239 Babson Dr, Babson Park, FL 33827 Property Records

Polk County property record for 239 Babson Dr, Babson Park, FL 33827

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 2 ba · 1,307 sqft · built 1977
Lot Size	0.398 acres (17,337 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$178,000 (May 2024)
Tax Bill	$1,592 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2024 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`28-30-29-953010-000120`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`28-30-29-953010-000120`
Alternative APNs	`293028953010000120` `93028000`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,307 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,632 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,307 sqft
Flooring	Concrete/Cement
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1977
Effective Year Built	Effective 1977
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Other
Lot Area	17,337 sqft (0.398 acres)
Lot Dimensions	170 ft deep x 87 ft wide
View / Lot	Commercial/Industrial
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	325 sqft
Patio Area	88 sqft

Location & Zoning

Street Address	239 BABSON DR
City	BABSON PARK
State	FL
Zip	33827-9516
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	BABSON PARK HEIGHTS SECTION ONE PHASE TWO P B 64, PG 30. LOT 12
Legal Range	28E
Legal Township	30S
Legal Section	29
Legal Subdivision	BABSON PARK HEIGHTS SEC 1 PHASE 2
Legal Phase	2
Legal Tract	953010
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	12
Jurisdiction	POLK FL
Township / Civil Division	LAKE WALES
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1012
Census Tract	15401

Owner

239 Babson Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2024.

Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	239 BABSON DR, BABSON PARK, FL 33827-9516
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 15, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 15, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 19, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2024113478
Deed Book / Page	13118 / 90
Prior Transfer Date	Feb 7, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc	0000038128
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK FL
Recording Date	May 15, 2024
Property Address	239 BABSON DR, BABSON PARK, FL 33827-9516
Document Number	0000113478
Book / Page	13118 / 90
Map Reference	MB 64 PG 30
Instrument Date	Apr 1, 2024
Instrument	2024113478
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 13, 2026
Title Company	ALL REAL ESTATE TITLE SERVICES INC, REAL ESTATE TITLE SVCS INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,246.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1901 S LAKE REEDY BLVD, FROSTPROOF, FL 33843-9228

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	239 BALOSON DRIVE, BABSON PARK, FL 33827

Mortgage

Document Number	0001311892
Date	May 15, 2024
Instrument	13118/92

Lender

Name	PLAINS COMMERCE BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2054

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 239 Babson Dr was $1,592 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Florida
County	Polk County
Unified School District	Polk County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$158,149 (-3.2%) Land $21,000 Building $137,149	$158,149 (-3.2%) Land $21,000 Building $137,149
2025	$1,592.00 Homeowner's exemption	$163,373 Land $21,000 Building $142,373	$163,373 Land $21,000 Building $142,373
2023	$2,231.00 (+10.17%)	$169,470 (+15.2%) Land $20,000 Building $149,470	$169,470 (+15.2%) Land $20,000 Building $149,470
2022	$2,025.00	$147,103 Land $17,000 Building $130,103	$147,103 Land $17,000 Building $130,103

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 239 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

Wildfire risk around 239 Babson Dr is moderate, ranking above 46% 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 46% of the US · lower than 83% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood	0.1% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

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