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$315,000

For Sale - Active
225 N Palmetto Ave, Fort Meade, FL 33841
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,756 Square Feet
3.91 Acres Lot
Built in 1930
For Sale - Active
1 Units
Checked: 16 hours ago
Updated: Sep 06, 2025 at 10:18AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$602
Cap Rate
3.9%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-10.0%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.63
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-5.7%

Property Description


3.91 Acres Lot
Built in 1930
For Sale - Active
1 Units

One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Unique Investment with integrated live-work Opportunity or private homestead – 18 Platted Lots on Nearly 4 Acres with Renovated Home & fully owned Solar panels. Bring your animals! This property offers the perfect setting for country living, with no HOA and zoning that permits farm animals including horses cows and more. Investor alert! This rare 3.91-acre property in fast-growing Fort Meade comes with 18 recorded platted residential lots, offering an exceptional opportunity for future development, resale, or rental income. Located in Polk County’s oldest city, this unique parcel combines historic charm with serious growth potential. At the heart of the property is a beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with 1,756 sq ft of comfortable, move-in ready space. Recent upgrades include updated bathrooms, new carpet and vinyl flooring, central heat and air, and a full appliance package: washer, dryer, stove, microwave, and dishwasher. The home is powered by fully owned solar panels, helping keep monthly costs low. Outside, enjoy peaceful front and back porches, a carport, detached garage, and shed. Whether you're looking to develop, invest, or settle into a spacious property with future upside, this one-of-a-kind opportunity is ready for your vision. No HOA. Solar savings. Small-town setting. Big-time potential.

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Mixed
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Spaces Total: 0

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 2
  • # of Baths (Total): 2.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 7
  • # of Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Wood
  • Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Roof Type: Gable
  • Roof Material: Shingle

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Single Family Residential

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 253127472740005010
  • Lot Size: 170472 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1930

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $2,754

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Active Solar, Electric, Solar
  • Cooling: Central Air

Location

  • County: Polk

Listing Details


Listed by:
Sherry Peters
RICHARD PETERS REALTY LLC
(407) 494-0240

Source:
Stellar MLS
MLS#: TB8396924
Stellar MLS

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$602
Cap Rate
3.9%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-10.0%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.63
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-5.7%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$315,000
Amount financed:
-$252,000
Down payment:
$63,000
Closing costs:
$9,450
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$72,450
Square feet:
1,756
Cost per square foot:
$179
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.03

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$252,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
6.625%
Principal & interest:
$1,614
Property tax:
$230
Insurance:
$126
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$1,970

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$1,800 $21,600
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$108 -$1,296
Operating income:
$1,692 $20,304

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (13%)
13%-$230-$2,754
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$126-$1,512
Property management: (8%)
8%-$144-$1,728
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$90-$1,080
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$90-$1,080
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (38%)
38%-$680-$8,154

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,012 $12,144
Mortgage payments:
-$1,614 -$19,368
Cash flow:
$602 $7,224