553 Libby Rd, Babson Park, FL 33827 Property Records

Polk County property record for 553 Libby Rd, Babson Park, FL 33827

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 854 sqft · built 1982
Lot Size	0.581 acres (25,317 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Tax Bill	$650 (2024)
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`28-30-28-000000-024200`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`28-30-28-000000-024200`
Alternative APN	`83028000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	854 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	854 sqft
Flooring	Terrazzo
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1982
Effective Year Built	Effective 1982
Exterior Material	Other
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Other
Lot Area	25,317 sqft (0.581 acres)
View / Lot	Commercial/Industrial
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	1,440 sqft

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Screened Porch
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	640 sqft
Utility Building	60 sqft

Location & Zoning

Street Address	553 LIBBY RD
City	BABSON PARK
State	FL
Zip	33827-9605
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	XX
Legal Description	E1/2 OF E1/2 OF SW1/4 OF NE1/4 OF SW1/4 OF SE1/4 LESS S 30 FT BEING LOT C-28 OF UNREC COLLEGE PARK HIGHLANDS
Legal Range	28E
Legal Township	30S
Legal Section	28
Legal Subdivision	BLACKWALL
Legal Tract	000000
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	C-28
Jurisdiction	POLK FL
Township / Civil Division	LAKE WALES
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2003
Census Tract	15402

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	PO BOX 504, BABSON PARK, FL 33827-0504
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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		$73,135 (+2.7%)	$172,418 (+9.12%) Land $13,110 Building $159,308
2025		$71,212 (+5.99%)	$158,012 (+2.44%) Land $13,110 Building $144,902
2024	$650.00 (+28.97%)
2023	$504.00 (+6.78%) Homeowner's exemption	$67,189 (+3%)	$154,251 (+6.47%) Land $12,540 Building $141,711
2022	$472.00 Homeowner's exemption	$65,232	$144,877 Land $10,545 Building $134,332

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

Flood

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	High above 70% of the US · above 51% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood	0.3% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

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 68 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