Polk County property record for 1655 S Hibiscus Dr, Bartow, FL 33830
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,495 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.647 acres (28,175 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $62,000 (Dec 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $493 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 25-30-08-408500-002160 |
| Primary APN | 25-30-08-408500-002160 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,495 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,495 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Shed Roof |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 28,175 sqft (0.647 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 155 ft deep x 180 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Porch | Enclosed/Unfinished Porch |
| Porch Area | 342 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 1655 S HIBISCUS DR |
|---|---|
| City | BARTOW |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33830-7242 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1A |
| Legal Description | MEADOVISTA SUB PB 7 PG 30 BLK 2 LOTS 16 TO 18 |
| Legal Range | 25E |
| Legal Township | 30S |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | MEADOVISTA SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Tract | 408500 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16-18 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | BARTOW |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 15102 |
1655 S Hibiscus Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 1997.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1655 S HIBISCUS DR, BARTOW, FL 33830-7242 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 24, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 24, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 4, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3951 / 116 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1655 S Hibiscus Dr was $493 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $58,732 (+2.7%) | $215,858 (-1.7%) Land $48,000 Building $167,858 | |
| 2025 | $493.00 Homeowner's exemption | $57,188 | $219,588 Land $48,000 Building $171,588 |
| 2023 | $814.00 (+22.59%) Homeowner's exemption | $53,957 (+3%) | $224,202 (+15.38%) Land $46,000 Building $178,202 |
| 2022 | $664.00 Homeowner's exemption | $52,385 | $194,322 Land $38,400 Building $155,922 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1655 S Hibiscus Dr in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 14, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 1655 S Hibiscus Dr is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · lower than 84% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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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