Polk County property record for 1540 Harbor Way, Bartow, FL 33830
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,414 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,242 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100 (Feb 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,498 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 24-30-13-293164-001210 |
| Primary APN | 24-30-13-293164-001210 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,414 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,854 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,414 sqft |
| Flooring | Terrazzo |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 6,242 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 96 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Porch | Unfinished Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 16 sqft |
| Street Address | 1540 HARBOR WAY |
|---|---|
| City | BARTOW |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33830-9774 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | THE LAKES I PB 78 PG 13 BLK A LOT 21 |
| Legal Range | 24E |
| Legal Township | 30S |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKES THE I |
| Legal Tract | 293164 |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | BARTOW |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2087 |
| Census Tract | 15900 |
1540 Harbor Way is owned by a company that acquired it in February 2016.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3903 S CONGRESS AVE, 40298, AUSTIN, TX 78704-0213 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 12, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 9786 / 1240 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 19, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000058850 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1540 Harbor Way was $3,498, down 6.7% from the year before.
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 | $201,795 (+8.02%) Land $17,500 Building $184,295 | $201,795 (-1.54%) Land $17,500 Building $184,295 | |
| 2025 | $3,498.00 (-6.67%) | $186,809 | $204,943 Land $17,500 Building $187,443 |
| 2024 | $3,748.00 (+6.3%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,526.00 (+16.95%) | $219,539 (+3.36%) Land $17,000 Building $202,539 | $219,539 (+3.36%) Land $17,000 Building $202,539 |
| 2022 | $3,015.00 | $212,410 Land $16,000 Building $196,410 | $212,410 Land $16,000 Building $196,410 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1540 Harbor Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 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.
Wildfire risk around 1540 Harbor Way is moderate, ranking above 68% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 68% of the US · above 48% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 243 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier, T-Mobile.
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