Escape to your own private oasis in charming Babson Park! Imagine waking up to open skies and quiet mornings on nearly 2.5 fully fenced acres, where there is room to safely breathe, play, and dream. This inviting and well maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom CBS home, built in 2003 with a durable metal roof, blends solid construction with comfortable, light-filled living. Sip coffee overlooking a citrus orchard on your screened in front porch. The practical split floor plan keeps private spaces peaceful while the living room, spacious family room, bright kitchen and dining area, with new laminate flooring throughout, create the perfect setting for everyday life and easy entertaining. An inside utility room, ceiling fans and sliding doors add convenience and natural light throughout. Step outside and the possibilities expand. A generous 57 x 31 pole barn on a concrete pad complete with power, water and a finished office offer ideal space for hobbies, storage, a workshop, or whatever you like. The fully fenced acreage is ready for pets, outdoor living, or simply enjoying the open space, all with No HOA or CDD restrictions! Additional comforts include central air, a patio, and a septic system. Nestled in the quiet College Park Highlands area, this property delivers true rural tranquility while keeping you close to the best of the region. Enjoy quick access to Crooked Lake for boating and fishing, nearby nature preserves, Scenic Highway 17, and the amenities of Lake Wales. Day trips to both the Tampa and Orlando markets and popular Central Florida attractions are equally easy. Whether you are searching for a peaceful primary residence, a private retreat, or a property with room to grow, this home offers the rare combination of usable land, practical living space, and that hard-to-find sense of freedom. Come see how good country living can feel, schedule your private tour today!
Single-familyProperty Type
2003Year Built
2.43 acresLot Size
$403Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Antonio Rita• CENTURY 21 LIST WITH BEGGINS
LOVE BEING OUT JUST ABIT?? WELL, SITTING ON ALMOST 2 1/2 ACRES OF LAND IN BABSON PARK ALL FENCED AND READY FOR YOUR PETS!! THIS 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH CBS HOME WITH METAL ROOF, HAS LIVING ROOM, SPACIOUS FAMILY ROOM, LIGHT AND BRIGHT KITCHEN AND DINING AREA, WITH INSIDE UTILITY AND SPLIT FLOOR PLAN. OUT BACK IS A 57'X31' POLE BARN ON A CONCRETE PAD WITH POWER AND WATER. PLENTY OF ROOM TO EXPAND.
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #P4908723
Mar 20, 2020
Sold
$253,000
$212/sq ft
Jan 24, 2020
Pending
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Jan 6, 2020
Price Changed
$266,500
$224/sq ft
Nov 25, 2019
Listed
$269,000
$226/sq ft
Great home in the country with almost 2.5 acres, gated and fenced, with a 32x48 storage barn. The home features 3 bedrooms 2 baths and a large eat-in kitchen. Open concept with inside laundry and split bedrooms. The flooring has been replaced recently, the AC in 2019, fresh paint inside and out, completely fenced, and the storage barn has 80 amp electricity and running water. Some trees have been planted on the property and are irrigated with microjets.
Public Records
Jan 4, 2008
Sold
$164,000
$138/sq ft
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #P4587273
Nov 18, 2005
Listing Removed
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,784 (+1.1%)
2024
$3,743 (+21.8%)
$45,240 + $188,670
$233,910
2023
$3,074 (+8.8%)
$43,240 + $196,957
$240,197
2022
$2,825 (+9.0%)
2021
$2,592 (+155.8%)
2020
$1,014 (+3.6%)
$31,124 + $122,685
$153,809
2019
$978 (+3.7%)
2018
$943 (+8.9%)
2014
$866 (−1.0%)
2013
$875 (+62.2%)
2012
$539
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
2.43 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,191
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,191
Year built
2003
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
283034000000024030
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Nov 12, 2026.
A/RR
SAP
Rural Agricultural/Residential District
The purpose of the A/RR district is to provide lands for the continuation of productive agricultural uses and to provide for very low density residential development within unincorporated rural areas. The A/RR district permits agricultural activities, agricultural support facilities, multi-family dwelling units, farm labor housing, group living facilities, and community facilities.
Zone overlays
SOUTHEAST-VILLAGE CENTER
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Kennel
Veterinary clinic
Apr 19, 2018 • Final
Re-roof
Perform reroofing work on a building.
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
7/10 Fire Factor
15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 26 days in 30 years
10/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Babson Park, FL • 33827
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Sun exposure
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Babson Park. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.8 hrs
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