Polk County property record for 1230 S 1st Ave, Bartow, FL 33830
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,408 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.347 acres (15,133 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $423 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Sale Dec 2019 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-30-08-422500-004020 |
| Primary APN | 25-30-08-422500-004020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,408 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,408 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1921 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 15,133 sqft (0.347 acres) |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 1,960 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 1,960 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed/Unfinished Porch |
| Porch Area | 290 sqft |
| Street Address | 1230 S 1ST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BARTOW |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33830-6527 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1A |
| Legal Description | OAKLAND ADD PB 2 PG 77 BLK 4 LOT 2 & N1/2 OF 3 |
| Legal Range | 25E |
| Legal Township | 30S |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAKLAND ADDITION |
| Legal Tract | 422500 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | BARTOW |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 15102 |
1230 S 1st Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2023.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 3545, LAKELAND, FL 33802-3545 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 15, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Dec 9, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jan 24, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 9, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023112918 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12691 / 701 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 12, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000112918 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | May 15, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1230 S 1ST AVE, BARTOW, FL 33830-6527 |
| Document Number | 0000112918 |
| Book / Page | 12691 / 701 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 77 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023112918 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 26, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,450.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1330 S 1ST AVE, BARTOW, FL 33830-6529 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1230 S 1ST AVE, BARTOW, FL 33830-6527 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Dec 9, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1230 S 1ST AVE, BARTOW, FL 33830-6527 |
| Document Number | 0110672286 |
| Book / Page | 011067 / 002286 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 6, 2019 |
| Instrument | 260306 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 24, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $805.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1230 S 1ST AVE BARTOW FL 338306527, BARTOW, FL 33830-6527 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Jan 24, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1230 S 1ST AVE, BARTOW, FL 33830-6527 |
| Document Number | 0107320670 |
| Book / Page | 010732 / 000670 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 15808 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $714.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 507 POOL BRANCH RD FORT MEADE FL 338418524, FORT MEADE, FL 33841-8524 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1230 S 1st Ave was $423 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 | $49,539 (+2.7%) | $121,407 (-0.86%) Land $28,133 Building $93,274 | |
| 2025 | $423.00 | $48,237 | $122,459 Land $28,133 Building $94,326 |
| 2023 | $1,028.00 (+21.95%) | $80,495 (+3%) | $119,448 (+17.61%) Land $26,876 Building $92,572 |
| 2022 | $843.00 Homeowner's exemption | $78,150 | $101,563 Land $24,376 Building $77,187 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1230 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2022) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 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 risk around 1230 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 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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