1040 Backbone Rd, Babson Park, FL 33827
SOLD
SEP 24, 2025

1040 Backbone Rd
Babson Park, FL 33827

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,872 sqft (on 16.63 acres)

$450,000

Last Sold: Sep 24, 2025
0% over list $450K
$240/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,914/mo*
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$450,000

Last Sold: Sep 24, 2025
0% over list $450K
$240/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,914/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,872 sqft
(on 16.63 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools2 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Description

Lake Wales Ridge Outdoor Paradise with Ranch-Style Comfort on 16+ Acres! If you’re seeking wide-open space, peaceful surroundings, and the charm of country living without sacrificing convenience—this is your dream property! Nestled on over 16 acres of scenic pasture land dotted with majestic oak trees, this well-maintained ranch-style home offers the perfect blend of natural beauty and everyday comfort. Surrounded by agricultural land and conservation property, you’ll enjoy serene views, abundant wildlife, and endless opportunities for outdoor adventure—yet you're still just minutes from shopping and local amenities. The 1,872 sq ft home features a thoughtfully designed split-bedroom floor plan with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. At its heart is a cozy living room anchored by a beautiful stone fireplace—perfect for gathering. A spacious fully equipped kitchen offers wood cabinetry and solid surface countertops and loads of storage, with a dining room conveniently located nearby and an interior laundry room with extra cabinets. Kick back and unwind on the spacious screened back porch that overlooks your own private pasture—ideal for relaxing evenings or watching the sunrise with a cup of coffee. Additional improvements include 2 storage/workshop buildings and 2 pole barns all equipped with power and water so you can bring all your equipment & toys. Recent updates include a include a whole home generator and new HVAC in 2023 Whether you're a rancher, equestrian, farmer, or just someone who loves nature and privacy, this unique property offers room to roam and a lifestyle that’s hard to match.
1040 Backbone Rd, Babson Park, FL 33827 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,872 sqft single-family home built in 1972. It last sold for the $449,500 asking price on Sep 24, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $437,300, with a rent estimate of $2,172/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Carport Spaces
Outdoor
Porch
View
Trees/Woods, Pond
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$240/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 1040 Backbone Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Balcony Porch Lanai, Bonus Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Utility Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1872 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Propane, Water ConnectedAppliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, WasherDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Inside,Laundry RoomMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central,ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Living Room, Wood BurningHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Has Electric on Property
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate
View
Has a ViewView: Trees/Woods, Pond

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Rear Porch, ScreenedVegetation: Oak TreesOther Structures: Shed(s), Storage, WorkshopExterior: Garden, Lighting, StorageFoundation: Block, SlabGardenNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Carport Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a CarportNo GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Carport
Frontage
Road Surface Type: Unimproved, DirtNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 7

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1972
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: BlockNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Condition: CompletedParcel Number: 283022000000033010

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $449,500Price Per Sqft: $240/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Aug 06 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: BABSON PARKCommunity: NOT IN SUBDIVISION
School Information
Elementary School: Babson Park ElemHigh School: Lake Wales Senior High

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1872 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: East PolkNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 16.6314 Acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Probate Listing

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: P4935698Water ViewWater View: PondShowing Requirements: Appointment Only, Lockbox - Coded, ShowingTimeUniversal Property Id: US-12105-N-283022000000033010-R-N
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Julie Seay, (863) 287-1093
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY, (863) 294-7541
Bought with: Cheryl Bossarte, (863) 206-8686, POLK REAL ESTATE LLC, (863) 679-1710
Originating MLS: East Polk
Source: Stellar MLS, MLS#P4935698
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Listing Information presented by local MLS brokerage: Zillow, Inc - (407) 904-3511

Price History for 1040 Backbone Rd

DatePriceEventSource
09/24/2025$450,000Sold
Stellar MLS #P4935698
08/07/2025$449,500PendingStellar MLS #P4935698
07/30/2025$449,500Listed For SaleStellar MLS #P4935698

Market trends in Lake Wales

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$235K
$1.63KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.2%
0.6%MoM
Price per sq ft
$163
$7MoM
Available listings
328
6MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax
Assessment$358,477
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1040 Backbone Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
2840 Cardinal Trl, Lake Wales, FL
1.10
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$385,000
04/03/26
3
2
2,020
36 Fairway Dr, Babson Park, FL
1.43
Single-Family Home
$289,000
01/29/26
3
2
1,396
1750 Golfview Cutoff Rd, Babson Park, FL
1.61
Single-Family Home
$265,000
05/06/26
3
2
1,464
1250 Saint Anne Shrine Rd, Lake Wales, FL
1.72
Single-Family Home
$325,000
03/23/26
4
2
1,824
1239 Saint Anne Shrine Rd, Lake Wales, FL
1.76
Single-Family Home
$305,000
05/04/26
3
2
1,275
1314 Scenic Hwy N, Babson Park, FL
2.02
Single-Family Home
$380,000
11/24/25
3
2
1,627
828 Saint Anne Shrine Rd, Lake Wales, FL
1.87
Single-Family Home
$575,000
03/20/26
4
3.5
2,982

