Historic W.D. Turnley House – Renovated 5 Bed / 5 Bath on Two Lots in Fort Meade Renovated 1911 home in Fort Meade with 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and nearly 4,000 sq ft of living space. Taken to the studs in 2023–2024 with a new roof, updated plumbing, electrical, and a redesigned layout. Blank-slate kitchen ready for your design. Two full bedroom/bath suites downstairs with walk-in closets. Three more bedrooms and baths upstairs, plus a finished third-floor bonus room—great for a 6th bedroom, office, or playroom. Wheelchair ramp and lift installed. Sits on two lots with room for RV parking, a pool, guest house, or workshop. Carport can be enclosed into a garage. Did I mention it's on over .75 acres and you can build on the adjoining lot that comes with it ? A rare mix of space, updates, and historic charm in Polk County. No HOA. Easy to show.
For sale
Price cut: $25.1K (7/31)
$485,000
701 1st St NE, Fort Meade, FL 33841
5beds
3,056sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1911
0.8 Acres Lot
$450,500 Zestimate®
$159/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Room for rv parkingFinished third-floor bonus roomNew roofSits on two lotsRedesigned layoutBlank-slate kitchenWalk-in closets
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- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 12, 2025 at 03:08pm
Listing Provided by:
Michael Hochadel 863-604-0018,
BHHS FLORIDA PROPERTIES GROUP 863-701-2350
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: L4953727
Originating MLS: Lakeland

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 5
Rooms
- Room types: Attic, Bonus Room, Family Room, Dining Room, Living Room, Media Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Second
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Second
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x13
Bedroom 5
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Second
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x13
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x20
Heating
- None
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Other
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Washer Hookup
Features
- Accessibility Features, Crown Molding, Eating Space In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Solid Surface Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Decorative
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,856
- Total interior livable area: 3,056 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Carport
- Carport spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Entrance, Stair Lift
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Exterior features: Balcony, Courtyard
Lot
- Size: 0.8 Acres
Details
- Additional parcels included: 25-31-26-440500-005021
- Parcel number: 253126440500005020
- Zoning: R-1B
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- HardiPlank Type, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Crawlspace
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1911
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: FRENCHS ADD
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
Location
- Region: Fort Meade
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $159/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $307,628
- Annual tax amount: $6,709
- Date on market: 6/14/2025
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
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