Polk County property record for 485 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL 33830 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 912 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.216 acres (9,426 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $105,000 (Nov 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,051 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Jan 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-30-06-385700-005170 |
| Primary APN | 25-30-06-385700-005170 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 912 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 912 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 9,426 sqft (0.216 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 268 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 268 sqft |
| Porch | Unfinished Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 30 sqft |
| Utility Building | 80 sqft |
| Street Address | 485 FORREST DR |
|---|---|
| City | BARTOW |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33830-3325 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RICHLAND MANOR REPLAT OF BLKS E & F UNIT 1 PB 42 PG 24 BLK E LOT 17 |
| Legal Range | 25E |
| Legal Township | 30S |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | RICHLAND MANOR UNIT NO 1 REPLAT BLKS E A |
| Legal Tract | 385700 |
| Legal Block | E,F |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | BARTOW |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 15000 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 25-30-06-385700-005170
Assessment roll updated June 23, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 485 FORREST DR, BARTOW, FL 33830-3325 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jan 10, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MTG |
| Nov 09, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage SUCCESS MTG PTRS |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 09, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 09, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 05, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2017215451 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10310 / 697 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 11, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000179027 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Property Address | 485 FORREST DR, BARTOW, FL 33830-3325 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 27, 2022 |
| Title Company | INSPIRE CLOSING SERVICES LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 485 FORREST DR, BARTOW, FL 33830-3325 |
| Document Number | 0000070983 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Book Page | 11630/749 |
| Instrument | 2021070983 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 349 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Property Address | 485 FORREST DR, BARTOW, FL 33830-3325 |
| Document Number | 0111281976 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 10, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Title Company | INSPIRE CLOSING SERVICES LLC, INSPIRE CLOSING SVCS LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 485 FORREST DR BARTOW FL 338303325, BARTOW, FL 33830-3325 |
| Document Number | 0111281976 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 04, 2020 |
| Book Page | 011128/001976 |
| Instrument | 25781 |
| Name | FREEDOM MTG |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 03, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Nov 09, 2017 |
| Property Address | 485 FORREST DR, BARTOW, FL 33830-3325 |
| Document Number | 0103100697 |
| Book / Page | 010310 / 000697 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 08, 2017 |
| Instrument | 215451 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 08, 2017 |
| Title Company | UNITED TITLE GROUP/LAKELAND LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $735.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 485 FORREST DR BARTOW FL 338303325, BARTOW, FL 33830-3325 |
| Document Number | 103100699 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 09, 2017 |
| Book Page | 010310/000699 |
| Instrument | 215452 |
| Name | SUCCESS MTG PTRS |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PLYMOUTH, MI 48170 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 08, 2047 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated June 23, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| Municipality | Bartow City |
| 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 | $1,051.00 (-22.78%) Homeowner's exemption | $100,953 (+5.99%) | $170,149 (+0.42%) Land $24,000 Building $146,149 |
| 2024 | $1,361.00 (+8.88%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,250.00 (+18.93%) Homeowner's exemption | $95,250 (+3%) | $169,429 (+5.73%) Land $23,000 Building $146,429 |
| 2022 | $1,051.00 Homeowner's exemption | $92,476 | $160,251 Land $19,000 Building $141,251 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Polk County (12105C), updated October 14, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 121050150004, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 34% of the US · above 9% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 2,439 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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.
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