Polk County property record for 525 Formosa Ave, Bartow, FL 33830
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 795 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,640 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,809 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2022 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-30-07-400300-002170 |
| Primary APN | 25-30-07-400300-002170 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 795 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 795 sqft |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 7,640 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 62 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 231 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 231 sqft |
| Porch | Unfinished Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 95 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Utility Building | 55 sqft |
| Street Address | 525 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 17 |
| Legal Range | 25E |
| Legal Township | 30S |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | AZALEA PARK |
| Legal Tract | 400300 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | BARTOW |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 15101 |
Source: Polk County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 525 FORMOSA AVE, BARTOW, FL 33830-4412 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Aug 3, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ADVANCE TITLE, ADVANTAGE TITLE SERVICES INC |
| Oct 24, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 27, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 27, 2022 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 3, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2022332154 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12530 / 1587 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 23, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000226060 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Dec 27, 2022 |
| Property Address | 525 FORMOSA AVE, BARTOW, FL 33830-4412 |
| Document Number | 0000332154 |
| Book / Page | 12530 / 1587 |
| Map Reference | MB 34 PG 17 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022332154 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | BAY TO BAY TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,344.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 124 GARRISON AVE, DUNDEE, FL 33838-4573 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 525 FORMOSA AVE, BARTOW, FL 33830-4412 |
| Document Number | 0125301589 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 12530/1589 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Aug 3, 2022 |
| Property Address | 525 FORMOSA AVE, BARTOW, FL 33830-4412 |
| Document Number | 0000211701 |
| Book / Page | 12366 / 1234 |
| Map Reference | MB 34 PG 17 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022211701 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 16, 2022 |
| Title Company | ADVANCE TITLE, ADVANTAGE TITLE SERVICES INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $840.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 760 LILLIAN ST, 760, BARTOW, FL 33830-5717 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 124 GARRISON AVE, DUNDEE, FL 33838-4573 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Oct 24, 2019 |
| Property Address | 525 FORMOSA AVE, BARTOW, FL 33830-4412 |
| Document Number | 0110171715 |
| Book / Page | 011017 / 001715 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 226060 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 8, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.70 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 760 LILLIAN ST BARTOW FL 338305717, BARTOW, FL 33830-5717 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| Municipality | Bartow City |
| County | Polk County |
| Unified School District | Polk County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,809.00 (-11.05%) | $154,240 (-0.83%) Land $14,533 Building $139,707 | $154,240 (-0.83%) Land $14,533 Building $139,707 |
| 2023 | $3,158.00 (+51.83%) | $155,531 (+24.48%) Land $14,151 Building $141,380 | $155,531 (+24.48%) Land $14,151 Building $141,380 |
| 2022 | $2,080.00 | $124,946 Land $11,856 Building $113,090 | $124,946 Land $11,856 Building $113,090 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 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 |
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