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What Locals Say about Lake Wales

At least 208 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 89 % Say car is needed

  • 83 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 81 % Say parking is easy

  • 74 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 71 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 70 % Say it's quiet

  • 63 % Say kids play outside

  • 54 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 52 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 48 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 47 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 43 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 41 % Say there's wildlife

  • 34 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 29 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 28 % Say there are community events

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  • Maldonado.melanie
    "Traffic is starting to pick up since they cut thru lake wales to go to poinciana and construction is starting to pop up everywhere "
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  • Bftxw6v7yx
    "I drive my personal vehicle because we don’t have public transit in LW. It’s 16 miles to where I work but it usually takes me 45 minutes because there are too many people on the road. Hwy 27 is like a racetrack and you literally are living on the edge when you drive on it. Too many people for this small area."
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  • Susanelia11
    "Mainly aims to please the older generation 55+ there really isn’t anything for the younger generations to do. No restaurants mainly just fast food. Have to commute to neighboring cities for entertainment and dining "
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  • Vickie
    "It is a 55 plus neighborhood a lot of activities fishing walking riding golf carts. Bingo a lot more "
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  • Heather.walker1496
    "Bad schools, no jobs, angry people. I can’t find a school that focuses on kids understanding the material they just pass them into the next grade"
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  • Michele
    "We live across the street from Bok Tower Gardens. Our neighborhood street have trees & has hills. It makes for a peaceful place to live."
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  • Abby C.
    "I grew up here. People are friendly and considerate. The town is well maintained. Plenty of activities and beautiful scenery."
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  • Ronica K. T.
    "the area offers so many family oriented no cost adventures to discover together. from a simple bike or walk around a lake admiring and learning the natural habitats of many animals which they also call the area "home". from a picnic at a public county Park with access to many nature trails and spring feed crystal clear lakes. to a boat ride or aquatic activities. local well manicured parks filled with genuine family fun, like a game of horseshoes, baseball, soccer, chess, hopscotch, schuffle board, to a simple swing or jungle gym. well maintained park benches located tranquil scenery or just along your chosen path. rolling hills which make any outdoor adventure enjoyable. yet all the daily ammenties you could ever need only located minutes from all local housing areas. major highways connect you to any north, south, east, or west location if you should choose to visit or travel to for work. you are always within reach of true heaven here on Earth and a safe relaxing environment that your family can appreciate to call home. a very rare pristine town with old world Florida architect that printed postcards can"
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  • Michele
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for twenty-seven years. It’s close to schools, shopping & across the street from Bok Tower gardens."
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    "They have a farmers market in town every Saturday from 9-1. Through out the year local churches do public events for the kids. They also have parades and many other fun things for the family. "
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    "We have lived here for almost a year and love our little neighborhood. Great neighbors and a quiet street."
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  • Jennifer M.
    "Lots of families and fun country style activities. So many lakes with fishing great little restaurants that are family oriented."
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  • Edgar A.
    "Nice and quite neighborhood. Not too populated, stores and shoppings are a little apart from mayor areas. But this is a very nice and quite town."
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  • Desiray.v
    "Quiet, except when there’s baseball or football games. Get really loud any annoying. Bright side there are playgrounds near for kids and a nice lake "
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  • Héctor D. B. M.
    "Really cheap and tranquil. Not much to do but close to Tampa, Orlando and Vero Beach. Good for people who likes to commute "
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  • Desiray.v
    "Horrible considering my job is in Lakeland since there are no good jobs in lake Wales. Other than that stores are close but there is not a very big of variety of stores to choose from. Also not enough major restaurants. "
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  • Desiray.v
    "There are sometimes loose dogs running around , big dogs at that. Also a lot of stray cats everywhere. "
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  • Martha F. M.
    "Indian lake estates, is NOT lake wales, it's Bout 18 miles east on hwy 60. the subdivision is private property which is a plus, however with only one entrance it creates almost 9 miles of excess driving for anyone coming from lake wales. (drive 3 1/2 miles further than necessary the a right turn followed by a right turn basically back tracking where you just came from"
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  • Pmedina682
    "I lived in this neighborhood for five years now and I think it’s OK and it’s close to my job and all the shopping stores are nearby schools are nearby Walmart so nearby and you have the mall"
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  • Martha F. M.
    "I see golf carts 4wheelers bikers and boats headed to launch. Very laid back, the entire subdivision private property so it’s fenced and gated."
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  • Mike M
    "Lake is a block away. Wonderful playgrounds. Great running trail with workout stops. Elementary school is 4 houses down the street. Plenty of kids 4-12yrs old for your kids to be friends with."
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  • Victoria S.
    "There is a really nice play park at Bok tower gardens for children with many activities there to keep them occupied for a couple hours. Also has a splash pad and hammocks in the shade for the parents to relax and still keep an eye on their kids. "
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  • Yahaira
    "Its good, kinda lonely area. The rent around there is reasonable. Lived there for a year. Hardly ever traffic, good commute."
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