$159,500
About this home
Unlock a rare opportunity to own 3.92 acres of prime development land in the heart of Lake Wales, newly rezoned to Babson Park with a Future Land Use designation of Institutional-1X (INST-1X). This high-value institutional district supports major civic, educational, medical, religious, and community-serving facilities, making it an exceptional site for organizations seeking a well-located, growth-ready campus. The surrounding area continues to surge with new residential and commercial growth, ensuring strong long-term demand and consistent customer traffic. With close proximity to local amenities, schools, and major roadways, this site provides unmatched convenience for both your business and future clientele. As Lake Wales and Babson Park continue their upward climb, opportunities of this caliber are becoming increasingly limited. Developers, investors, and forward-thinking business owners—your moment is here. Build something remarkable in a community that’s rising fast. Don’t delay—call today.
Property details
- MLS
- Stellar MLS
- MLS #
- MFRO6383192
- Property type
- Land
- Subdivision
- N/A
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 208
- On market date
- February 17, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- N/A
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 3.92 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 690
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.7:1
- District
- POLK
- Enrollment
- 449
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.5:1
- District
- POLK
- Enrollment
- 1,560
- Student:teacher ratio
- 22.6:1
- District
- POLK
Walkability
Blended score for BABSON PARK's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Market position
How this listing compares to current activity in BABSON PARK, from live MLS data.
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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 13, 2026.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.