Homes for sale in
Babson Park, Florida
Lakeside quiet in the heart of Polk County
23
Homes for sale
$370,900
Median list price
$227
Avg price / sqft
58
Median days on market
Babson Park sits in the citrus country of central Florida, a small unincorporated community wrapped around Crooked Lake where days move at a slower pace than the theme-park corridor an hour north. It's the kind of place where kids feed into Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary and weekends lean toward the water rather than the crowds, yet Walt Disney World is still about 58 minutes away when you want it. The housing is overwhelmingly detached, with a handful of waterfront homes and a growing pocket of newer builds.
For buyers, the market here is measured and negotiable. There are 22 active listings with a median list price of $372,950, and homes are taking a median of 61.5 days to sell — enough runway that you don't have to rush a decision. With 48 homes sold in the past year and sellers netting about 98% of asking, offers land close to list but there's still room to talk, especially given the nine new construction options and entry points that reach down toward the $200Ks.
Babson Park is in Polk County, Florida.
Quick facts
$250,000 – $985K price range
1,811 sqft median home
$2,099/mo median rent
Balanced right now
Drive times
Fresh on the market
Newest homes in Babson Park
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$370,900
640 TANGELO TERRACE, BABSON PARK
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,902 sqft
$399,900
814 PONKAN COURT, BABSON PARK
5 bd · 3 ba · 2,414 sqft
$339,900
508 PARK DRIVE, BABSON PARK
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,718 sqft
$250,000
220 ALDO DRIVE, BABSON PARK
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,167 sqft
$395,000
964 OHLINGER ROAD, BABSON PARK
2 bd · 3 ba · 1,438 sqft
$269,900
511 MOUNTAIN DRIVE, BABSON PARK
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,317 sqft
$375,000
562 LIBBY ROAD, BABSON PARK
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,400 sqft
$284,900$305,900
632 TANGELO TERRACE, BABSON PARK
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,206 sqft
$449,900$474,900
1109 CODY VILLA LOOP ROAD, BABSON PARK
5 bd · 3 ba · 1,752 sqft
$899,000
589 THORNBURG ROAD, BABSON PARK
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,592 sqft
$309,000
214 MOUNTAIN DRIVE, BABSON PARK
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,313 sqft
$575,000$599,000
1325 THORNBURG ROAD, BABSON PARK
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,105 sqft
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The Babson Park market
Balanced
5.5 months of inventory
Supply and demand are roughly even — negotiation cuts both ways.
47
Sold, last 12 months
$324,900
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
39 days
Median time to sell
Babson Park vs Polk County
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 4.8% yr/yr
Homes on the market
▼ 3.4% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Babson Park, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in thin markets.
Where to look
Babson Park neighborhoods
Neighborhood boundaries by edgeAI — listings matched to the actual polygon, not agent-entered subdivision names.
For the school run
School zones with homes for sale
Homes matched to official attendance boundaries — always verify zoning with the district.
Beyond the listings
Living in Babson Park
Life on Crooked Lake
Three of the active listings sit on the water, giving buyers a real shot at lakefront living without the Orlando price tag.
Newer builds available
Nine of the 22 active homes are new construction, a meaningful share for a community this size.
Room to negotiate
With a median 61.5 days on market, listings sit long enough that patient buyers can shape terms.
Mostly single-family
Nineteen of the active listings are single-family homes, with a few manufactured homes rounding out the mix.
Theme parks within reach
Walt Disney World is about 58 minutes away and Universal Orlando roughly 68, so day trips are easy without living in the traffic.
Population
1,156
Median age
22.3
Median income
$56,500
Median home value
$163,700
What people here are into
Active
Top 4% in the U.S.Organized Sports
From tryouts and casual pick-up games, to varsity tournaments and intramural matches, this population includes people who participate in organized athletics. Often through schools or public recreational areas.
Lifestyles
Top 4% in the U.S.Student Life
There's more to student life than academics. It's about the experience - from classes and homecoming, to making lifetime friends and alumni events. These are students at school, taking classes online, or finding other ways to be students in their daily lives.
Active
Top 10% in the U.S.Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Emotional
Top 10% in the U.S.Memory Lane
Intentionally preserving memories of lost loved ones, joyful times, or reflecting on painful experiences in the past.
Entertainment
Top 12% in the U.S.Competitive Nature
These folks have their head in the game. Whether it's creating a card game tournament with friends or cheering on the home team, these people want to win.
Emotional
Top 18% in the U.S.Happy Place
Expressing feelings of safety, comfort and happiness - especially with loved ones.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Babson Park home
≈ $2,404/mo
$370,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
9%
In a FEMA flood zone
Ask about flood insurance early — it changes the payment
$2,099/mo
Median rent
6 homes for rent right now
Straight answers
Babson Park real estate FAQs
Is Babson Park a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want a quiet, lake-oriented pocket of Polk County rather than a busy suburb. Homes here center on single-family living near Crooked Lake, with Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary as the assigned elementary school. Disney is about 58 minutes out, so you get rural calm with theme-park access when you want it.
Is Babson Park expensive?+
It's moderate for Central Florida. The median list price is $372,950 and homes run about $229 per square foot, but active listings start as low as $274,900, and you can browse by price to find the entry-level end of the market.
What do homes cost in Babson Park?+
Over the past 12 months, 48 homes sold at a median price of $327,700, while current asking prices sit higher at a $372,950 median. Listings range from $274,900 up to $985,000, with a typical home around 1,857 square feet. There are also waterfront homes on Crooked Lake for buyers who want to be right on the water.
How is the market right now?+
It's a steady, buyer-friendly market. There are 22 active listings, homes take a median of 61.5 days to sell, and sellers are getting about 98% of asking — so offers close to list price tend to work, but there's still room to negotiate. Watching just reduced listings can surface the best value.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Costs here are low. The median HOA runs about $70 per month and median property tax is roughly $1,766 per year, which keeps monthly carrying costs reasonable compared with pricier Orlando-area communities.
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