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553 Thornburg Rd, Babson Park, FL, 33827

$899,000

Home List Price

$10,000*

Closing Credit

3 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
2,916 SqFt
$308/SqFt
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553 Thornburg Rd, Babson Park$899,000

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1993
HeatingCentral, Electric
CoolingCentral Air
WaterfrontLake Front
MLS #P4932116
Lot Size0.93 Acres
StatusActive

About 553 Thornburg Rd

CROOKED LAKE TRUE LAKEFRONT PLUS CANAL FRONT!!! Situated on approximately one acre with 145 feet of lakefront on one of Polk County's most desirable lakes!! This one-owner, custom built lakefront home is extremely spacious and inviting with a comfortable, open floor plan and is designed with water views and casual elegance - located at the end of a cul-de-sac - the perfect spot for an abundance of privacy!! You'll enjoy the oversized picture windows & the glass doors allow for endless water views & gorgeous blue skies! Upon entering the residence, you will be impressed by both breathtaking sunrises and sunsets due to the perfect positioning of this custom-built home! There are two incredible lanais made for enjoying the abundance of wildlife & nature, as well as the stunning native landscape. If family gatherings and entertaining are among your favorite things, this home is absolutely perfect!!! Two oversized "family rooms" or gathering spaces will provide everything you want for a crowd. The large kitchen is completely "open" to the dining room and truly is the heart of the home! The kitchen boasts a breakfast bar, solid surface countertops, stainless appliances and tremendous storage space. "Doing the dishes" with expansive breathtaking views make this kitchen a "cooks dream". All bedrooms are large & the primary bedroom and bath is designed with walk-in-closets, a jetted tub and separate shower! You'll love the gorgeous custom Mahogany doors with brass hardware - they are one-of-a-kind and add to the "character" of this property. Volume ceilings, built-ins & oversized rooms add to the timelessness of this well-appointed home that is secluded and private yet close to Bok Tower, medical, shopping and area restaurants! Call today to see this lake-house treasure and all it has to offer!! There is an adjacent parcel the seller is willing to consider selling that has income producing property.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Year Built: 1993
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 2,916 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: THE K TEAM REAL ESTATE SERVICES LLC
  • Office Phone: (863) 604-1601
  • Listing Agent: Cathy Kluytenaar

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Tile
  • Interior: Ceiling Fans(s), Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s)

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Private Pool: No
  • Waterfront: Lake Front
  • Exterior: Other, Sidewalk

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Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.93 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Frostproof Middle/Senior High School, Public District Grades 6-12
  • Davenport School of The Arts, Public District Grades PK-8
  • Rosabelle W. Blake Academy, Public District Grades PK-8
  • Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary School, Public Charter Grades KG-5
  • Ben Hill Griffin Jr Elementary School, Public District Grades 3-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: US Hwy 27 S Lake Wales, turn left onto Alturas Babson Park Cutoff Rd., turn right onto Thornburg Rd., travel approximately 1 mile, has sign.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $899,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $308/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $2,667
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Babson Park, FL

City

Med. Sold Price

$275K

Med. Price/SqFt

$196

Avg. Days On Market

58

# of Sold Homes

4

553 Thornburg Rd vs Babson Park

39 DAYS ON ROCKET

-19 Days

$899,000

+$624K More

$308/SqFt

+$111 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $624K more than the Median Sold Price and $111/SqFt more than other homes in Babson Park, FL.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: MFRMLS
  • MLS Number: #P4932116

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: THE K TEAM REAL ESTATE SERVICES LLC
  • Office Phone: (863) 604-1601
  • Listing Agent: Cathy Kluytenaar

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$2,667$199,267
2018$2,533$191,155
2017$2,533$187,223

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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6
/10

  • Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary School

  • 815 N Scenic Hwy

  • 2.71 miles

  • Public Charter Grades KG-5

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3
/10

  • Ben Hill Griffin Jr Elementary School

  • 501 Mcleod Rd

  • 4.87 miles

  • Public District Grades 3-5

Middle School

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8
/10

  • Davenport School of The Arts

  • 4751 County Road 547 N

  • 27.64 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-8

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3
/10

  • Rosabelle W. Blake Academy

  • 510 Hartsell Ave

  • 28.12 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-8

High School

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3
/10

  • Frostproof Middle/Senior High School

  • 1000 N Palm Ave

  • 5.20 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-12

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $49,416. Residents of Babson Park, FL typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Residents typically live in married, no kids family. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 553 Thornburg Rd

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 553 Thornburg Rd property is $899,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 553 Thornburg Rd is a house located in Babson Park, Florida, 33827.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 553 Thornburg Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 553 Thornburg Rd are:
Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 6/10
Ben Hill Griffin Jr Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10
Davenport School of The Arts: GreatSchools Rating 8/10
Rosabelle W. Blake Academy: GreatSchools Rating 3/10
Frostproof Middle/Senior High School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $2,667 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 553 Thornburg Rd has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 553 Thornburg Rd is 2,916 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 553 Thornburg Rd is 1993.

Rocket Homes›Florida›Polk County›Babson Park›33827›553 Thornburg Rd

This home is located at 553 Thornburg Rd in Babson Park, FL and zip code 33827. This 2,916 square foot home, which was built in 1993, sits on a 0.93 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 20, 2024 and is currently priced at $899,000.

While more than 0 listings in Babson Park, FL in September 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 1 listings sold at asking price, and more than 3 were sold below. The number of listings in Babson Park, FL increased by 21.1% between August 2024 and September 2024. The median list price of listings available in September 2024 was $275,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 58 days.

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