Polk County property record for 424 3rd St SW, Fort Meade, FL 33841
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,653 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.194 acres (8,438 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Nov 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $214 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Transfer May 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-31-27-470110-000250 |
| Primary APN | 25-31-27-470110-000250 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,653 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,053 sqft |
| Flooring | Terrazzo |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 8,438 sqft (0.194 acres) |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 220 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 220 sqft |
| Porch | Florida Room |
| Porch Area | 700 sqft |
| Utility Building | 77 sqft |
| Street Address | 424 3RD ST SW |
|---|---|
| City | FORT MEADE |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33841-3242 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1C |
| Legal Description | WHEELER ADDITION PB 62 PG 12 LOT 25 |
| Legal Range | 25E |
| Legal Township | 31S |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | WHEELER ADDITION |
| Legal Tract | 470110 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | BARTOW |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2073 |
| Census Tract | 16003 |
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.
424 3rd St SW is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2021.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 424 3RD ST SW, FORT MEADE, FL 33841-3242 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| May 8, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 6, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 6, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3753 / 1040 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000236278 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 424 3RD ST SW, FORT MEADE, FL 33841-3242 |
| Document Number | 0000236278 |
| Book / Page | 11886 / 558 |
| Map Reference | MB 62 PG 12 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021236278 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 24, 2021 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 424 3RD ST SW, FORT MEADE, FL 33841-3242 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Property Address | 424 3RD ST SW, FORT MEADE, FL 33841-3242 |
| Document Number | 0108461898 |
| Instrument Date | May 8, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 4, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 424 3RD ST SW FORT MEADE FL 338413242, FORT MEADE, FL 33841-3242 |
| Document Number | 0108461898 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 20, 2019 |
| Book Page | 010846/001898 |
| Instrument | 103236 |
| Name | CITIZENS BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | FROSTPROOF, FL 33843 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 424 3rd St SW was $214 with exemptions applied.
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 | $56,827 (+6.45%) | $199,494 (+1.24%) Land $16,874 Building $182,620 | |
| 2025 | $214.00 Homeowner's exemption | $53,386 | $197,041 Land $16,874 Building $180,167 |
| 2023 | $459.00 (+2.91%) Homeowner's exemption | $50,370 (+3%) | $193,286 (+27.59%) Land $10,968 Building $182,318 |
| 2022 | $446.00 Homeowner's exemption | $48,903 | $151,485 Land $6,750 Building $144,735 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 424 3rd St SW 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2004 · Tropical Storm Bonnie And Hurricane Charley |
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 424 3rd St SW is high, ranking above 81% of the US, with a 1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 81% of the US · above 72% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 119 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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