Polk County property record for 605 Wanamaker Ave, Fort Meade, FL 33841
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,216 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.308 acres (13,416 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $249,900 (May 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $569 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-31-26-436000-010240 |
| Primary APN | 25-31-26-436000-010240 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,216 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,216 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 13,416 sqft (0.308 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 504 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed/Unfinished Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 324 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Utility Building | 216 sqft |
| Street Address | 605 WANAMAKER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FORT MEADE |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33841-2341 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1B |
| Legal Description | GREAT OAK PARK PB 17 PG 13 BLK 10 LOTS 24 TO 27 |
| Legal Range | 25E |
| Legal Township | 31S |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | GREAT OAK PARK |
| Legal Tract | 436000 |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24-27 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | BARTOW |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 16001 |
605 Wanamaker Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2025.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 605 WANAMAKER AVE, FORT MEADE, FL 33841-2341 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 27, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 27, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 7, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025123634 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13562 / 819 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 605 Wanamaker Ave was $569 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $222,703 (+189.99%) Land $40,251 Building $182,452 | $222,703 (+14.38%) Land $40,251 Building $182,452 | |
| 2025 | $569.00 | $76,797 | $194,701 Land $24,779 Building $169,922 |
| 2023 | $782.00 (-9.7%) Homeowner's exemption | $72,459 (+3%) | $180,304 (+8.14%) Land $21,250 Building $159,054 |
| 2022 | $866.00 Homeowner's exemption | $70,349 | $166,735 Land $17,040 Building $149,695 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 605 Wanamaker Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 14, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 605 Wanamaker Ave is high, ranking above 72% of the US, with a 0.5% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 72% of the US · above 55% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.5% 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 63 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
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