Neighborhood · Babson Park, Florida
Crooked Lake
Lakefront living on one of Central Florida's cleanest chains
3
Homes for sale
$885,000
Median list price
$304
Avg price / sqft
139
Median days on market
Crooked Lake sits at the quiet edge of Babson Park, where spring-fed water and citrus-country ridge lines set the pace of daily life. This is a small, water-focused community — homes here tend toward larger lots and a lifestyle built around boating, fishing, and evenings on the dock rather than crowded subdivisions. Families are zoned to schools like McLaughlin Middle School and Fine Arts Academy and Frostproof Elementary School, and Walt Disney World is about 72 minutes away when you want the big-city extras.
For buyers, this is a thin, high-quality market. There are just 3 active listings right now with a median list price of $885,000, and inventory skews toward substantial homes averaging $304 per square foot. Only 5 homes sold in the past year at a median of $410,000, so patience matters — but sellers are getting 98% of asking, which tells you well-priced homes here don't sit long. Browse everything currently available on the live map.
Crooked Lake is a community in Babson Park, Florida.
Quick facts
$575,000 – $889K price range
2,816 sqft median home
4 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Crooked Lake
$889,000
3630 S SCENIC HIGHWAY, LAKE WALES
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,816 sqft
$575,000$599,000
1325 THORNBURG ROAD, BABSON PARK
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,105 sqft
$885,000
1280 N CROOKED LAKE DRIVE, BABSON PARK
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,156 sqft
Every active listing inside the Crooked Lake boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Crooked Lake market
4
Sold, last 12 months
$485,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
12 days
Median time to sell
Crooked Lake vs Babson Park
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 57.7% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Crooked Lake boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Crooked Lake is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Crooked Lake home
≈ $5,384/mo
$885,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
768
Median age
47
Median income
$56,824
Median home value
$167,859
Beyond the listings
Living in Crooked Lake
Beliefs
Top 12% in the U.S.Politically Engaged
Politically aware, this population is interested in civic issues on both the local and national level. They often discuss candidates for office, taxes, and political ideologies.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 15% in the U.S.Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 18% in the U.S.Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Culture
Top 18% in the U.S.Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 19% in the U.S.Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Attitudes
Top 19% in the U.S.Home & Leisure
There's no place like home. This activity is highest when people are feeling relaxed, like sharing a meal with friends or enjoying their morning coffee in their own home.
Straight answers
Crooked Lake FAQs
Is Crooked Lake a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want a quiet, water-oriented lifestyle on one of Polk County's clear lakes, with larger homes and lots rather than dense subdivisions. Families are zoned to schools including Frostproof Elementary School, and Walt Disney World is roughly 72 minutes away for occasional trips.
Is Crooked Lake expensive?+
It sits at the higher end of the Babson Park market, with a median list price of $885,000 and homes averaging $304 per square foot. That said, actual sales over the past year came in at a median of $410,000, so the closing numbers depend heavily on which property and whether it's true waterfront.
What do homes cost in Crooked Lake?+
Current listings range from $575,000 to $889,000, with a median list of $885,000 for homes around 2,816 square feet. Because inventory is so limited — just 3 active listings — pricing varies widely between standard lots and lakefront.
How is the market in Crooked Lake right now?+
It's a low-volume, seller-favorable market: only 5 homes sold in the past 12 months, and those sellers averaged 98% of their asking price. Well-priced homes move at a reasonable pace, with a median of about 49 days on market.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
HOA data isn't reported for this community, which is typical for its larger-lot, lakefront character. Property taxes run around $6,136 per year at the median, so factor that into your monthly budget alongside any waterfront insurance costs.
Neighborhood boundary by edgeAI; listings matched to the polygon. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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