Polk County property record for 497 Heather Ct, Bartow, FL 33830 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,175 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.501 acres (21,802 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,576 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-29-28-691000-000540 |
| Primary APN | 26-29-28-691000-000540 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,175 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,267 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,175 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 21,802 sqft (0.501 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 218 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Porch | Florida Room |
| Porch Area | 638 sqft |
| Street Address | 497 HEATHER CT |
|---|---|
| City | BARTOW |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33830-8855 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PEACE RIVER OAKS PB 70 PG 40 LYING & BEING IN SECTIONS 28 & 33 T29S R26E LOT 54 |
| Legal Range | 26E |
| Legal Township | 29S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | PEACE RIVER OAKS |
| Legal Tract | 691000 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 54 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | WINTER HAVEN-AUBURNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4076 |
| Census Tract | 14501 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 26-29-28-691000-000540
Assessment roll updated June 23, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 497 HEATHER CT, BARTOW, FL 33830-8855 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Oct 16, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 16, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 20, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2018218094 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10642 / 1060 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Oct 16, 2018 |
| Property Address | 497 HEATHER CT, BARTOW, FL 33830-8855 |
| Document Number | 0106421060 |
| Book / Page | 010642 / 001060 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 15, 2018 |
| Instrument | 218094 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 01, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,680.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 497 HEATHER CT BARTOW FL 338308855, BARTOW, FL 33830-8855 |
| Document Number | 106421062 |
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| Date | Oct 16, 2018 |
| Book Page | 010642/001062 |
| Instrument | 218095 |
| Name | MIDFLORIDA CU ISAOA |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | LAKELAND, FL 33802-8008 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 15, 2048 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated June 23, 2026 · Last verified July 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 | $2,576.00 (-14.25%) Homeowner's exemption | $239,497 (+5.99%) | $319,849 (-2.06%) Land $42,000 Building $277,849 |
| 2023 | $3,004.00 (+3.51%) Homeowner's exemption | $225,968 (+3%) | $326,582 (+19.79%) Land $40,000 Building $286,582 |
| 2022 | $2,902.00 Homeowner's exemption | $219,386 | $272,625 Land $33,000 Building $239,625 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Polk County (12105C), updated October 14, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 121050145014, 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 97 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 97 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (2004–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2022, river or lake flooding, Hurricane Ian |
| Claims By Storm |
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| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 66% of the US · above 43% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 389 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 65 locations within about half a mile of this property
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