Polk County property record for 143 3rd Ave, Babson Park, FL 33827
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,600 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.235 acres (10,224 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,031 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-30-33-956400-000040 |
| Primary APN | 28-30-33-956400-000040 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,600 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,600 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 10,224 sqft (0.235 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 136 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Porch | Enclosed/Unfinished Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 224 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Utility Building | 55 sqft |
| Street Address | 143 3RD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BABSON PARK |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33827-8609 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | JAHNAVILLE SUB PB 34 PG 20 LOT 4 |
| Legal Range | 28E |
| Legal Township | 30S |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | JAHNAVILLE SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Tract | 956400 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKE WALES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 15402 |
143 3rd Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 252, BABSON PARK, FL 33827-0252 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 143 3rd Ave was $2,031 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of September 28, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $188,864 (-4.27%) Land $12,750 Building $176,114 | $188,864 (-4.27%) Land $12,750 Building $176,114 | |
| 2025 | $2,031.00 Homeowner's exemption | $197,295 Land $12,750 Building $184,545 | $197,295 Land $12,750 Building $184,545 |
| 2023 | $2,455.00 (+3.28%) Homeowner's exemption | $189,579 (+3%) | $206,229 (+12.05%) Land $12,240 Building $193,989 |
| 2022 | $2,377.00 Homeowner's exemption | $184,057 Land $10,200 Building $173,857 | $184,057 Land $10,200 Building $173,857 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 143 3rd Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2004.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2004) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2004 · Hurricane Frances |
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.
Wildfire risk around 143 3rd Ave is moderate, ranking above 52% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 52% of the US · lower than 77% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 | BABSON PARK serves 2,161 people · EPA ID FL6530098 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 7 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 68 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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