Babb Estates
Homes for Sale in Umatilla, FL
All 70 homes for sale in UMATILLA, FL · median $364,900 · 61 homes for sale in 32784 · Lake County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 3 closed sales in Babb Estates Sub in Umatilla, FL since 2021, the most recent in September 2026. Across Umatilla as a whole, 56 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $313,990, 92 median days on market, with 13 homes for sale today. At that median and Lake County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.65 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,230 ($4,560 with the full homestead exemption).
Babb Estates in Umatilla is showing zero active listings on the MLS as of this snapshot, which means there is no current market to read in terms of pricing or competition. When a small subdivision like this goes quiet, it usually reflects low turnover rather than lack of demand - owners tend to stay put, and inventory surfaces in ones and twos rather than in a steady stream.
For a buyer, that means patience and a standing search alert are more useful than trying to time a visit around active listings. For a seller, it means less competition from other homes in the same subdivision, but also fewer nearby comps to lean on when setting a price - you will likely need to pull from surrounding Umatilla activity to build a defensible number.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Babb Estates Sub right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Babb Estates is a small residential subdivision in Umatilla, Lake County, with no active MLS listings at this snapshot and no community amenities identified from current listing data.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Babb Estates is best for.
Best for
- Buyers with flexible timing who want this exact subdivision and are willing to wait for a listing to surface
- Sellers comfortable pricing off nearby Umatilla comps in the absence of in-subdivision competition
- Buyers seeking a straightforward residential lot without built-in community amenities
Probably not for
- Buyers who need to close within a specific window and cannot wait on inventory
- Buyers specifically shopping for a community with organized amenities like a pool or clubhouse
- Sellers expecting a deep pool of in-subdivision comps to lean on for pricing
The market around Babb Estates
Babb Estates is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32784, 94 homes are on the market and 22% are under contract — a steady corner of Umatilla.
Across Lake County, 3,179 homes are active and 1,077 pending (25% under contract).
In ZIP 32784 (UMATILLA), 318 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $247K ($178/sq ft), down 2.8% year over year, with a median 73 days on market. Right now 15 active and 7 pending listings put supply at about 3.1 months - a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32784 housing market and the Lake County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Babb Estates specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Babb Estates buying strategy.
If we were buying in Babb Estates today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Babb Estates.
A Subdivision With No Listings on the Board
With zero active listings, there is nothing in Babb Estates right now to point to for pricing, condition, or pace of sale. That is a real data gap, not a judgment on the subdivision - small pockets of homes in Umatilla often trade infrequently, and a quiet MLS snapshot simply means no one currently has a home listed for sale here.
No community amenities have been identified from current MLS listings either, which is consistent with a straightforward residential subdivision rather than one built around a clubhouse, pool, or gated entry. Anyone interested in this specific subdivision should treat it as a watch-and-wait situation - set an alert, and be ready to move when something does list, since with this little inventory a single new listing can represent the entire available market.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Babb Estates. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a subdivision with no active listings, the value we add is knowing how to build a fair price from surrounding Umatilla and Lake County activity rather than relying on stale or nonexistent comps inside Babb Estates itself, and being positioned to alert you the moment something new comes on the market.
Babb Estates in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a Babb Estates buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Babb Estates sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 12, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2021 (3 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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Common questions about Babb Estates
Where is Babb Estates?
Babb Estates is a community in UMATILLA, Lake County, Florida, ZIP 32784.
Are there homes for sale in Babb Estates right now?
No active listings inside Babb Estates at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Babb Estates have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Babb Estates in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Lake County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Lake County scorecard.
County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.
BABB ESTATES SUB Market Scorecard
BABB ESTATES SUB is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 32784 ZIP is $294,131, about 15.4% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: Stellar MLS, distributed by MLS GRID, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.