Crooked Lake Meadows in Babson Park

Crooked Lake Meadows
Homes for Sale in Babson Park, FL

All 23 homes for sale in Babson Park, FL · median $368,900 · 23 homes for sale in 33827 · Polk County homes for sale

Community in Babson Park · Polk County · ZIP 33827
6 homesBuilt 2001–2006
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Ownership and context
33%
Owner-occupied · Crooked Lake Meadows
2 of 6 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
67%
Non-owner-occupied · Crooked Lake Meadows
incl. 17% trust or LLC-held · 0% out-of-state
6
Homes in the community
6 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 1 years of records
2001–2006
Years homes were built
median 2002 · county roll (FL DOR 2025)
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 1 in 2007
Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written October 26, 2026

Crooked Lake Meadows is a small pocket of just six homes in Babson Park, built in a tight window between 2001 and 2006. With a median living area north of 4,200 square feet, size is the defining trait here - these are substantial houses, and price will be driven far more by condition, lot, and how a given home has been maintained than by any neighborhood pricing ladder. Treat each sale as its own negotiation rather than a comp-rich market.

Right now there are zero active listings, which tells you two things: inventory is effectively nonexistent, and when a home does come up, it sets the tone with little to anchor against. For a seller that scarcity is leverage. For a buyer it means patience and a willingness to move when something lists, because you will not have three similar options to play against each other.

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 CROOKED LAKE MEADOWS 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.

715 DRAWDY ROAD
$242K · 0.2 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,858 sqft
715 DRAWDY ROAD
Listed by OPENDOOR BROKERAGE LLC
141 3RD AVENUE
$280K · 0.2 mi away
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,583 sqft
141 3RD AVENUE
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
508 PARK DRIVE
$320K · 0.4 mi away
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,718 sqft
508 PARK DRIVE
Listed by APPLE TREE REALTY GROUP, LLC
46 WINDY HILL LANE
$277K · 0.5 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,674 sqft
46 WINDY HILL LANE
Listed by EXP REALTY LLC
20 PINE STREET
$220K · 0.7 mi away
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,536 sqft
20 PINE STREET
Listed by CENTURY 21 MYERS REALTY LAKE WALES
115 SEMINOLE ROAD
$272K · 0.8 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,564 sqft
115 SEMINOLE ROAD
Listed by BROKERS REALTY OF CENTRAL FLOR

Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.

The 60-Second Overview

This is a very small enclave of large, early-2000s homes near Crooked Lake, with no MLS-identified community amenities and a homestead share of roughly a third - meaning a meaningful portion of these homes are not owner-occupied as primary residences.

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.

Best for

  • Buying for space and a quiet, lake-adjacent setting over a dense, amenity-driven community
  • Buyers willing to wait and move decisively when one of six homes lists
  • Buying to hold a substantial home where condition and lot matter more than comps

Probably not for

  • Needing several comparable homes to weigh before making an offer
  • Wanting shared community amenities such as a pool, clubhouse, or gym
  • Requiring a short timeline with homes consistently on the market

The market around Crooked Lake Meadows

Crooked Lake Meadows is a small community — 5 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

In ZIP 33827, 28 homes are on the market and 29% are under contract — a steady corner of Babson Park.

Across Polk County, 5,189 homes are active and 1,757 pending (25% under contract).

Homes here are single family residence.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Crooked Lake Meadows specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Schools

In short
  • 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 Crooked Lake Meadows 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 Crooked Lake Meadows address.

If we were buying in Crooked Lake Meadows today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Crooked Lake Meadows.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a large home on a quiet, lake-adjacent lot and can act when inventory appears.
Biggest Risk
With only six homes and no comps, pricing is hard to pin down and resale depends on a single home's story.
Sweet Spot
A well-maintained home where condition justifies the price in the absence of a market range.
Avoid If
You need choice, shared amenities, or a quick, data-rich comparison before committing.

A six-home market with no active supply

With only six homes and none currently listed, Crooked Lake Meadows behaves less like a subdivision and more like a handful of individual estates. The median year built of 2002 puts the housing stock past its first two decades, so systems and finishes will be the real conversation - roofs, HVAC, and updates vary home to home, and that variation is what moves price, not a published range.

The homestead share of about 33% signals that a portion of these homes are held as something other than a primary residence. Combined with the size of the houses and the proximity to Crooked Lake, that points to a market where a property's story matters more than the block's averages. No community amenities were identified from current listings, so what you are buying is the house and the setting, not shared facilities.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Crooked Lake Meadows. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a six-home enclave with no active listings and no reliable comp set, pricing and timing are everything. We watch this pocket closely so you are positioned before a home hits the market and can underwrite it on its own merits - condition, lot, and setting - rather than guessing from thin data. On the sell side, we help you use the scarcity without overreaching on a number the market cannot support.

Crooked Lake Meadows in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a large home on a quiet, lake-adjacent lot and can act when inventory appears.
Biggest advantageExtreme scarcity gives sellers leverage and keeps this pocket insulated from high-turnover churn.
Biggest riskWith only six homes and no comps, pricing is hard to pin down and resale depends on a single home's story.
Sweet spotA well-maintained home where condition justifies the price in the absence of a market range.
Avoid ifYou need choice, shared amenities, or a quick, data-rich comparison before committing.
The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Crooked Lake Meadows sales matched to your home.

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Crooked Lake Meadows key facts
LocationBabson Park, Polk County, FL · ZIP 33827
Homes in the community6 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built2001–2006 (median 2002)
Typical living area4,204 sq ft (median)
For sale right now0 active, 0 pending
Owner-occupied (homestead) share33%
Zoned public schoolsPolk 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 2025 through 2025; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Crooked Lake Meadows key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/crooked-lake-meadows, data as of August 2, 2026.

Housing distress & ownership in CROOKED LAKE MEADOWS, Babson Park

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 14 listings
Distress share trend - 0.0% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-10-25)

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.

Streets in this community

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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.

$1,924/mo
Polk County typical true cost to own
$161/mo
Polk County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Crooked Lake Meadows?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 6 homes in Crooked Lake Meadows (public records).
What share of Crooked Lake Meadows is owner-occupied?
33% of Crooked Lake Meadows parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Crooked Lake Meadows built?
Homes in Crooked Lake Meadows were built between 2001 and 2006, with a median year built of 2002 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
What schools serve Crooked Lake Meadows?
Crooked Lake Meadows is served by Polk County Public Schools, typically Polk County Public Schools (verify by address) and Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high. Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for Crooked Lake Meadows?
The best agent for Crooked Lake Meadows is one who actively works Babson Park and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Crooked Lake Meadows.
How do I find a top Babson Park real estate agent who knows Crooked Lake Meadows?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Crooked Lake Meadows and the wider Babson Park area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Crooked Lake Meadows?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Crooked Lake Meadows purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Crooked Lake Meadows, and what county is it in?
Crooked Lake Meadows is in Babson Park, Polk County, FL, ZIP 33827.
Buying for space and a quiet, lake-adjacent setting over a dense, amenity-driven communityExcellent fit
Buyers willing to wait and move decisively when one of six homes listsExcellent fit
Buying to hold a substantial home where condition and lot matter more than compsExcellent fit
Needing several comparable homes to weigh before making an offerProbably not
Wanting shared community amenities such as a pool, clubhouse, or gymProbably not
Requiring a short timeline with homes consistently on the marketProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 30, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (community parcel extract)
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2025 (1 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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