1. Home
  2. Florida
  3. Polk County
  4. Bartow
  5. S 1st Ave

1225 S 1st Ave, Bartow, FL 33830 Property Records

Polk County property record for 1225 S 1st Ave, Bartow, FL 33830

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,943 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size0.419 acres (18,260 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$369,000 (Dec 2024)
Tax Bill$1,431 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2024 Sale
Nov 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN25-30-08-421500-011010

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN25-30-08-421500-011010
Alternative APNs
  • 083025421500011010
  • 83025000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,943 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,943 sqft
FlooringTerrazzo
Interior WallsWood

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1960
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2018
Exterior MaterialOther
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialOther
Lot Area18,260 sqft (0.419 acres)
View / LotCommercial/Industrial
Garage TypeCarport
Garage Area221 sqft
CarportCarport
Carport Area221 sqft
PorchUnfinished Open Porch
Porch Area65 sqft
Shed1 Shed

Location & Zoning

Street Address1225 S 1ST AVE
CityBARTOW
StateFL
Zip33830-6528
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1A
Legal DescriptionHARVEY LAND & IMP CO SUB PB 1 PG 31 BLK 11 LOTS 1 & N 38 FT OF 2
Legal Range25E
Legal Township30S
Legal Section08
Legal SubdivisionHARVEY LAND AND IMP CO SUBDIVISION
Legal Tract421500
Legal Block11
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Township / Civil DivisionBARTOW
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract15102

Owner

1225 S 1st Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2024.

Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1225 S 1ST AVE, BARTOW, FL 33830-6528
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 3, 2024Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Nov 27, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 19, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 19, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMay 3, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2024287690
Deed Book / Page13374 / 60
Prior Transfer DateNov 20, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0000245353
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Recording DateMay 3, 2024
Property Address1225 S 1ST AVE, BARTOW, FL 33830-6528
Document Number0000102957
Book / Page13102 / 2034
Map ReferenceMB 1 PG 31
Instrument DateMay 2, 2024
Instrument2024102957
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 14, 2024
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$1,505.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1555 S HIBISCUS DR, BARTOW, FL 33830-7241

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5348 PILOTS PL, NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34652-3059

November 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Recording DateNov 27, 2018
Property Address1225 S 1ST AVE, BARTOW, FL 33830-6528
Document Number0106790737
Book / Page010679 / 000737
Instrument DateNov 20, 2018
Instrument245353
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 13, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.70

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLife Estate
Address1225 S 1ST AVE BARTOW FL 338306528, BARTOW, FL 33830-6528

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1225 S 1st Ave was $1,431 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateFlorida
MunicipalityBartow City
CountyPolk County
Unified School DistrictPolk County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$125,141 (+2.7%)$239,917 (-11.98%) Land $31,260 Building $208,657
2025$1,431.00 Homeowner's exemption$121,851$272,564 Land $31,260 Building $241,304
2023$906.00 (+11.85%) Homeowner's exemption$75,663 (+3%)$247,374 (+16.23%) Land $29,847 Building $217,527
2022$810.00 Homeowner's exemption$73,459$212,823 Land $27,347 Building $185,476

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1225 S 1st Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2022.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 14, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies5 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2022)
Most Recent ClaimSep 2022 · Hurricane Ian

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

Wildfire risk around 1225 S 1st 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 RiskLow
lower than 64% of the US · lower than 90% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood0.04% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF BARTOW
serves 21,501 people · EPA ID FL6530315
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionNov 2023
Lead1 ppb (2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting6
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 245 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

Nearby Properties on S 1st Ave

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures