Polk County property record for 217 Babson Dr, Babson Park, FL 33827
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,156 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 0.414 acres (18,012 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $78,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,268 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale Oct 2020 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-30-29-952800-001060 |
| Primary APN | 28-30-29-952800-001060 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,156 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,156 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 18,012 sqft (0.414 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 170 ft deep x 85 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Pool Area | 512 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Unfinished Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 56 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 360 sqft |
| Street Address | 217 BABSON DR |
|---|---|
| City | BABSON PARK |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33827-9525 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BABSON PARK HEIGHTS SECTION 1 PHASE 1 PB 43 PG 13 BLK A LOT 6 |
| Legal Range | 28E |
| Legal Township | 30S |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | BABSON PARK HEIGHTS SEC 1 PHASE 1 |
| Legal Phase | 1 |
| Legal Tract | 952800 |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKE WALES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 15401 |
217 Babson Dr is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2021.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 241 RUBY AVE, A, KISSIMMEE, FL 34741-5627 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 5, 2021 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer PREMIUM TITLE SERVICES FL INC, PREMIUM TITLE SVCS FL INC |
| Oct 1, 2020 | Foreclosure NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 5, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 5, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 1, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021116678 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11701 / 1620 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | May 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 217 BABSON DR, BABSON PARK, FL 33827-9525 |
| Document Number | 0000116678 |
| Book / Page | 11701 / 1620 |
| Map Reference | MB 43 PG 13 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021116678 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Title Company | PREMIUM TITLE SERVICES FL INC, PREMIUM TITLE SVCS FL INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $546.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 MORTGAGE WAY, MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054-4637 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 191 CLUB VILLAS LN, KISSIMMEE, FL 34744-8438 |
| Document Type | Foreclosure |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Property Address | 217 BABSON DR, BABSON PARK, FL 33827-9525 |
| Document Number | 0113961898 |
| Book / Page | 011396 / 001898 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 206033 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $424.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 MORTGAGE WAY MOUNT LAUREL NJ 080544637, MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054-4637 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 217 Babson Dr was $1,268.
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 | $95,153 (-3.02%) Land $21,000 Building $74,153 | $95,153 (-3.02%) Land $21,000 Building $74,153 | |
| 2025 | $1,268.00 | $98,119 Land $21,000 Building $77,119 | $98,119 Land $21,000 Building $77,119 |
| 2023 | $1,831.00 (+8.6%) | $103,056 (+11.43%) Land $20,000 Building $83,056 | $103,056 (+11.43%) Land $20,000 Building $83,056 |
| 2022 | $1,686.00 | $92,483 Land $17,000 Building $75,483 | $92,483 Land $17,000 Building $75,483 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 217 Babson Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2005.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2005) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2005 · lake rise |
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 217 Babson Dr is moderate, ranking above 47% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 47% of the US · lower than 82% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 111 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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