1831 Alturas Babson Park Cutoff Rd, Lake Wales, FL 33853
About this home
Beautiful 4 bedroom/2 bath home sitting on 4 acres with small pond and mature wooded areas. House has just been redone with new windows downstairs, new ceramic floors in bathrooms and new vanities and wood floors have been redone. Roof was replaced 2017. New deep water well 380' +/- put in 2016. Large detached garage with washer/dryer hook up and storage. 2000 sq ft +/- metal building with separate office space located on property that would be perfect for storing ATV, boat, RV or other equipment. There is a small creek running at back of property.
Single-familyProperty Type
1969Year Built
4.01 acresLot Size
$278Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Karen Guffey• GIBSON & WIRT, INC.
Bought with Debbie Miller, PA• HARPER REALTY FL, LLC
Sale history for 1831 Alturas Babson Park Cutoff Rd
Date
Event
Price
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #B4900194
Apr 26, 2019
Sold
$164,800
$143/sq ft
Mar 10, 2019
Pending
—
Feb 24, 2019
Listed
$199,900
$174/sq ft
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #B4584886
Oct 2, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Jun 13, 2014
Relisted
—
Jun 10, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Oct 2, 2013
Listed
*
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,200 (+9.6%)
2024
$2,007 (+10.0%)
2023
$1,824 (+4.0%)
2022
$1,753 (−0.1%)
2021
$1,755 (−22.9%)
2020
$2,277 (+7.8%)
$30,046 + $100,006
$130,052
2019
$2,113 (+4.9%)
$28,598 + $100,204
$128,802
2018
$2,014 (+7.5%)
2017
$1,874 (+7.2%)
$27,150 + $80,092
$107,242
2016
$1,748 (+9.9%)
$27,150 + $80,092
$107,242
2014
$1,590 (+20.1%)
2013
$1,324 (+37.3%)
2012
$964
Tax history for 1831 Alturas Babson Park Cutoff Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,200 (+9.6%)
2024
$2,007 (+10.0%)
2023
$1,824 (+4.0%)
2022
$1,753 (−0.1%)
2021
$1,755 (−22.9%)
2020
$2,277 (+7.8%)
$30,046 + $100,006
$130,052
2019
$2,113 (+4.9%)
$28,598 + $100,204
$128,802
2018
$2,014 (+7.5%)
2017
$1,874 (+7.2%)
$27,150 + $80,092
$107,242
2016
$1,748 (+9.9%)
$27,150 + $80,092
$107,242
2014
$1,590 (+20.1%)
2013
$1,324 (+37.3%)
2012
$964
*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
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.03 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
1,152
Year built
1969
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
273027000000043030
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Dimensions: 24x20
Parking Features: Workshop in Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: In Garage
Other Rooms Information
# of Rooms: 8
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Central
Cooling Information: Central Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fans(s), Split Bedroom
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Rear Porch
Exterior Features: Storage
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Feet Total: 0
Water View Y/N: 0
Water Access Y/N: 0
Water Extras Y/N: 0
Property Information
CDD Y/N: 0
Homestead Y/N: 0
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Barn(s), Storage, Workshop
Zoning: RC
Land Information
Vegetation: Bamboo, Trees/Landscaped, Wooded
Total Acreage: Two + to Five Acres
Lot Information
Lot Features: In County
Lot Size Acres: 4.01
Lot Size Square Meters: 16215
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,874
Tax Year: 2017
Lease / Rent Details
Lease Restrictions YN: 0
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Electricity Connected
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Unit Number YN: 0
HOA Information
Association Approval Required Y/N: 0
Location Information
Directions: Highway 27 in Lake Wales to Alruras Babson Park Road.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,152
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4.03 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1969
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Polk County
APN: 273027000000043030
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Third Party YN: 1
Listing Information
Previous Status: Pending
Backups Requested YN: 1
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 13
Status Contractual Search Date: 2019-04-26
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 173.52
Green Information
Direction Faces: North
Home Information
Living Area: 1152
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Living Area Meters: 107.02
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Crawlspace
Around this home
Schools
Ben Hill Griffin Junior Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 7.0mi
4/10
Mclaughlin Middle School And Fine Arts Academy
Public 6-11 • Assigned • 3.7mi
2/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
6/10 Fire Factor
9% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$304,000 – $368,000
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