Homes zoned for
McLaughlin Middle School and Fine Arts Academy
Small-town Polk living within reach of Central Florida
469
Homes for sale
$276,900
Median list price
$184
Avg price / sqft
59
Median days on market
The McLaughlin Middle School and Fine Arts Academy zone covers a stretch of Babson Park in south Polk County, a quiet lakes-and-citrus pocket where the pace is slower than the Orlando metro up the road. Families here draw on public schools like Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary, and the area's lakes explain why waterfront properties show up regularly among the Babson Park homes for sale. Walt Disney World is still reachable at roughly 73 minutes, so you get rural calm without being cut off from the region's job centers and attractions.
For buyers, the numbers tell a workable story: 491 active listings and a median list price of $279,990, with plenty of choice across price points from starter homes to a handful of eight $1M-plus properties. Homes average $185 per square foot on a median size of 1,540 square feet, and the market moves at a measured 59-day median. Over the last year 1,069 homes sold at a median of $280,000, with sellers collecting about 97% of asking — browse the live map to see what's active near your target streets.
McLaughlin Middle School and Fine Arts Academy is an attendance zone in Babson Park, Florida.
Quick facts
$49,000 – $2.2M price range
1,540 sqft median home
$77/mo median HOA
$1,900/mo median rent
1,057 sold in 12 months
Drive times
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Homes for sale in this zone
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$429,900
5430 TIMBERLANE ROAD, LAKE WALES
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,000 sqft
$370,900
640 TANGELO TERRACE, BABSON PARK
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,902 sqft
$324,900
608 HENNEPIN LOOP, LAKE WALES
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,075 sqft
$299,000
1104 TYLER LOOP, WINTER HAVEN
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,540 sqft
$250,740
531 ARTEMIS STREET, LAKE WALES
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,733 sqft
$195,000
26 Candlelight Dr, Lake Wales FL 33859, LAKE WALES
4 bd · 2 ba
$110,000
3111 CLUB CIRCLE, LAKE WALES
1 bd · 1 ba · 648 sqft
$85,000
2607 CLUB CIRCLE UNIT 2607, LAKE WALES
1 bd · 1 ba · 648 sqft
$55,000
13 SADDLEBAG TRAIL S, LAKE WALES
1 bd · 1 ba · 608 sqft
$875,000
2901 KAYWORTH ROAD, LAKE WALES
6 bd · 4 ba · 2,909 sqft
$530,000
811 STATE ROAD 60 E, LAKE WALES
4 bd · 4 ba · 3,436 sqft
$496,997
1518 DICKENS ROAD, LAKE WALES
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,476 sqft
Every active listing inside the McLaughlin Middle School and Fine Arts Academy attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The McLaughlin Middle School and Fine Arts Academy market
1,057
Sold, last 12 months
$280,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
51 days
Median time to sell
McLaughlin Middle School and Fine Arts Academy vs Babson Park
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 4.0% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the McLaughlin Middle School and Fine Arts Academy boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median McLaughlin Middle School and Fine Arts Academy home
≈ $1,926/mo
$276,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$77/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,900/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
46,317
Median age
47
Median income
$55,640
Median home value
$191,416
Beyond the listings
Living in McLaughlin Middle School and Fine Arts Academy
Hobbies & Interests
Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Active
Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Culture
Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Lifestyles
Farm Culture
Do you know where your food comes from? These people do, and they want to share their love for farming and simple living with the community.
Lifestyles
Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Hobbies & Interests
Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Straight answers
McLaughlin Middle School and Fine Arts Academy FAQs
Is the McLaughlin Middle zone a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want small-town Polk County quiet with access to the wider Central Florida region. The area is anchored by public schools including Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary, and lakes give it a distinct outdoor character. Walt Disney World is roughly 73 minutes away for weekend trips or commuting.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
No — the median list price is $279,990 and homes trade around $185 per square foot, which is affordable by Central Florida standards. Prices range widely, from about $49,900 up to $2,245,000, so there's room for both first-time buyers and higher-end shoppers.
What do homes cost in this zone?+
The median list price is $279,990 and the median home runs about 1,540 square feet. Over the past 12 months, 1,069 homes sold at a median of $280,000, so list and sold prices are closely aligned across the Babson Park homes for sale.
How is the market right now?+
It's steady and balanced, with 491 active listings and a median 59 days on market. Sellers are getting about 97% of asking on average, which tells you well-priced homes move without deep discounting.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $78 per month, and many homes carry no HOA at all, though 99 gated listings suggest fees vary by community. Median property tax is around $2,201 per year, and typical rents sit near $1,933 per month if you're weighing an investment.
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