Polk County property record for 1840 Emerson Ave, Bartow, FL 33830
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,543 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.273 acres (11,909 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Aug 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $525 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-30-18-429900-003050 |
| Primary APN | 25-30-18-429900-003050 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,543 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,543 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 11,909 sqft (0.273 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 286 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 286 sqft |
| Porch | Unfinished Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 70 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Street Address | 1840 EMERSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BARTOW |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33830-7011 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1A |
| Legal Description | BELLAIRE PARK PB 38 PGS 29 & 30 BLK C LOT 5 S18 T30 R25 |
| Legal Range | 25E |
| Legal Township | 30S |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | BELLAIRE PARK |
| Legal Tract | 429900 |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | BARTOW |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2044 |
| Census Tract | 15101 |
1840 Emerson Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 1998.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1840 EMERSON AVE, BARTOW, FL 33830-7011 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4086 / 1034 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1840 Emerson Ave was $525 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 | $64,959 (+2.7%) | $180,414 (-1.92%) Land $19,500 Building $160,914 | |
| 2025 | $525.00 Homeowner's exemption | $63,251 | $183,950 Land $19,500 Building $164,450 |
| 2023 | $844.00 (+21.44%) Homeowner's exemption | $59,678 (+3%) | $180,358 (+4.96%) Land $19,000 Building $161,358 |
| 2022 | $695.00 Homeowner's exemption | $57,940 | $171,835 Land $16,000 Building $155,835 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1840 Emerson 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 1840 Emerson Ave is moderate, ranking above 64% 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 64% of the US · above 40% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 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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