Polk County property record for 255 S Orange Ave, Bartow, FL 33830
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,140 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,394 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $33,200 (Nov 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $384 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-30-05-379000-001030 |
| Primary APN | 25-30-05-379000-001030 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,140 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 8,394 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Porch | Enclosed/Unfinished Porch |
| Porch Area | 495 sqft |
| Street Address | 255 S ORANGE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BARTOW |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33830-4944 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | GAYS ADDITION PB 1 PG 9B BLK 1 LOT 3 |
| Legal Range | 25E |
| Legal Township | 30S |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | GAYS ADDITION |
| Legal Tract | 379000 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | BARTOW |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 15200 |
255 S Orange Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2013.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 255 S ORANGE AVE, BARTOW, FL 33830-4944 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 8, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 8, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013207213 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9107 / 903 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 6, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000207213 |
| 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 | $23,874 (+2.7%) | $165,448 (-0.03%) Land $41,970 Building $123,478 | |
| 2025 | $23,246 | $165,493 Land $39,871 Building $125,622 | |
| 2024 | $384.00 (+30.17%) | ||
| 2023 | $295.00 (+46.04%) Homeowner's exemption | $21,933 (+3%) | $158,149 (+12.88%) Land $19,306 Building $138,843 |
| 2022 | $202.00 Homeowner's exemption | $21,294 | $140,100 Land $16,368 Building $123,732 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 255 S Orange 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 255 S Orange Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 94% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 345 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Spectrum, Verizon.
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