Polk County property record for 2986 E Central Ave, Bartow, FL 33830 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
| Square Footage | 1,016 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 17,328 sqft (0.398 acres) |
| Garage | Carport, 180 sqft |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Tax Bill | $117.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 26-30-16-693500-006090 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,016 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,340 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,016 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Primary Flooring | Carpet Flooring |
| Interior Structure | Wallboard/Drywall Interior Structure |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco Exterior |
| Construction Type | Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Other (not Classified) Roof |
| Lot Area | 17,328 sqft (0.398 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 188 ft x 82 ft Depth x Width |
| Garage Type | Carport Garage |
| Garage Area | 180 sqft Garage |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 180 sqft Carport |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Porch Area | 339 sqft Porch |
| Utility Building | 90 sqft Utility Building |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
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| Street Address | 2986 E CENTRAL AVE |
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| City | BARTOW |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33830-8584 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | STAR LAKE HEIGHTS PB 9 PG 43 BLK 6 LOTS 9 & 10 |
| Legal Range | 26E |
| Legal Township | 30S |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | STAR LAKE HEIGHTS |
| Legal Tract | 693500 |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9,10 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Minor Civil Division | BARTOW |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 15302 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 26-30-16-693500-006090
Assessment roll updated July 23, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 2986 E CENTRAL AVE, BARTOW, FL 33830-8584 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2025 | Correction Deed ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Sep 03, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 03, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000245645 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Property Address | 2986 E CENTRAL AVE, BARTOW, FL 33830-8584 |
| Document Number | 0000245645 |
| Book / Page | 13742 / 1826 |
| Map Reference | MB 9 PG 43 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 03, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025245645 |
| Record Updated | Nov 04, 2025 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2986 E CENTRAL AVE, BARTOW, FL 33830-8584 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship |
| Address | 324 LAKE HOWARD DR SW, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33880-2570 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Sep 03, 2025 |
| Property Address | 2986 E CENTRAL AVE, BARTOW, FL 33830-8584 |
| Document Number | 0000206129 |
| Book / Page | 13684 / 1045 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1919 PG 1229 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025206129 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2986 E CENTRAL AVE, BARTOW, FL 33830-8584 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship |
| Address | 324 LAKE HOWARD DR SW, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33880-2570 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated July 23, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Polk County |
| Unified School District | Polk County School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $117.00 (-83.93%) Homeowner's exemption | $51,486 (+2.9%) | $135,524 (-2.69%) Land $19,803 Building $115,721 |
| 2024 | $728.00 (+25.95%) Homeowner's exemption | $50,035 (+3%) | $139,276 (+10.29%) Land $19,803 Building $119,473 |
| 2023 | $578.00 (+1.76%) Homeowner's exemption | $48,578 (+3%) | $126,284 (+29.06%) Land $18,860 Building $107,424 |
| 2022 | $568.00 Homeowner's exemption | $47,163 | $97,847 Land $13,673 Building $84,174 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Polk County (12105C), updated October 14, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 63% of the US · above 38% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 413 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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