Lindus Park
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 $125,000, $208 per square foot, a median 17 days on market, sellers accepting 86% of original asking. At the median price and Polk County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.19 mills, annual property tax runs about $2,020 ($1,350 with the full homestead exemption).
Lindus Park is a small, older pocket in Babson Park where price is driven by condition and square footage, not by amenities or new construction. The median sits at $125,000 against a median around $208 per square foot, which tells you the typical home here is modest in size - roughly 1,218 square feet - and that what you pay turns heavily on how much work a given house needs.
With no active listings and a median of 17 days on market across a thin recent window, this is a low-inventory, quick-moving micro-market. A seller with a clean, updated home can expect genuine interest; a buyer needs to be ready to move and should underwrite renovation costs carefully, because the housing stock spans 1958 to 2012 and age will show up in the inspection.
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 Lindus Park 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
Lindus Park market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $125K ($208 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 17 days on market for closed sales.
Lindus Park is a community of 28 homes in Babson Park, Polk County, built between 1958 and 2012 (median 1984), with a median living area of about 1,218 square feet. 18% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Lindus Park is a compact enclave of 28 homes in Babson Park, Polk County, with a mid-1980s median vintage and no shared amenities identified in current listings - the appeal is the house itself, not the community package.
Who Lindus Park is best for.
Best for
- Buying a modest, efficiently sized home at a lower price point in Polk County
- Buyers who can move decisively in a low-inventory, fast-turning market
- Buying to renovate and willing to underwrite the costs of an older home
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a wide menu of active listings to compare before committing
- Buying for shared community amenities, since none are identified here
- Buyers wanting newer construction or large, expansive floor plans
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 2 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($125K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 3 sales each (3 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2021 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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.
29% of homes for sale in ZIP 33827 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-08-01).
Lindus Park Market Scorecard
Lindus Park is currently a balanced market..
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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 Lindus Park 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 Lindus Park address.
The Lindus Park buying strategy.
If we were buying in Lindus Park 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 Lindus Park.
A small, condition-driven market
This is a 28-home community with a median year built of 1984 and a stock that reaches back to 1958 and up to 2012. That spread matters: two homes at the same price can be very different in mechanical age, roof, and systems. The median living area near 1,218 square feet means most floor plans are efficient rather than expansive, and the per-square-foot figure of about $208 reflects a market where updated condition carries real weight.
The homestead share is low at roughly 18 percent, which suggests a meaningful portion of these homes are not owner-occupied as a primary residence. For a buyer that can mean more turnover and rental activity nearby; for a seller it means your competition and comps may behave differently than in a predominantly owner-occupied street. No community amenities were identified from current MLS listings, so budget and expectations should center on the individual property.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lindus Park. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a 28-home market with zero active listings and fast turnover, the win comes from preparation and timing rather than browsing what is online. We track off-market movement, read condition against the per-square-foot median, and help you price or offer with the renovation realities of a 1958-to-2012 housing stock baked in - so you are not caught by the inspection or the comps.
Lindus Park in 15 seconds.
Tools for a Lindus Park buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Lindus Park sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Lindus Park, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
What is your Lindus Park home worth?
Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Lindus Park, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.
See all homes for sale in Babson Park →
| Location | Babson Park, Polk County, FL · ZIP 33827 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 28 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1958–2012 (median 1984) |
| Typical living area | 1,218 sq ft (median) |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $125,000 median across 3 closed sales · $208 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 17 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 18% |
| 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 2021 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Lindus Park key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/lindus-park, data as of August 2, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in LINDUS PARK, 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.
More Babson Park home searches
Florida buyer guides
- Florida home insurance rates by county
- Florida property tax by county
- Florida property tax calculator
- What flood zone X means
- The 4-point inspection, explained
- Florida flood insurance calculator
- Florida housing market map
- Interactive housing market map (county, ZIP and community)
- Save Our Homes tax estimator
- How to stop a foreclosure in Florida
Email me new listings in Lindus Park
One e-mail a day, only when a home lists here, with price, beds, baths and a link to every listing. Straight from the MLS feed; no account needed.
Ask an agent about Lindus Park
Have a question about the homes, fees, rules or commute here? A Momentum agent who works Lindus Park will answer, and the answer is published on this page for the next buyer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Lindus Park?
How long do homes in Lindus Park take to sell?
How many homes are in Lindus Park?
What share of Lindus Park is owner-occupied?
When were the homes in Lindus Park built?
What schools serve Lindus Park?
Who is the best real estate agent for Lindus Park?
How do I find a top Babson Park real estate agent who knows Lindus Park?
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Lindus Park?
Where is Lindus Park, and what county is it in?
Should you buy in Lindus Park?
An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.
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 2021 (6 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.
Own a home here?
You just read the data. Now see what your home is worth.
The numbers on this page move markets in the aggregate. The number that matters to you is what a buyer pays for your address. A Momentum agent can price yours against live local comps.
Looking to buy here? Search homes for sale →
What’s your home worth in your area?
A real valuation with real comps from a local listing agent, not an instant algorithm. Response within one business day.
See how LINDUS PARK fits the bigger picture — live prices, inventory, and Momentum Scores: