Off Market Sep 2024 for $437K

$486,430

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,723/mo

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1,979

sq ft

1540 Libby Rd, Babson Park, FL 33827

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* CLOSING COSTS CREDIT * MOTIVATED SELLER * Welcome home to your beautiful updated and upgraded 3 bedroom 3 bath Ranch Styled home. Brand New Roof, Brand New Septic, Brand New Pool pump with resurfacing and Brand new upgrades! With almost 3 acres of land, where horses and cattle are allowed, you have full autonomy to let them graze your land or use the extra land for growing plants, or plenty of room to store your toys in the workshop and detached 2-car garage. The second floor is a designated bonus to the home, where you could have your office, game room, playroom, or anything else you can imagine. Your triple French doors open up to your outside patio with a large screened-in pool, leaving plenty of room for entertainment. Come experience a touch of luxury in this Babson Park custom home.

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

2.9 acresLot Size

$246Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Alicia Self • OPULENT REALTY INTERNATIONAL

Bought with Kelly Hansell • COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

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•Source:Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #L4943226

Redfin Estimate

$486,430

$49K since sold in September 2024$9,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 8.7% higher than the average sale price ($447K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$316,000
A
3 beds3 baths2,054 sq ft
8837 Oakwood Dr, Lake Wales, FL 33898
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$417,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,945 sq ft
2760 Tiger Creek Trl, Lake Wales, FL 33898
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$740,000
C
3 beds3 baths2,448 sq ft
1075 Cody Cove Rd, Babson Park, FL 33827
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$416,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,960 sq ft
3545 Tiger Creek Trl, Lake Wales, FL 33898
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$550,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,417 sq ft
1055 Sunset Trl, Babson Park, FL 33827
SOLD MAY 27, 2026
$245,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths1,256 sq ft
200 Britton St, Babson Park, FL 33827

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Market trends in 33827, FL

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

97.7%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$418K

$86K MoM

Avg. days on market

51d

14 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

New listings for sale

$394,900
3 beds3 baths1,756 sq ft
140 Britton St, Babson Park, FL 33827
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Sale history for 1540 Libby Rd

Date

Event

Price

Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #L4943226

Sep 7, 2024

Sold

$437,500

$221/sq ft

Jul 19, 2024

Pending

—

Jun 11, 2024

Relisted

—

May 31, 2024

Pending

—

Apr 23, 2024

Relisted

—

Apr 19, 2024

Pending

—

Apr 10, 2024

Price Changed

$439,950

$222/sq ft

Mar 29, 2024

Price Changed

$449,950

$227/sq ft

Mar 10, 2024

Listed

$455,000

$230/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 10, 2024

Sold

$290,000

$147/sq ft

Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #O5781359

Sep 12, 2019

Sold

$260,000

$131/sq ft

Aug 12, 2019

Pending

—

Aug 2, 2019

Relisted

—

May 22, 2019

Pending

—

May 2, 2019

Listed

$265,000

$134/sq ft

here country living meets historic charm. This beautiful 1920 built Spanish home complete with a tower resides on over 3 beautiful acres. Walking by your flower garden and entering through your craftsman arched door your eyes are met by the natural light flowing through the house and tall ceilings by 3 sets of double doors. This house has a total of 7 french doors and over 30 windows. Enjoy your evenings in this large living room completed with a double sided fireplace and views of the in-ground pool and back yard. This house offers 3 bedrooms completed with 3 full bathrooms of generous size. This house stands out with its unique tower room completed with arched windows on every wall for your viewing pleasure. Entertaining is a breeze with the dining room and kitchen flowing together and completed with a fireplace in the dining room. The kitchen setup is perfect with an island and multiple windows and double doors from the dining room allowing natural light. Pool days will be great covered by a newer screen (around 2 years old) and a porch the width of the entire house! Enjoy natures own backdrop with a lagoon and plenty of sunlight on your pool patio. Other features include: detached 2 car garage, inside laundry room with an exterior access door, MASSIVE barn measuring around 36 x 22, pool and patio measures around 57 x 28, some original door hardware, new windows 2008 and new electrical panel! Be sure to checkout the video as well!

