Polk County property record for 470 Hillside Dr, Babson Park, FL 33827
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,272 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.285 acres (12,432 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $189,000 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,985 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2021 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-30-33-955600-015020 |
| Primary APN | 28-30-33-955600-015020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,272 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 972 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 12,432 sqft (0.285 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 123 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Pool House | Pool House |
| Porch | Florida Room |
| Porch Area | 320 sqft |
| Street Address | 470 HILLSIDE DR |
|---|---|
| City | BABSON PARK |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33827-9564 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | STEPHENSONS ADD PB 19 PG 28 28A BLK 49 LOTS 2 & 3 |
| Legal Range | 28E |
| Legal Township | 30S |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | STEPHENSONS ADDITION |
| Legal Tract | 955600 |
| Legal Block | 49 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,3 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKE WALES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 15402 |
470 Hillside Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2022.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 470 HILLSIDE DR, BABSON PARK, FL 33827-9564 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Sep 29, 2021 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 17, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 17, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 29, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202272760 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12166 / 674 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Mar 17, 2022 |
| Property Address | 470 HILLSIDE DR, BABSON PARK, FL 33827-9564 |
| Document Number | 0000072760 |
| Book / Page | 12166 / 674 |
| Map Reference | MB 19 PG 28-28A |
| Instrument Date | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022072760 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 30, 2022 |
| Title Company | FLORIDA SELECT TITLE LLC, FLORIDA FIDELITY T&E LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,323.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7741 N MILITARY TRL, 7741, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33410-7431 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 470 HILLSIDE DR, BABSON PARK, FL 33827-9564 |
| Document Number | 0012166676 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 12166/676 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Sep 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 470 HILLSIDE DR, BABSON PARK, FL 33827-9564 |
| Document Number | 0000255183 |
| Book / Page | 11916 / 1580 |
| Map Reference | MB 19 PG 28&28A |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021255183 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $618.10 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7741 N MILITARY TRL STE 1, 1, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33410-7431 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 470 Hillside Dr was $1,985.
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 | $162,284 (+5.7%) Land $18,662 Building $143,622 | $162,284 (+5.7%) Land $18,662 Building $143,622 | |
| 2025 | $1,985.00 | $153,535 Land $18,662 Building $134,873 | $153,535 Land $18,662 Building $134,873 |
| 2023 | $2,505.00 (+14.49%) | $154,854 (+17.97%) Land $18,040 Building $136,814 | $154,854 (+17.97%) Land $18,040 Building $136,814 |
| 2022 | $2,188.00 | $131,269 Land $14,930 Building $116,339 | $131,269 Land $14,930 Building $116,339 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 470 Hillside Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2004.
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.
Wildfire risk around 470 Hillside Dr is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 94% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 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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