Polk County property record for 1195 S Lightsey Ave, Bartow, FL 33830
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,869 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.484 acres (21,096 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Sep 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,281 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-30-08-422500-002080 |
| Primary APN | 25-30-08-422500-002080 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,869 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,437 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,869 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 21,096 sqft (0.484 acres) |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 568 sqft |
| Porch | Unfinished Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 198 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 1195 S LIGHTSEY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BARTOW |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33830-6534 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1A |
| Legal Description | OAKLAND ADD PB 2 PG 77 BLK 2 LOTS 8 & 9 & 6 FT ALLEY W OF SAME |
| Legal Range | 25E |
| Legal Township | 30S |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAKLAND ADDITION |
| Legal Tract | 422500 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8,9,6 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | BARTOW |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3035 |
| Census Tract | 15200 |
1195 S Lightsey Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2014.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1195 S LIGHTSEY AVE, BARTOW, FL 33830-6534 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 4, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 4, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 19, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014151102 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9330 / 1908 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 17, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000079739 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1195 S Lightsey Ave was $1,281 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| Municipality | Bartow City |
| County | Polk County |
| Unified School District | Polk County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $116,652 (+2.7%) | $271,083 (-1.62%) Land $34,096 Building $236,987 | |
| 2025 | $1,281.00 Homeowner's exemption | $113,585 | $275,546 Land $34,096 Building $241,450 |
| 2023 | $1,519.00 (+18.3%) Homeowner's exemption | $107,169 (+3%) | $269,151 (+19.58%) Land $32,541 Building $236,610 |
| 2022 | $1,284.00 Homeowner's exemption | $104,048 | $225,080 Land $30,041 Building $195,039 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1195 S Lightsey Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 14, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1195 S Lightsey Ave is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 90% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF BARTOW serves 21,501 people · EPA ID FL6530315 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 6 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 245 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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