Polk County property record for 285 S Oak Ave, Bartow, FL 33830
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,106 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.088 acres (3,851 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Jun 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,564 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Sale Oct 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-30-05-378500-004590 |
| Primary APN | 25-30-05-378500-004590 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,106 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,106 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 3,851 sqft (0.088 acres) |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 206 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 206 sqft |
| Porch | Screened/Unfinished Porch |
| Porch Area | 208 sqft |
| Street Address | 285 S OAK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BARTOW |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33830-4837 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | RESUB OF BLOUNT & WHITLEDGE SUB PB 6 PG 32 BLK 4 LOTS 59 S 15 FT & 60 & BLOUNT & WHITLEDGE SUB DB I PG 163 BLK 6 LOT 8 BEG 105 FT S OF NE COR RUN W 10 FT S TO ST E 10 FT N TO BEG LESS S 58.94 FT |
| Legal Range | 25E |
| Legal Township | 30S |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | BLOUNT AND WHITLEDGE RESUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 59 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | BARTOW |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 15102 |
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1102, BARTOW, FL 33831-1102 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Oct 15, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 8, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 8, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2007122168 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7317 / 1237 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 13, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0110070608 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Oct 2, 2019 |
| Property Address | 285 S OAK AVE, BARTOW, FL 33830-4837 |
| Document Number | 0109921366 |
| Book / Page | 010992 / 001366 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 208519 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 745 E CHURCH ST BARTOW FL 338304012, BARTOW, FL 33830-4012 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Property Address | 285 S OAK AVE, BARTOW, FL 33830-4837 |
| Document Number | 0110070608 |
| Book / Page | 011007 / 000608 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 218806 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 700 US HIGHWAY 1 #B NORTH PALM BEACH FL 334084518, B, NORTH PALM BEACH, FL 33408-4518 |
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 | $87,614 (+1%) | $100,685 (-0.49%) Land $19,240 Building $81,445 | |
| 2025 | $1,564.00 (-15.6%) | $79,649 (-20.7%) | $101,177 (+0.73%) Land $18,278 Building $82,899 |
| 2024 | $1,853.00 (+9.39%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,694.00 (+22.05%) | $100,444 (+11.55%) Land $8,850 Building $91,594 | $100,444 (+11.55%) Land $8,850 Building $91,594 |
| 2022 | $1,388.00 | $90,040 Land $7,504 Building $82,536 | $90,040 Land $7,504 Building $82,536 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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 | 2 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.
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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