NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5418 Cooper Ln Fort Meade, FL 33841

Estimated Value: $461,000 - $493,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,741 Sq Ft
$277/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 15, 2023

Last sale price $400,000 $230 Per Sq Ft

Est. 21% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,626/month

Highlights

  • 160 Feet of Lake Waterfront
  • 1.22 Acre Lot
  • Bonus Room
  • Bartow Senior High School Rated A-
  • Private Lot
  • Sun or Florida Room

About This Home

As of May 2023

RARE FIND!! Welcome to 5418 Cooper Ln, located on Lake Buffum just outside of Lake Wales & Fort Meade. Enjoy peace and quiet, paired with AMAZING afternoon views right in your back yard. This 3 bedroom 2 bath home has been completely remodeled from the subfloor up within the last 2 years and is move in ready! Situated on a large DOUBLE lot 1.22 acres, 160 ft of lake frontage! This property offers the unique opportunity for you to build an ADDITIONAL home next door, or have plenty of space for your boat, & recreational vehicles. Never worry about power outages during storms again, as this home has a BRAND NEW GENERAC whole home generator!! As you enter you are greeted by the gorgeous fully remodeled kitchen equipped with high end cabinetry, granite countertops, tile backsplash, new recessed lighting & fixtures, & stainless steel appliances. Beautiful porcelain wood look tiles flow throughout the living areas with carpeting in all 3 bedrooms. This triple split plan is perfect for a large family giving privacy & functionality. The master bedroom has a huge en suite bathroom with jetted tub, large tile & glass encased shower providing that luxury feel along with his and hers walk in closets. Other great features include new storm proof double pane windows, metal roof, newer AC unit, spacious indoor laundry room, and freshly painted and textured interior. Picture yourself on the back porch overlooking the lake, or hopping on your jet ski or boat to ride around or go catch some bass! This home is truly one of a kind and the epitome of FLORIDA LIVING! Schedule your showing today before it's gone!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Madison Zorn

S & D REAL ESTATE SERVICE LLC License #3442832 Listed on: 04/07/2023

S & D REAL ESTATE SERVICE LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Malachi Gaddis

BAST COMMERCIAL GROUP License #3396739

BAST COMMERCIAL GROUP

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,094

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 1.22 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80x240
  • 160 Feet of Lake Waterfront
  • Lake Front
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • South Facing Home
  • Private Lot
  • Property is zoned R-3

Parking

  • 2 Carport Spaces

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,741 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Lake Views
  • Crawl Space
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Solid Wood Cabinet

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Access To Lake
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Shed

Location

  • Flood Insurance May Be Required

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Thermostat
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,094

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Construction Materials: Wood Frame
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1741
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.22
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Building Area Total: 2225
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 53026
  • Directions to Property: Take Lake Buffum Rd N, Turn right on Garrard, Right on Cooper Ln and then follow it nearly to the dead end. Home is on the left.
  • Status: Sold
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Available for Lease YN: 1
  • Escrow City: Lakeland
  • Escrow Postal Code: 33803
  • Escrow State: FL
  • Escrow Street Name: E Edgewood Dr Suite 107
  • Escrow Street Number: 2000
  • List Office Head Office Key Nume: 161479562
  • Minimum Lease: No Minimum
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 229.75
  • Total Acreage: 1 to less than 2
  • Unit Number YN: 0
  • Water Access YN: 1
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans(s), Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Foundation Details: Crawlspace
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Street Number Modifier: 5418
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room,Den/Library/Office,Florida Room
  • Living Area Meters: 161.74
  • Room Count: 8

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: South
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Exterior Features: Storage
  • Roof: Metal
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Water
  • Water Body Name: LAKE BUFFUM
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Porch, Rear Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Lead Paint
  • Water Access: Lake
  • Water Extras YN: 0
  • Water View: Lake
  • Water View YN: 1
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 160
  • Water Frontage Feet Lake: 160

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 2
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association 2 YN: 0
  • Association Approval Required YN: 0

Fee Information

  • Total Annual Fees: 0.00
  • Total Monthly Fees: 0.00

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R-3
  • Parcel Number: 26-31-11-000000-012030
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Flood Insurance Required, Street Dead-End, Private
  • Lot Dimensions: 80x240
  • Flood Zone Code: AE
  • Homestead YN: 1
  • Lot Size Square Meters: 4926

Green Features

  • Green Verification Count: 0

Rental Info

  • Lease Restrictions YN: 0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2093.96
  • Tax Book Number: P-81

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: Lake

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 7, 2023
Closed on
May 15, 2023
Sold by
Hightower Don Curtis and Hightower Vickie
Bought by
Caraballo Edward and Caraballo Deborah Frances
Seller's Agent
Madison Zorn
S & D REAL ESTATE SERVICE LLC
Buyer's Agent
Malachi Gaddis
BAST COMMERCIAL GROUP
List Price
$399,900
Sold Price
$400,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.03%
Views
22
Current Estimated Value
$482,240

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$82,240
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.58%
Original Mortgage
$125,000
Outstanding Balance
$112,274
Interest Rate
5.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$373,074

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 2014
Sold by
Hightower Joyce A and Hightower Tony R
Bought by
Hightower Don Curtis and Hightower Vickie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 11, 2007
Sold by
Hightower Tony R and Hightower Don Curtis
Bought by
Hightower Tony R and Hightower Joyce A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 8, 1997
Sold by
Rogers Ronald G and Rogers Betty L
Bought by
Hightower Tony R and Hightower Joyce

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$5,692
Interest Rate
7.6%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Caraballo Edward $400,000 United Title Group
Hightower Don Curtis -- Attorney
Hightower Tony R -- Attorney
Hightower Tony R $47,200 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Caraballo Edward $125,000
Previous Owner Hightower Don Curtis $191,290
Previous Owner Hightower Joyce A $35,000
Previous Owner Hightower Tony R $5,692
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/15/2023 05/15/23 Sold $400,000 0.0% $230 / Sq Ft
04/08/2023 04/08/23 Pending -- -- --
04/07/2023 04/07/23 For Sale $399,900 -- $230 / Sq Ft
Source: Stellar MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $666 $313,678 -- --
2024 $2,169 $305,880 $59,200 $246,680
2023 $2,169 $166,545 $0 $0
2022 $2,094 $161,694 $0 $0
2021 $2,527 $139,681 $0 $0
2020 $1,306 $62,954 $20,800 $42,154
2018 $1,241 $59,094 $19,600 $39,494
2017 $603 $40,914 $0 $0
2016 $564 $40,072 $0 $0
2015 $217 $39,793 $0 $0
2014 $513 $39,477 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: L4936413

Stellar MLS

APN: 26-31-11-000000-012030