1. Florida
2. Fort Meade
3. 4900 J JACKSON ROAD

4900 J JACKSON ROAD, Fort Meade, FL 33841

• 2 beds |
• 2 baths |
• 864 sqft

Property Description

Discover the potential of this 20+ acre property in Fort Meade, ideal for homesteading, ranching, small-scale commercial use, or as a private family compound. The land includes fenced pastures, barns, sheds, a 1+ acre pond, and a well-maintained residence - set back for privacy among orange groves. The perimeter is fully fenced, and the drive is lined with young Longleaf Pines beside Bahia grass pastures. A full-length screened front porch offers panoramic views across the property. Inside, the open-concept layout connects the kitchen, living, & dining areas. The kitchen features a central island & a gas range fueled by a 50-gallon propane tank. Continuing, find a full bath to the left, laundry/pantry closet to the right along with the master suite with walk-in shower. A second bedroom/office opens to an expansive 16x33 rear screened porch, extending the living space & perfect for entertaining, complete with ceiling fans, mounted TVs, & pond views. Off the porch is a fenced, irrigated food forest & herb garden. A separate building includes a full bathroom & RV hookup with septic, water, & 50-amp service. North of the home is a 24x40 insulated metal pole barn with multiple work zones. One bay has a roll-up door for storage; another features a canning/processing kitchen with a 100-gallon propane-fed commercial oven, mini-split, tankless water heater, three-compartment sink, dishwasher, washer/dryer & a walk-in pantry with its own AC—designed for conversion to cold storage. Extra outlets & upgraded electrical in place to accommodate the various activities. To the west are 3 large animal pens with water, a 20x25 metal barn with stalls & electric, and 3 hog pens with water. Additional structures include a supply shed, workshop barn with electrical access, & a She Shed with water, AC, & electric. The poultry zone includes 9 fenced pens with coops and nesting boxes. A 22x60 fenced garden with amended soil & irrigation is ready for planting. Nearby are 3 more metal storage buildings. A 25x36 divided kennel/pen & 30-amp RV hookup, both with water, to the east. A 1/3-mile walking/ATV trail runs through the Oak Hammock north of the pond, ideal for wildlife watching or livestock watering. The homestead is secured with flood lighting & backed by a 24KW Generac generator connected to a 500-gallon underground propane tank. The infrastructure is in place - just bring your vision.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

March 20, 2025 at 05:00AM

Listing Office:

LPT REALTY, LLC : 877-366-2213

Listing Agent:

Barbara Nelson-Fuqua : 813-313-6102

MLS ID:

TB8360864

Interior

• General: Ceiling Fan(s)Eating Space In KitchenOpen Floorplan
• Appliances: DishwasherDisposalDryerElectric Water HeaterFreezerKitchen Reverse Osmosis SystemMicrowaveRangeRefrigeratorWasher
• Laundry: InsideLaundry Closet
• Flooring: CarpetVinyl
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: Electric

Exterior

• General: French DoorsGardenIrrigation SystemLightingStorageBarn(s)Kennel/Dog RunOtherShed(s)Storage
• Parking: RV Parking

Construction

• Roofing: Shingle
• Windows: BlindsWindow Treatments
• General: Vinyl SidingWood FrameOnePillar/Post/Pier

Location

• Road/Access: Deeded Easement
• Originating MLS: Stellar MLS
• County: Polk

Lot

• Zoning: RCTHE WEST 1/2 OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE NW 1/4 OF SECTION 16TOWNSHIP 31 SOUTHRANGE 26 EASTPOLK COUNTYFLORIDATOGETHER WITH THE APPURTENANT EASEMENT RIGHTS UNDER THE INSTRUMENTS RECORDED IN O.R.BOOK 4340 AT PAGE 1453O.R. BOOK 4340 AT PAGE 1454AND IN O.R. BOOK 4340 AT PAGE 1455 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF POLK COUNTYFLORIDALESS AND EXCEPT ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY.263116000000033010
• View: Park/GreenbeltTrees/WoodsWater
• Fencing: Barbed WireBoardChain LinkCross FencedWire
• Current Use: CattlePoultryCropsHogsHorsesLivestockNursery

Utilities

• Utilities: Electricity ConnectedOther
• Water: Well
• Sewer: Septic Tank

Financial

• Source: Stellar MLS

This listing courtesy of Barbara Nelson-Fuqua, LPT REALTY, LLC