Polk County property record for 1140 Ward Loop Rd, Babson Park, FL 33827
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 480 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.507 acres (22,098 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $112,000 (Sep 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $97 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-30-19-949400-055028 |
| Primary APN | 28-30-19-949400-055028 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 480 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 480 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 22,098 sqft (0.507 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 275 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,020 sqft |
| Porch | Screened/Unfinished Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 164 sqft |
| Patio Area | 725 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Street Address | 1140 WARD LOOP RD |
|---|---|
| City | BABSON PARK |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33827-9788 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CROOKED LAKE PB 27 PG 47 47A S30 T30 R28 BLK 55 PT OF LOT 2 LYING N OF PLATTED RD DESC AS: COMM SE COR OF LOT 2 N ALONG E LINE OF LOT 37.55 FT W 93.9 FT N 72 DEG 03 MIN 06 SEC W 28.55 FT N 54 DEG 26 MIN 42 SEC W 77.71 FT TO POB N 54 DEG 26 MIN 42 SEC |
| Legal Range | 28E |
| Legal Township | 30S |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | CROOKED LAKE |
| Legal Tract | 949400 |
| Legal Block | 55 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKE WALES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 15404 |
Source: Polk County records, as of June 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1140 WARD LOOP RD, BABSON PARK, FL 33827-9788 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Sep 5, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 5, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 5104 / 2215 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Polk County |
| Unified School District | Polk County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $97.00 (-50.76%) Homeowner's exemption | $32,539 (+5.99%) | $96,753 (+15.19%) Land $45,944 Building $50,809 |
| 2023 | $197.00 (-48.7%) Homeowner's exemption | $30,701 (-33.18%) | $83,992 (-14.11%) Land $30,944 Building $53,048 |
| 2022 | $384.00 Homeowner's exemption | $45,947 | $97,786 Land $10,144 Building $87,642 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 14, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 32 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 32 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (2004–2005) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2005 · Hurricane Wilma |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 56% of the US · lower than 71% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 LAKE WALES serves 18,722 people · EPA ID FL6532234 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 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 | 1 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 45 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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