Polk County property record for 1685 Margaret Ave, Bartow, FL 33830
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,814 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,751 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-30-07-394500-010101 |
| Primary APN | 25-30-07-394500-010101 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,248 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Flooring | Terrazzo |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 9,814 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 71 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Porch | Unfinished Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Utility Building | 72 sqft |
| Street Address | 1685 MARGARET AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BARTOW |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33830-6934 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | WESTOVER PARK PB 20 PG 43 & 2ND REPLAT WESTOVER PK PB 31 PG 54 BLK J LOTS 10 E 21 FT & 11 |
| Legal Range | 25E |
| Legal Township | 30S |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTOVER PARK AND 2ND REPLAT WESTOVER PK |
| Legal Tract | 394500 |
| Legal Block | J |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | BARTOW |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2036 |
| Census Tract | 15101 |
1685 Margaret Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in January 2025.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2350 E STATE ROAD 60, VALRICO, FL 33594-3705 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 30, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000021849 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1685 Margaret Ave was $2,751.
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 | $155,767 (+3.11%) Land $25,517 Building $130,250 | $155,767 (+3.11%) Land $25,517 Building $130,250 | |
| 2025 | $2,751.00 | $151,070 Land $25,517 Building $125,553 | $151,070 Land $25,517 Building $125,553 |
| 2023 | $3,081.00 (+55%) | $151,364 (+269.61%) Land $24,535 Building $126,829 | $151,364 (+25.04%) Land $24,535 Building $126,829 |
| 2022 | $474.00 Homeowner's exemption | $40,952 | $121,056 Land $16,657 Building $104,399 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1685 Margaret Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 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 1685 Margaret Ave is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · lower than 82% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 348 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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