Polk County property record for 237 Palm Ave, Babson Park, FL 33827
| Property Type | Apartment House (2-4 Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 19,721 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 5.87 acres (255,776 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,650,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $19,091 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Sale Sep 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-30-32-953400-000660 |
| Primary APN | 28-30-32-953400-000660 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 19,721 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 20,293 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 16,613 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 255,776 sqft |
| Lot Dimensions | 846 ft deep x 298 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 572 sqft |
| Porch | Screened/Unfinished Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 801 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Total Buildings | 8 Buildings |
| Street Address | 237 PALM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BABSON PARK |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33827-9673 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartment House (2-4 Units) |
| Legal Description | SOUTHERN LAND COS SUB PB 4 PG 27 LOT A LYING SWLY OF PALM AVE AS RECORDED IN DB 769 PG 451 & 452 & FIXTURES & W 15 FT OF PALM AVE N OF PINE ST & S OF LAKESIDE DR & ALL OF VACATED LAKESIDE DRIVE BOUNDED ON THE WEST BY EXTENDING THE W LINE OF LOT A NOR |
| Legal Range | 28E |
| Legal Township | 30S |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHERN LAND COS SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Tract | 953400 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | A |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKE WALES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2035 |
| Census Tract | 15402 |
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 51 PINE ST, BABSON PARK, FL 33827-9666 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ORLANDO TITLE PROFESSIONALS LL, LAND TITLE PROFESSIONALS LLC |
| Sep 28, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage SEVERIN FAMILY TRUST (PT) |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 20, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 20, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 5, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021100591 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11677 / 166 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 29, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0095381887 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Property Address | 241 PALM AVE, BABSON PARK, FL 33827-9691 |
| Document Number | 0000100591 |
| Book / Page | 11677 / 166 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 27 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021100591 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Title Company | ORLANDO TITLE PROFESSIONALS LL, LAND TITLE PROFESSIONALS LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $11,550.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 250 CONSUMERS RD #810810, 810810, ONTARLO XX |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 51 PINE ST, BABSON PARK, FL 33827-9666 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Property Address | 241 PALM AVE, BABSON PARK, FL 33827-9673 |
| Document Number | 0106332217 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 3956 W TOWN CENTER BLVD #272 ORLANDO FL 328376103, 272, ORLANDO, FL 32837-6103 |
| Document Number | 0106332217 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 5, 2018 |
| Book Page | 010633/002217 |
| Instrument | 211345 |
| Name | SEVERIN FAMILY TRUST (PT) |
|---|---|
| Address | 10544 N DAWNFLOWER PT, CRYSTAL RIVER, FL 34428-9129 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
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 | $1,464,196 (-1.93%) Land $485,971 Building $978,225 | $1,464,196 (-1.93%) Land $485,971 Building $978,225 | |
| 2025 | $19,091.00 (-24.12%) | $1,493,066 (+7.19%) Land $485,971 Building $1,007,095 | $1,493,066 (+7.19%) Land $485,971 Building $1,007,095 |
| 2024 | $25,158.00 (+38.38%) | ||
| 2023 | $18,180.00 | $1,392,924 Land $485,971 Building $906,953 | $1,392,924 Land $485,971 Building $906,953 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 95% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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: 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 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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