Polk County property record for 151 Catherine Ave, Babson Park, FL 33827
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 6 ba · 10,049 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 5.25 acres (228,690 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $13,980 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-30-32-955000-000050 |
| Primary APN | 28-30-32-955000-000050 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 10,049 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 11,093 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,001 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 3,539 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,509 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 2,509 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2009 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 228,690 sqft |
| Lot Dimensions | 670 ft deep x 300 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,044 sqft |
| Porch | Screened/Unfinished Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 4,284 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Gazebo | Gazebo |
| Tennis Court | Tennis Court |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Street Address | 151 CATHERINE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BABSON PARK |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33827-9569 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | LAKESIDE OR R D WIRTS SUB PB 28 PG 17 PB 3 PG 40 LOTS 5 6 & N 30 FT OF 9 & N 30 FT OF 10 & ALL OF LAKESIDE DRIVE 60 FT IN WIDTH LYING NORTH OF 5 & 6 BOUNDED ON THE WEST BY THE EAST LINE OF PALMETTO AVE EXTENDED TO LAKE AND ON THE EAST BY EXTENDING TH |
| Legal Range | 28E |
| Legal Township | 30S |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKESIDE OR R D WIRTS SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Tract | 955000 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKE WALES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 15404 |
151 Catherine Ave, a residential property, 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 | 151 CATHERINE AVE, BABSON PARK, FL 33827-9569 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Property Address | 151 CATHERINE AVE, BABSON PARK, FL 33827-9569 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 151 CATHERINE AVE, BABSON PARK, FL 33827-9569 |
| Document Number | 0000028357 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Book Page | 13870/273 |
| Instrument | 2026028357 |
| Name | SOUTHSTATE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LAKE WALES, FL 33853 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 151 Catherine Ave was $13,980 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Hillcrest Heights Town |
| Unified School District | Polk County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,161,813 (+2.5%) | $1,921,359 (-2.08%) Land $503,200 Building $1,418,159 | |
| 2025 | $13,980.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,133,498 | $1,962,160 Land $503,200 Building $1,458,960 |
| 2023 | $14,052.00 (+0.77%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,075,239 (+2.05%) | $1,995,412 (+14.62%) Land $503,200 Building $1,492,212 |
| 2022 | $13,945.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,053,627 | $1,740,943 Land $503,100 Building $1,237,843 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 151 Catherine Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File 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.
Wildfire risk around 151 Catherine Ave is moderate, ranking above 48% 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 48% of the US · lower than 81% 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 27 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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