Enjoy peaceful lakeside living in this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home situated on 1.22 acres with a 24x30 detached garage along the shores of Lake Buffum in Fort Meade. Offering 1,741 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space as well as a private dock, this property combines modern updates with the tranquility of country, waterfront living. Step inside to an open floor plan filled with natural light from large windows that showcase the scenic surroundings. The spacious kitchen has been refreshed with new countertops, updated cabinetry, and a stylish backsplash, making it the perfect space for cooking and entertaining. The laundry room is conveniently close yet out of the way off the kitchen and includes the washer and dryer. The generously sized primary suite provides a relaxing retreat with a walk-in closet and an en-suite bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a garden tub. Two additional bedrooms have been updated with new carpet and offer flexibility for family or guests. Outdoor living is just as impressive with an expansive 460-square-foot screened-in porch overlooking the lake—ideal for enjoying your morning coffee, hosting friends, or unwinding at the end of the day. The 1.22-acre property also features a 24x30 detached garage/workshop with plenty of space for storage, hobbies, or projects, as well as a smaller detached shed for additional storage. An outdoor fish cleaning station offers added convenience for anglers and could also serve as the perfect setup for an outdoor kitchen. For added peace of mind, the home is equipped with a Generac generator. With beautiful lakefront views, modern updates, and plenty of indoor and outdoor living space, this move-in-ready home offers the perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and peaceful Florida living. Don't miss the opportunity to make this lakeside retreat your own! USDA FINANCING AVAILABLE FOR ELIGIBLE BUYERS, WITH NO MONEY DOWN. CALL TODAY FOR MORE DETAILS.
For sale
Price cut: $20K (8/18)
$429,950
5418 COOPER LANE, FORT MEADE, FL 33841
3beds
1,741sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
1.22 Acres Lot
$423,600 Zestimate®
$247/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private dockModern updatesBeautiful lakefront viewsWalk-in closet
- 91 days
- 335
- 23
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Angie Reynolds 863-838-1090,
PORCHLIGHT HOMES LLC 863-529-3369
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: L4963367
Originating MLS: Lakeland

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), En Suite Bathroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Other, Stone Counters
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Other
- Level: First
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl, Tile
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,225
- Total interior livable area: 1,741 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Other
- Garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Dimensions: 24x30
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Other, Storage
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Skiing Allowed
- Body of water: LAKE BUFFUM
Lot
- Size: 1.22 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Other, Shed(s), Storage
- Parcel number: 263111000000012030
- Zoning: R-3
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame
- Foundation: Crawlspace, Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: NOT IN SUBDIVISION
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Fort Meade
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $247/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $355,399
- Annual tax amount: $802
- Date on market: 7/9/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 92 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$423,600
$402,000 - $445,000
$1,706/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/18/2026 | Price change | $429,950-4.4%$247/sqft |
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| 7/21/2026 | Price change | $449,950-4.3%$258/sqft |
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| 7/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $469,950+100%$270/sqft |
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| 4/8/2026 | Sold | $235,000$135/sqft |
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| 4/6/2026 | Pending sale | $235,000$135/sqft |
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| 4/6/2026 | Price change | $235,000-52.8%$135/sqft |
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| 3/23/2026 | Pending sale | $498,000$286/sqft |
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| 2/7/2026 | Listing removed | $498,000$286/sqft |
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| 1/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $498,000$286/sqft |
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| 8/5/2025 | Listing removed | $498,000$286/sqft |
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| 3/10/2025 | Price change | $498,000-5.1%$286/sqft |
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| 2/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $525,000+31.3%$302/sqft |
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| 5/17/2023 | Sold | $400,000+0%$230/sqft |
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| 4/9/2023 | Pending sale | $399,900$230/sqft |
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| 4/7/2023 | Listed for sale | $399,900+747.2%$230/sqft |
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| 10/8/1997 | Sold | $47,200$27/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $313,678 +2.5% |
| 2024 | -- | $305,880 +83.7% |
| 2023 | $1,664 +2.6% | $166,545 +3% |
| 2022 | $1,622 -21% | $161,694 +15.8% |
| 2021 | $2,052 +133.3% | $139,681 +121.9% |
| 2020 | $880 -0.2% | $62,954 +2.8% |
| 2019 | $882 -31.3% | $61,262 +3.7% |
| 2018 | $1,284 +3.5% | $59,094 +44.4% |
| 2017 | $1,241 +476% | $40,914 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $215 -0.5% | $40,072 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $217 -57.7% | $39,793 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $513 +90.4% | $39,477 -7.8% |
| 2013 | $269 +5.3% | $42,834 +1.7% |
| 2012 | $256 -61.6% | $42,118 -48% |
| 2011 | $665 -7.8% | $80,934 -3.3% |
| 2010 | $722 -35.3% | $83,720 -20.1% |
| 2009 | $1,115 -16.8% | $104,842 -14.9% |
| 2008 | $1,340 | $123,168 |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | $1,944 | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | $758 +4% | -- |
| 2003 | $729 +20.1% | $43,770 +23.1% |
| 2002 | $607 +8.8% | $35,570 +8.8% |
| 2001 | $558 | $32,690 |
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