Polk County property record for 1280 S 1st Ave, Bartow, FL 33830
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,555 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.463 acres (20,177 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $102,500 (Apr 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $1,513 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-30-08-422500-004070 |
| Primary APN | 25-30-08-422500-004070 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,555 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,135 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,135 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 20,177 sqft (0.463 acres) |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Pool Area | 420 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Unfinished Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 30 sqft |
| Utility Building | 9 sqft |
| Street Address | 1280 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 LOTS 7 & 10 |
| Legal Range | 25E |
| Legal Township | 30S |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAKLAND ADDITION |
| Legal Tract | 422500 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,10 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | BARTOW |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 15102 |
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1280 S 1ST AVE, BARTOW, FL 33830-6527 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 13, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 13, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 28, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 4437 / 1930 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 19, 2003 |
| Transfer Doc | 0054120408 |
| 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 | $130,748 (+3.49%) | $327,953 (+1.94%) Land $33,177 Building $294,776 | |
| 2025 | $1,513.00 (-22.09%) Homeowner's exemption | $126,337 (+5.99%) | $321,726 (+2.19%) Land $33,177 Building $288,549 |
| 2024 | $1,942.00 (+7.95%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,799.00 (+18.28%) Homeowner's exemption | $119,200 (+3%) | $314,833 (+18.33%) Land $31,668 Building $283,165 |
| 2022 | $1,521.00 Homeowner's exemption | $115,728 | $266,053 Land $29,168 Building $236,885 |
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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