Polk County property record for 1245 S Lightsey Ave, Bartow, FL 33830
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,744 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.347 acres (15,133 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,233 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-30-08-422500-005040 |
| Primary APN | 25-30-08-422500-005040 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,744 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,744 sqft |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| 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 | Detached |
| Garage Area | 682 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed/Unfinished Porch |
| Porch Area | 244 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 1245 S LIGHTSEY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BARTOW |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33830-6536 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1A |
| Legal Description | OAKLAND ADD PB 2 PG 77 BLK 5 LOTS 4 S1/2 & 5 |
| Legal Range | 25E |
| Legal Township | 30S |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAKLAND ADDITION |
| Legal Tract | 422500 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | BARTOW |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 15102 |
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1280 S SWEARINGEN AVE, BARTOW, FL 33830-6549 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 12, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 12, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016125645 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9875 / 126 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 22, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000069498 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $240,320 (+4.83%) Land $28,133 Building $212,187 | $240,320 (+0.1%) Land $28,133 Building $212,187 | |
| 2025 | $4,233.00 (+4.06%) | $229,242 (-2.64%) | $240,075 (+1.96%) Land $28,133 Building $211,942 |
| 2023 | $4,068.00 (+22.6%) | $235,467 (+17.29%) Land $26,876 Building $208,591 | $235,467 (+17.29%) Land $26,876 Building $208,591 |
| 2022 | $3,318.00 | $200,749 Land $24,376 Building $176,373 | $200,749 Land $24,376 Building $176,373 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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