County: Polk
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Juliana Jardini
Certified Realtor in Orlando
- Source: Stellar MLS
- MLS #: TB8547131
Listing updated: September 17, 2026 at 3:30PM
Listing provided by: Ellie Dahl, FISCHBACH LAND COMPANY LLC
Last checked 15 hours ago
Listing provided by: Ellie Dahl, FISCHBACH LAND COMPANY LLC
Last checked 15 hours ago
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