Caloosa Ridge
Homes for Sale in Babson Park, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $330,500, $179 per square foot, a median 155 days on market, sellers accepting 96% of original asking. At the median price and Polk County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.19 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,350 ($4,670 with the full homestead exemption).
Caloosa Ridge is a small, nearly new pocket in Babson Park - 38 homes, all built in 2023 or 2024, with a median living area of 2,663 square feet. Price here is driven by that newness and that size: at a $330,500 median and roughly $178.75 per square foot, you are paying for recent construction and square footage rather than location premium or community amenities, of which the current listings identify none.
The market posture is thin and slow-moving. There are zero active listings right now, so there is nothing to tour today, and the median days on market sits at 155 - well over five months - across a window of just three closings. For a seller that means patience and realistic pricing; for a buyer it means inventory is scarce and you may be waiting for the next home to list rather than choosing from several.
Figures in this note are as of October 26, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Caloosa Ridge 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
Caloosa Ridge market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $330K ($179 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 155 days on market for closed sales.
Caloosa Ridge is a community of 38 homes in Babson Park, Polk County, built between 2023 and 2024 (median 2023), with a median living area of about 2,663 square feet. 58% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
A brand-new, small enclave in Babson Park where homes are large and construction is current, but turnover is slow and there is nothing on the market at the moment.
Who Caloosa Ridge is best for.
Best for
- Buying for recent construction and generous square footage without an amenity premium
- Buyers who can wait for the next home to list rather than choosing from active inventory
- Buying to hold in a small, owner-occupied-leaning enclave
Probably not for
- Needing to close quickly or tour homes this week
- Wanting a pool, gate, clubhouse, or other community amenities
- Requiring multiple active listings to compare before committing
Schools
- Polk County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Polk County Public Schools (verify by address) · Public
- Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high · By address
- Magnet and choice options may apply · Choice
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Caloosa Ridge listings and can change; always confirm with Polk County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Caloosa Ridge address.
The Caloosa Ridge buying strategy.
If we were buying in Caloosa Ridge 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 Caloosa Ridge.
A new-build enclave that trades slowly
Everything here is first-generation: a 2023 - 2024 build range means roofs, systems, and finishes are all current, and the 2,663-square-foot median points to homes with real room rather than compact floor plans. With no amenities identified from current MLS listings, the value proposition is the house itself - size and condition - not a pool, gate, or clubhouse.
The pace is the thing to understand before you engage. A 155-day median days on market and only three closings in the window tell you this is not a community where homes move quickly, and with zero active listings a buyer should expect to monitor rather than shop. A homestead share of about 58% suggests a meaningful portion of owners occupy their homes, which tends to limit how much comes up for sale.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Caloosa Ridge. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A community this small and this slow rewards knowing the moment a home lists. With no active inventory and a long days-on-market median, we track Caloosa Ridge closely so buyers can act when something appears and sellers can price against the handful of real, recent closings rather than guesswork.
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| Location | Babson Park, Polk County, FL · ZIP 33827 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 38 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 2023–2024 (median 2023) |
| Typical living area | 2,663 sq ft (median) |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $330,500 median across 3 closed sales · $179 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 155 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 58% |
| Zoned public schools | Polk County Public Schools (verify by address); Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high; Magnet and choice options may apply |
Data as of August 2, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2024 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Caloosa Ridge key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/caloosa-rdg, data as of August 2, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in CALOOSA RDG, Babson Park
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period October 2026 through October 2026. 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 Polk 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 · Polk 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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 25, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (community parcel extract) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2024 (5 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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