505 Formosa Ave, Bartow, FL 33830 Property Records

Polk County property record for 505 Formosa Ave, Bartow, FL 33830

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 2 ba · 742 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size	0.222 acres (9,675 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$160,600 (Aug 2021)
Tax Bill	$3,076 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`25-30-07-400300-002180`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`25-30-07-400300-002180`
Alternative APNs	`073025400300002180` `73025000`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	742 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	742 sqft
Flooring	Concrete/Cement
Interior Walls	Wood

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1952
Effective Year Built	Effective 1952
Exterior Material	Other
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Foundation Type	Slab (Mat/Raft)
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Other
Lot Area	9,675 sqft (0.222 acres)
Lot Dimensions	130 ft deep x 75 ft wide
View / Lot	Commercial/Industrial
Garage Type	Carport
Garage Area	200 sqft
Carport	Carport
Carport Area	200 sqft

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Enclosed/Unfinished Porch
Porch Area	518 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Utility Building	48 sqft

Location & Zoning

Street Address	505 FORMOSA AVE
City	BARTOW
State	FL
Zip	33830-4412
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	AZALEA PARK PB 34 PG 17 BLK 2 LOT 18
Legal Range	25E
Legal Township	30S
Legal Section	07
Legal Subdivision	AZALEA PARK
Legal Tract	400300
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	18
Jurisdiction	POLK FL
Township / Civil Division	BARTOW
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1021
Census Tract	15101

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	505 FORMOSA AVE, BARTOW, FL 33830-4412
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 17, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 17, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 11, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2021214393
Deed Book / Page	11851 / 1086
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 30, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc	0000247900
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK FL
Recording Date	Aug 17, 2021
Property Address	505 FORMOSA AVE, BARTOW, FL 33830-4412
Document Number	0000214393
Book / Page	11851 / 1086
Map Reference	MB 34 PG 17
Instrument Date	Jul 26, 2021
Instrument	2021214393
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 2, 2022
Title Company	SUNBELT TITLE (AGENCY), SUNBELT TITLE AGENCY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,124.20
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	17360 EASON CROSSING RD, 17360, BOSTON, GA 31626-2836

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	505 FORMOSA AVE, BARTOW, FL 33830-4412

Mortgage

Document Number	0118511087
Date	Aug 17, 2021
Instrument	11851/1087

Lender

Name	THE MORTGAGE FIRM INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Florida
Municipality	Bartow City
County	Polk County
Unified School District	Polk County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$171,838 (+1.74%) Land $18,382 Building $153,456	$171,838 (+1.74%) Land $18,382 Building $153,456
2025	$3,076.00 (-8.34%)	$168,899 (+0.31%) Land $18,382 Building $150,517	$168,899 (+0.31%) Land $18,382 Building $150,517
2023	$3,356.00 (+21.37%)	$168,380 (+11.97%) Land $17,899 Building $150,481	$168,380 (+11.97%) Land $17,899 Building $150,481
2022	$2,765.00	$150,375 Land $14,996 Building $135,379	$150,375 Land $14,996 Building $135,379

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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	5 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 43% of the US · lower than 85% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood	0.08% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 314 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