Polk County property record for 709 Wanamaker Ave, Fort Meade, FL 33841
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,975 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.277 acres (12,066 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,200,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $6,664 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Mortgage Jan 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-31-26-435600-003090 |
| Primary APN | 25-31-26-435600-003090 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,975 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,975 sqft |
| Utility Area | 160 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Lot Area | 12,066 sqft (0.277 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Lake |
| Canopy | 64 sqft |
| Street Address | 709 WANAMAKER AVE |
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| City | FORT MEADE |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33841-2343 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | GROVE ACRES PB 50 PG 38 BLOCK C LOT 9 |
| Legal Range | 25E |
| Legal Township | 31S |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | GROVE ACRES |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | BARTOW |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 16001 |
709 Wanamaker Ave, a duplex, is owned by a company that bought it in May 2024.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1601, SCARBOROUGH, ME 04070-1601 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 6, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage STEVEN & PATRICIA ZITTEL |
| Jan 31, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit STEVEN & PATRICIA ZITTEL |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 1, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024121470 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13129 / 484 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 22, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000109882 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Property Address | 709 WANAMAKER AVE, FORT MEADE, FL 33841-2343 |
| Document Number | 0112271284 |
| Instrument Date | May 6, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2020 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 709 WANAMAKER AVE #717 FORT MEADE FL 338412343, 717, FORT MEADE, FL 33841-2343 |
| Document Number | 0112271284 |
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| Date | May 6, 2020 |
| Book Page | 011227/001284 |
| Instrument | 92633 |
| Name | STEVEN & PATRICIA ZITTEL |
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| Address | 6420 5TH AVE E, PALMETTO, FL 34221-8375 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 36 Months |
| Due | May 5, 2023 |
| Rate | 7% |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Property Address | 709 WANAMAKER AVE, FORT MEADE, FL 33841-2343 |
| Document Number | 0103841255 |
| Book / Page | 010384 / 001255 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 31, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 21, 2018 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 13632 2ND AVE E BRADENTON FL 342129531, BRADENTON, FL 34212-9531 |
| Document Number | 0103841255 |
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| Date | Feb 1, 2018 |
| Book Page | 010384/001255 |
| Instrument | 24116 |
| Name | STEVEN & PATRICIA ZITTEL |
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| Address | 6420 5TH AVE E, PALMETTO, FL 34221-8375 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 5% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 709 Wanamaker Ave was $6,664.
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 | $324,324 (-) Land $26,543 Building $75,348 | $324,324 (-) Land $26,543 Building $75,348 | |
| 2025 | $6,664.00 | $324,324 Land $26,543 Building $78,508 | $324,324 Land $26,543 Building $78,508 |
| 2023 | $2,844.00 (+7.4%) | $115,959 (+9.7%) Land $25,337 Building $90,622 | $115,959 (+9.7%) Land $25,337 Building $90,622 |
| 2022 | $2,648.00 | $105,706 Land $21,114 Building $84,592 | $105,706 Land $21,114 Building $84,592 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 709 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 709 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 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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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