Public Records

Jan 27, 2011

Sold

$185,500

$94/sq ft

Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #P4611389

Mar 30, 2010

Listed

$96/sq ft

Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #L4620016

Aug 22, 2009

Listed

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Tax history for 1540 Libby Rd

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.9 Acres

Year renovated

1920

Sq. Ft.

1,979

Year built

1920

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

283034957000011060

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 11, 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

Jun 5, 2024 • Final

Re-roof

Tear off and replace shingles and TPO roofing. Install synthetic underlayment.

Roofing

Jun 26, 2019 • Final

Electric

Install a Homeline electrical panel or circuit breaker.

Electrical

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.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 3

Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Laundry Room

Other Rooms Information
# of Rooms: 4

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Central
Cooling Information: Central Air

Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Thermostat, Walk-in Closet(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Tile, Wood

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Frame
Roof: Shingle

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: French Doors, Lighting, Private Mailbox
Fencing: Chain Link, Wire

Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: In Ground, Lighting

Property Features
Universal Property Id: US-12105-N-283034957000011060-R-N

Waterfront Information
Waterfront Feet Total: 0
Water View Y/N: 0
Water Access Y/N: 0
Water Extras Y/N: 0

Farm Information
Farm Type: Cattle,Chicken,Horse,Livestock
Barn Features: Equipment

Property Information
CDD Y/N: 0
Homestead Y/N: 0
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Storage, Workshop
Zoning: RC

Land Information
Total Acreage: 2 to less than 5

Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Zoned for Horses
Lot Size Acres: 2.9
Lot Size Dimensions: 120x180
Road Surface Type: Dirt
Lot Size Square Meters: 11732

Building Information
MFR_BuildingAreaTotalSrchSqM: 224.73

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,335.99
Tax Year: 2023

Lease / Rent Details
Lease Restrictions YN: 0

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Water Connected

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Unit Number YN: 0

HOA Information
MFR_Association2YN: 0
Association Approval Required Y/N: 0

Location Information
Directions: From I4 west, Take exit 55 onto US-27 S (Hwy 27). Go for 28.7 mi. Turn left onto County Road 640 (CR-640). Go for 0.8 mi., Keep right onto CR-640. Go for 0.2 mi., Continue on N Scenic Hwy (US-27-ALT). Go for 2.8 mi., Turn left onto Libby Rd. Go for 1.6 mi., turn right into 1540 libby.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,979
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.9 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 1920
County: Polk County
APN: 283034957000011060

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 11, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Third Party YN: 1

Listing Information
Previous Status: Pending
Backups Requested YN: 1

Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 131
Status Contractual Search Date: 2024-09-07

Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 222.31

Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Direction Faces: Northwest

Home Information
Living Area: 1979
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Living Area Meters: 183.86
Building Area Total: 2419
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records
Foundation Details: Block, Slab
Stories Total: 2
Levels: One

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Schools

Ben Hill Griffin Junior Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.1mi

4/10

Frostproof Middle/Senior High School

Public 6-12 • Assigned • 5.3mi

3/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

3/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 10-14% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

6/10 Fire Factor

14% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

8/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 108° expected this year, 24 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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$463,000 – $560,000

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Home values near 1540 Libby Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1530 Libby Rd, Babson Park, FL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1794 Sq. Ft.	$403,573
401 Alico Libby Rd, Babson Park, FL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1920 Sq. Ft.	$270,987

Address	Redfin Estimate
111 Palmetto St, Babson Park, FL - Beds \| - Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$104,882
137 Beatty Rd, Babson Park, FL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2472 Sq. Ft.	$481,392

Address	Redfin Estimate
125 Hibiscus St, Babson Park, FL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2218 Sq. Ft.	$290,797
405 Alico Libby Rd, Babson Park, FL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1806 Sq. Ft.	$466,291

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