Polk County property record for 1280 Carmen Ave, Bartow, FL 33830
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,531 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.394 acres (17,158 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Mar 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,188 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-30-08-407500-001010 |
| Primary APN | 25-30-08-407500-001010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,531 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,171 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 17,158 sqft (0.394 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 138 ft deep x 122 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 300 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 300 sqft |
| Porch | Florida Room |
| Porch Area | 252 sqft |
| Street Address | 1280 CARMEN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BARTOW |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33830-5901 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1A |
| Legal Description | JOHNSON & JOHNSTONS SUB PB 12 PG 28 BLK 1 LOT 1 & 2 & THAT PT OF LOT 3 DESC AS BEG AT NE COR OF SAID LOT 3 RUN S ALONG E LINE 3.50 FT N89-57-19W 98.99 FT N84-47-04W 38.84 FT TO NW COR OF SAID LOT 3 E 137.7 FT TO POB & 20 FT STRIP OF LAND LYING N OF & |
| Legal Range | 25E |
| Legal Township | 30S |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHNSON AND JOHNSTONS SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Tract | 407500 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2,3 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | BARTOW |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3040 |
| Census Tract | 15200 |
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1280 CARMEN AVE, BARTOW, FL 33830-5901 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 23, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 23, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 29, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201551186 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9482 / 136 |
| 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 | $111,430 (+2.7%) | $207,617 (+14.68%) Land $39,182 Building $168,435 | |
| 2025 | $1,188.00 (-14.84%) Homeowner's exemption | $108,500 (+5.99%) | $181,044 (-3.82%) Land $33,958 Building $147,086 |
| 2023 | $1,395.00 (+18.12%) Homeowner's exemption | $102,371 (+3%) | $188,227 (+22.1%) Land $32,500 Building $155,727 |
| 2022 | $1,181.00 Homeowner's exemption | $99,389 | $154,157 Land $18,398 Building $135,759 |
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 | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 87% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 287 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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