5248 Riverlake Dr, Bartow, FL 33830 Property Records

Polk County property record for 5248 Riverlake Dr, Bartow, FL 33830

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 2,776 sqft · built 2022
Lot Size	1.89 acres (82,372 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$159,900 (Feb 2021)
Tax Bill	$11,503 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone AE (high risk)
APN	`24-29-24-288801-000140`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`24-29-24-288801-000140`
Alternative APN	`42924000`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,776 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,421 sqft
1st Floor Area	2,776 sqft
Flooring	Wood

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2022
Effective Year Built	Effective 2022
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Foundation Type	Slab (Mat/Raft)
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Other
Lot Area	82,372 sqft
View / Lot	Commercial/Industrial
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	782 sqft
Pool Type	Enclosed Pool
Porch	Florida Room

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5248 RIVERLAKE DR
City	BARTOW
State	FL
Zip	33830-7759
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	RIVERLAKE PB 117 PGS 1 & 2 ------- LOT 14 & UNREC TRACT 14-A BEING DESC AS N 120 FT OF S 600 FT OF THAT PART OF NW1/4 OF NW1/4 OF SECTION 192925 LYING E OF LOT 14 OF RIVERLAKE SUB AS REC IN PB 117 PGS 1-2 & LYING W OF LAKE HANCOCK
Legal Range	24E
Legal Township	29S
Legal Section	24
Legal Subdivision	RIVERLAKE
Legal Tract	14-A
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	14
Jurisdiction	POLK FL
Township / Civil Division	BARTOW
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1000
Census Tract	14803

Owner

5248 Riverlake Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2021.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	5248 RIVERLAKE DR, BARTOW, FL 33830-7759
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 16, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Feb 16, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 28, 2001 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202139349
Deed Book / Page	11582 / 551
Transfer Doc	4903000907
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK FL
Recording Date	Feb 16, 2021
Property Address	5248 RIVERLAKE DR, BARTOW, FL 33830-7759
Document Number	0000039349
Book / Page	11582 / 551
Map Reference	MB 117 PG 1&2
Instrument Date	Jan 22, 2021
Instrument	2021039349
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2024
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$1,119.30
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 7667, LAKELAND, FL 33807-7667

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5248 RIVERLAKE DR, BARTOW, FL 33830-7759
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0011582553
Date	Feb 16, 2021
Instrument	11582/553

Lender

Name	MIDFLORIDA CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	370 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5248 Riverlake Dr was $11,503 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Florida
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		$955,011 (+2.7%)	$992,604 (+6.74%) Land $208,000 Building $784,604
2025	$11,503.00 Homeowner's exemption	$929,904 Land $208,000 Building $721,904	$929,904 Land $208,000 Building $721,904
2023	$11,883.00 (+313.75%) Homeowner's exemption	$896,155 (+366.75%) Land $200,000 Building $696,155	$896,155 (+366.75%) Land $200,000 Building $696,155
2022	$2,872.00	$192,000 Land $192,000	$192,000 Land $192,000

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 5248 Riverlake Dr in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 14, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone AE high risk
100-Year Floodplain	Yes 1% annual chance
Floodway	No
Base Flood Elevation	Varies along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance Requirement	Required federally backed loans
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 22 policies
Community Rating System	Class 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	22 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

Wildfire risk around 5248 Riverlake Dr is moderate, ranking above 56% 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 56% of the US · lower than 72% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood	0.2% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

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

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier Fiber	7,000 / 7,000
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 35
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20