Homes zoned for
Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary
Small-town living on the Ridge lakes
21
Homes for sale
$274,900
Median list price
$186
Avg price / sqft
15
Median days on market
Babson Park sits on the Lake Wales Ridge in Polk County, a quiet pocket of central Florida where the pace slows down and the lakes do a lot of the heavy lifting. The Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary zone draws families who want space, water access, and a genuine small-town feel without moving hours from the interstate. A handful of the Babson Park homes for sale sit on the water, and there's a real range here — from starter houses to the occasional acreage estate.
For a buyer today, this is a modestly priced, fast-moving market. There are just 20 active listings with a median list price of $272,350, and homes are going under contract in about 18 days — so you'll want financing lined up before you start touring. Sellers are getting 97% of asking on average, which tells you offers need to be sharp; scan the live map to see what's currently available.
Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary is an attendance zone in Babson Park, Florida.
Quick facts
$122,000 – $1.2M price range
1,480 sqft median home
$253/mo median HOA
$1,925/mo median rent
70 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$309,000
214 MOUNTAIN DRIVE, BABSON PARK
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,313 sqft
$199,000
347 CANAL COURT, LAKE WALES
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,344 sqft
$459,900
246 CANAL DRIVE, LAKE WALES
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,028 sqft
$329,000
502 CANAL DRIVE, LAKE WALES
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,975 sqft
$249,900
163 JACKSON STREET, LAKE WALES
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,161 sqft
$245,000
4846 MAC DONALD STREET, LAKE WALES
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,480 sqft
$195,000
4640 CALOOSA BOULEVARD, LAKE WALES
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,490 sqft
$146,900
281 GENESIS POINTE DRIVE UNIT 8-3, LAKE WALES
2 bd · 2 ba · 958 sqft
$375,000
562 LIBBY ROAD, BABSON PARK
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,400 sqft
$225,000
338 1ST AVENUE N, LAKE WALES
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,404 sqft
$274,900$275,000
115 SEMINOLE ROAD, BABSON PARK
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,348 sqft
$155,000
302 GENESIS POINTE DRIVE, LAKE WALES
2 bd · 2 ba · 958 sqft
Every active listing inside the Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary attendance boundary
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The numbers that matter
The Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary market
70
Sold, last 12 months
$249,950
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
55 days
Median time to sell
Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary vs Babson Park
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 6.4% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary home
≈ $2,116/mo
$274,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$253/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,925/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
4,027
Median age
46
Median income
$59,364
Median home value
$156,052
Beyond the listings
Living in Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary
Active
Top 14% 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.
Emotional
Top 15% in the U.S.Memory Lane
Intentionally preserving memories of lost loved ones, joyful times, or reflecting on painful experiences in the past.
Lifestyles
Top 17% 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.
Entertainment
Top 17% 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.
Active
Top 25% in the U.S.Functional Fitness
Looking good and reaching fitness goals is all about discipline: Eat right. Work hard. No excuses. This population is more likely to view working out as a means to an end.
Beliefs
Spiritual Practices
Making it to church on Sunday, this population is drawn together by their devotion to, primarily Christian, religion. Common activities include worship services and bible studies.
Straight answers
Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary FAQs
Is Babson Park a good place to live?+
It's a small, lake-dotted community on the Lake Wales Ridge that suits buyers who want quiet and space over big-city bustle. The Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary zone is popular with families, and with 69 homes sold in the past year, there's a steady rhythm of people moving in and settling down.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
Not by Florida standards — the median list price is $272,350 and the median sold price over the last year was $249,900. Listings currently start around $122,000, so it remains one of the more attainable pockets in Polk County. You can browse everything on the live map.
What do homes cost in this zone?+
Expect around $188 per square foot, with a median home size of about 1,485 square feet. The active range runs from $122,000 up to $1,250,000 for the single $1M-plus listing, so the number you land on depends heavily on lot, water access, and condition.
How is the market right now?+
It's brisk but not frantic. With only 20 active listings, a median of 18 days on market, and sellers collecting 97% of their asking price on average, well-priced homes go fast — so come pre-approved and ready to act on the Babson Park homes for sale that fit.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $253 per month, though many homes here carry no association at all, so check each listing individually. Median property taxes are around $2,571 per year, and if you're weighing renting instead, the median rent is about $1,925 per month.
Homes matched to the official attendance boundary — school zoning changes; always verify with the district. 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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