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1265 S 1st Ave, Bartow, FL 33830 Property Records

Polk County property record for 1265 S 1st Ave, Bartow, FL 33830

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,636 sqft · built 1942
Lot Size0.333 acres (14,501 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$70,000 (Dec 2004)
Tax Bill$2,649 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2024 Transfer
Jul 2018 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN25-30-08-421500-011040

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN25-30-08-421500-011040
Alternative APNs
  • 083025421500011040
  • 83025000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,636 sqft Living Area
Gross Area908 sqft
1st Floor Area908 sqft
FlooringTile
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1942
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1942
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeWood
Foundation TypePier/Post & Beam
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialOther
Lot Area14,501 sqft (0.333 acres)
View / LotCommercial/Industrial
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area360 sqft
PorchFinished/Open Porch
Porch Area154 sqft

Location & Zoning

Street Address1265 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 4 & N 17 FT OF 5
Legal Range25E
Legal Township30S
Legal Section08
Legal SubdivisionHARVEY LAND AND IMP CO SUBDIVISION
Legal Tract421500
Legal Block11
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Township / Civil DivisionBARTOW
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract15102

Owner

1265 S 1st Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in January 2024.

Source: Polk County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing AddressPO BOX 1981, BARTOW, FL 33831-1981
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 30, 2024Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION
Jul 2, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 17, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 17, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2004253989
Deed Book / Page6021 / 1115
Last Transfer DateJan 29, 2024
Transfer Doc0000023186
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Recording DateJan 30, 2024
Property Address1265 S 1ST AVE, BARTOW, FL 33830-6528
Document Number0000023186
Book / Page12990 / 516
Map ReferenceMB 1 PG 31
Instrument DateJan 29, 2024
Instrument2024023186
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 12, 2024
Title CompanyACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 1981, BARTOW, FL 33831-1981

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Revocable Trust
AddressPO BOX 1981, BARTOW, FL 33831-1981

July 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Recording DateJul 2, 2018
Property Address1265 S 1ST AVE, BARTOW, FL 33830-6528
Document Number0105360371
Book / Page010536 / 000371
Instrument DateJun 19, 2018
Instrument141016
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 24, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1280 S FLORAL AVE BARTOW FL 338306307, BARTOW, FL 33830-6307

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1265 S 1st Ave was $2,649, down 9.3% from the year before.

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$151,482 (+6.21%) Land $27,501 Building $123,981$151,482 (-0.57%) Land $27,501 Building $123,981
2025$2,649.00 (-9.28%)$142,622$152,345 Land $27,501 Building $124,844
2024$2,920.00 (+9.82%)
2023$2,659.00 (+26.92%)$147,055 (+27.76%) Land $26,276 Building $120,779$147,055 (+27.76%) Land $26,276 Building $120,779
2022$2,095.00$115,107 Land $23,776 Building $91,331$115,107 Land $23,776 Building $91,331

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1265 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 1265 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

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