Polk County property record for 117 S Lanier Ave, Fort Meade, FL 33841
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.295 acres (12,859 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $37,800 (Aug 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $2,082 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-31-27-472720-000012 |
| Primary APN | 25-31-27-472720-000012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 12,859 sqft (0.295 acres) |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Porch | Unfinished Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 54 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Street Address | 117 S LANIER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FORT MEADE |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33841-3517 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | L W MITCHELLS ADD PB 63 PG 37 LOT 1 N 10 FT & LOT 4 |
| Legal Range | 25E |
| Legal Township | 31S |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | MITCHELLS L W |
| Legal Tract | 472720 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | BARTOW |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 16002 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Fort Meade Historic District listed 1994 · 151 contributing resources · NRIS 94000781 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
117 S Lanier Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2015.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 561 CLUBHOUSE DR, LAKE WALES, FL 33898-9664 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 14, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 14, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 30, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5086 / 716 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 15, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0097050701 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 117 S Lanier Ave was $2,082, down 11.2% from the year before.
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Fort Meade City |
| Unified School District | Polk County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $105,326 (+1%) | $123,747 (+5.24%) Land $16,215 Building $107,532 | |
| 2025 | $2,082.00 (-11.18%) | $95,751 | $117,581 Land $16,215 Building $101,366 |
| 2024 | $2,344.00 (+12.42%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,085.00 (+4.83%) | $120,639 (+0.43%) Land $15,715 Building $104,924 | $120,639 (+0.43%) Land $15,715 Building $104,924 |
| 2022 | $1,989.00 | $120,123 Land $12,872 Building $107,251 | $120,123 Land $12,872 Building $107,251 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 117 S Lanier Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2004.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 14, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2004 · Hurricane Frances |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 117 S Lanier Ave is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 90% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF FORT MEADE serves 5,455 people · EPA ID FL6530320 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 271 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: Spectrum, Verizon.
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