535 E Lemon St, Bartow, FL 33830 Property Records

Polk County property record for 535 E Lemon St, Bartow, FL 33830

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,336 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.167 acres (7,253 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$180,000 (Jun 2018)
Tax Bill$2,209 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2022 Transfer
Jun 2018 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN25-30-08-415000-004014

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN25-30-08-415000-004014
Alternative APNs
  • 083025415000004014
  • 83025000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,336 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,336 sqft
FlooringTile
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2015
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeWood
Foundation TypePier/Post & Beam
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialOther
Lot Area7,253 sqft (0.167 acres)
View / LotCommercial/Industrial
PorchEnclosed/Unfinished Porch
Porch Area808 sqft
Shed1 Shed

Location & Zoning

Street Address535 E LEMON ST
CityBARTOW
StateFL
Zip33830-4825
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR3
Legal DescriptionVARN W R ADD DB E PG 371 BLK 4 LOT 1 W 59 FT OF N1/2 & E 14 FT OF N1/2 OF 2
Legal Range25E
Legal Township30S
Legal Section08
Legal SubdivisionVARN W R ADDITION
Legal Tract415000
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Township / Civil DivisionBARTOW
Census Block Group2
Census Block2045
Census Tract15102

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the South Bartow Residential District
listed 1993 · 204 contributing resources · NRIS 93000394

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address535 E LEMON ST, BARTOW, FL 33830-4825
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 9, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION
Jun 21, 2018Grant Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer
HOME SOLUTION TITLE INC
Dec 27, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
CENTENNIAL BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 21, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 21, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 27, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2018132784
Deed Book / Page10524 / 1393
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Recording DateMay 9, 2022
Property Address535 E LEMON ST, BARTOW, FL 33830-4825
Document Number0000126371
Book / Page12245 / 756
Map ReferenceMB E PG 371
Instrument DateMay 5, 2022
Instrument2022126371
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 6, 2023
Title CompanyACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address535 E LEMON ST, BARTOW, FL 33830-4825

June 2018: Grant Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Recording DateJun 21, 2018
Property Address535 E LEMON ST, BARTOW, FL 33830-4825
Document Number0105241393
Book / Page010524 / 001393
Instrument DateJun 18, 2018
Instrument132784
Transaction TypeSubdivision Related Transfer
Record UpdatedJul 6, 2018
Title CompanyHOME SOLUTION TITLE INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,260.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1350 S KISSENGEN AVE BARTOW FL 338305929, BARTOW, FL 33830-5929

December 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Recording DateDec 27, 2017
Property Address535 E LEMON ST, BARTOW, FL 33830-4825
Document Number0103501771
Book / Page010350 / 001771
Instrument DateDec 21, 2017
Instrument247959
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 20, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$504.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address4048 BYRDS CROSSING DR LAKELAND FL 338124104, LAKELAND, FL 33812-4104

Mortgage

Document Number103501774
DateDec 27, 2017
Book Page010350/001774
Instrument247960
Lender
NameCENTENNIAL BK
TypeBank
AddressLAKELAND, FL 33801
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateFlorida
MunicipalityBartow City
CountyPolk County
Unified School DistrictPolk County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$168,977 (+2.7%)$232,350 (-10.62%) Land $16,682 Building $215,668
2025$2,209.00 (+61.95%) Homeowner's exemption$164,535 (+5.99%)$259,971 (+1.68%) Land $16,682 Building $243,289
2023$1,364.00 (+23.22%) Homeowner's exemption$155,241 (+3%)$255,686 (+23.2%) Land $15,957 Building $239,729
2022$1,107.00 Homeowner's exemption$150,719$207,530 Land $14,143 Building $193,387

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 93% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood0.03% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemCITY OF BARTOW
serves 21,501 people · EPA ID FL6530315
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionNov 2023
Lead1 ppb (2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting6
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 258 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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