Polk County property record for 444 Stephenson Ave, Babson Park, FL 33827
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 960 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.312 acres (13,595 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $159,400 (Feb 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,690 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Mortgage Feb 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-30-33-955600-031030 |
| Primary APN | 28-30-33-955600-031030 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 13,595 sqft (0.312 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
|---|---|
| Porch | Enclosed/Unfinished Porch |
| Porch Area | 296 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 444 STEPHENSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BABSON PARK |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33827-9744 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | STEPHENSONS ADD PB 19 PG 28 28A BLK 64 LOTS 3 & 4 |
| Legal Range | 28E |
| Legal Township | 30S |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | STEPHENSONS ADDITION |
| Legal Tract | 955600 |
| Legal Block | 64 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKE WALES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2126 |
| Census Tract | 15402 |
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1105 BIG OAK DR, LAKE WALES, FL 33898-6801 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Feb 1, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage THE MORTGAGE FIRM INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 5, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202324422 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12568 / 898 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 11, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0091321613 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 444 STEPHENSON AVE, BABSON PARK, FL 33827-9744 |
| Document Number | 0000174161 |
| Book / Page | 14084 / 355 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026174161 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1105 BIG OAK DR, LAKE WALES, FL 33898-6801 |
| Document Number | 0000174161, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Book Page | 14084/355 |
| Instrument | 2026174161 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.47% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Feb 1, 2023 |
| Property Address | 444 STEPHENSON AVE, BABSON PARK, FL 33827-9744 |
| Document Number | 0000024422 |
| Book / Page | 12568 / 898 |
| Map Reference | MB 19 PG 28&28A |
| Instrument Date | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023024422 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Title Company | REAL ESTATE TITLE, REAL ESTATE TITLE SVCS LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,115.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 449 LIBBY ALICO RD, BABSON PARK, FL 33827-7500 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 3966, LAKE WALES, FL 33859-3966 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0012568900 |
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| Date | Feb 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 12568/900 |
| Name | THE MORTGAGE FIRM INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2053 |
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 | $138,067 (+5.61%) Land $20,390 Building $117,677 | $138,067 (+5.61%) Land $20,390 Building $117,677 | |
| 2025 | $1,690.00 (-21.72%) | $130,729 (-12.76%) Land $20,390 Building $110,339 | $130,729 (-12.76%) Land $20,390 Building $110,339 |
| 2023 | $2,159.00 (+11%) | $149,852 (+18.1%) Land $19,711 Building $130,141 | $149,852 (+18.1%) Land $19,711 Building $130,141 |
| 2022 | $1,945.00 | $126,889 Land $16,312 Building $110,577 | $126,889 Land $16,312 Building $110,577 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Moderate above 53% of the US · lower than 76% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 175 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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