Polk County property record for 3943 Shay Dr, Bartow, FL 33830
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,377 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.252 acres (10,981 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,500 (Mar 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $408 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-29-35-363483-000470 |
| Primary APN | 25-29-35-363483-000470 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,377 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 10,981 sqft (0.252 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 83 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Area | 377 sqft |
| Porch | Florida Room |
| Porch Area | 437 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 3943 SHAY DR |
|---|---|
| City | BARTOW |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33830-8798 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GANDY GROVE ESTATES PHASE THREE PB 96 PG 28 LOT 47 |
| Legal Range | 25E |
| Legal Township | 29S |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | GANDY GROVE ESTATES PHASE 03 |
| Legal Phase | 3 |
| Legal Tract | 363483 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 47 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | WINTER HAVEN-AUBURNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 14501 |
3943 Shay Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 1995.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3943 SHAY DR, BARTOW, FL 33830-8798 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 21, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 21, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3508 / 519 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3943 Shay Dr was $408 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Polk County |
| Unified School District | Polk County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $67,934 (+2.7%) | $190,444 (+6.62%) Land $40,000 Building $150,444 | |
| 2025 | $408.00 Homeowner's exemption | $66,148 | $178,620 Land $25,000 Building $153,620 |
| 2023 | $937.00 (+4%) Homeowner's exemption | $62,412 (+3%) | $176,953 (+21.33%) Land $8,900 Building $168,053 |
| 2022 | $901.00 Homeowner's exemption | $60,594 | $145,839 Land $7,400 Building $138,439 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3943 Shay Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 23 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 23 (1979–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 23 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2022 · Hurricane Ian |
| Claims by Event |
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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 3943 Shay Dr is moderate, ranking above 61% 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 61% of the US · lower than 65% 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 |
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| 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 176 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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