Neighborhood · Fort Meade, Florida
Downtown Fort Meade
Small-town charm on a straightforward budget
3
Homes for sale
$235,000
Median list price
$236
Avg price / sqft
31
Median days on market
Downtown Fort Meade sits at the quieter southern edge of Polk County, the kind of walkable core where you know the names behind the storefronts and the neighborhood shifts from historic streets to pockets like Orange Court and Brooke Lakes. Families here are zoned to Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary School and Fort Meade Middle/Senior High School, and while it feels genuinely rural, both Downtown Tampa and Walt Disney World are roughly an hour's drive.
For buyers, this is one of the more affordable corners of Central Florida right now. There are only 3 active Fort Meade homes for sale in the downtown area, with a median list price of $235,000 and homes typically going under contract in about a month. Inventory is thin, so the smart move is to watch the live map and be ready when the right one lands.
Downtown Fort Meade is a community in Fort Meade, Florida.
Quick facts
$179,900 – $237K price range
900 sqft median home
8 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Downtown Fort Meade
$235,000
218 MAPLE LANE, FORT MEADE
3 bd · 1 ba · 900 sqft
$179,900
20 S LANIER AVENUE, FORT MEADE
2 bd · 1 ba · 696 sqft
$237,000$238,000
113 SE PINE AVENUE, FORT MEADE
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,264 sqft
Every active listing inside the Downtown Fort Meade boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Downtown Fort Meade market
8
Sold, last 12 months
$203,500
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
115 days
Median time to sell
Downtown Fort Meade vs Fort Meade
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 5.9% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Downtown Fort Meade boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Downtown Fort Meade is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Downtown Fort Meade home
≈ $1,679/mo
$235,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
420
Median age
35
Median income
$41,113
Median home value
$194,649
Beyond the listings
Living in Downtown Fort Meade
Appearance oriented
Top 4% in the U.S.Trend Trackers
This population lives as fast as the culture. They like to keep up with the latest trends, especially when it comes to apparel and accessories.
Entertainment
Top 6% in the U.S.Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 6% in the U.S.Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Emotional
Top 7% in the U.S.Happy Place
Expressing feelings of safety, comfort and happiness - especially with loved ones.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 16% in the U.S.Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Lifestyles
Top 17% in the U.S.Daily Grind
Whether throwing punches at the boxing club or punching the clock at work, this population likes to talk about their hard work.
Straight answers
Downtown Fort Meade FAQs
Is Downtown Fort Meade a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want a quiet, walkable small-town setting with established pockets like Orange Court rather than big-city bustle. You're about 65 minutes from Downtown Tampa and 70 from Walt Disney World, so weekend trips and job centers stay within reach. Families also have assigned neighborhood schools close by.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
No — it's one of the more affordable markets in the region, with a median list price of $235,000 and active listings running from $179,900 to $237,000. At an average of $236 per square foot on a median home size around 900 square feet, your dollar stretches further than in most of Central Florida.
What do homes cost in Downtown Fort Meade?+
Current active Fort Meade homes for sale in the downtown area are priced from $179,900 to $237,000, with a $235,000 median. Over the last 12 months, 8 homes sold at a median price of $203,500, so recent sales have landed a bit below current asking prices.
How is the market right now?+
It's a thin but steady market — just 3 active listings, with homes typically going under contract in about 31 days. Sellers are getting roughly 94% of their asking price on average, which tells you there's still room to negotiate.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Most of the downtown area carries no meaningful HOA, and the median property tax runs about $2,767 per year. That low carrying cost is part of what keeps the overall budget here so manageable.
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