Polk County property record for 1250 E Gay St, Bartow, FL 33830
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,596 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,148 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-30-05-381000-000560 |
| Primary APN | 25-30-05-381000-000560 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 9,596 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 231 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 231 sqft |
| Porch | Finished/Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 130 sqft |
| Utility Building | 77 sqft |
| Street Address | 1250 E GAY ST |
|---|---|
| City | BARTOW |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33830-5033 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | HIGHLAWN ADD PB 1 PG 111 LOTS 56 & 57 |
| Legal Range | 25E |
| Legal Township | 30S |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAWN ADDITION |
| Legal Tract | 381000 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 56,57 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | BARTOW |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 15200 |
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1250 E GAY ST, BARTOW, FL 33830-5033 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 23, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 23, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202416987 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12981 / 1479 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 10, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000212709 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Jan 23, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1250 E GAY ST, BARTOW, FL 33830-5033 |
| Document Number | 0000016987 |
| Book / Page | 12981 / 1479 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 111 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 9, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024016987 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,400.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3006 SIMPSON DR, BARTOW, FL 33830-9352 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1250 E GAY ST, BARTOW, FL 33830-5033 |
| Document Number | 0129811480 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 23, 2024 |
| Instrument | 12981/1480 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jan 25, 2044 |
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 | $181,943 (+5.26%) Land $33,995 Building $147,948 | $181,943 (+5.26%) Land $33,995 Building $147,948 | |
| 2025 | $3,148.00 (+29.6%) | $172,854 (+3.97%) Land $22,293 Building $150,561 | $172,854 (+3.97%) Land $22,293 Building $150,561 |
| 2023 | $2,429.00 (+20.07%) | $166,255 (+11.07%) Land $8,917 Building $157,338 | $166,255 (+11.07%) Land $8,917 Building $157,338 |
| 2022 | $2,023.00 | $149,683 Land $7,408 Building $142,275 | $149,683 Land $7,408 Building $142,275 |
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 | 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.
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 | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 345 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Spectrum, Verizon.
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