Polk County property record for 535 E Lemon St, Bartow, FL 33830
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,336 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.167 acres (7,253 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (Jun 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,209 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Transfer Jun 2018 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-30-08-415000-004014 |
| Primary APN | 25-30-08-415000-004014 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,336 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,336 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 7,253 sqft (0.167 acres) |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Porch | Enclosed/Unfinished Porch |
| Porch Area | 808 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Street Address | 535 E LEMON ST |
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| City | BARTOW |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33830-4825 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | VARN 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 Range | 25E |
| Legal Township | 30S |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | VARN W R ADDITION |
| Legal Tract | 415000 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | BARTOW |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2045 |
| Census Tract | 15102 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the South Bartow Residential District listed 1993 · 204 contributing resources · NRIS 93000394 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 535 E LEMON ST, BARTOW, FL 33830-4825 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| May 9, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Jun 21, 2018 | Grant Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer HOME SOLUTION TITLE INC |
| Dec 27, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit CENTENNIAL BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 21, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 21, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 27, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2018132784 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10524 / 1393 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | May 9, 2022 |
| Property Address | 535 E LEMON ST, BARTOW, FL 33830-4825 |
| Document Number | 0000126371 |
| Book / Page | 12245 / 756 |
| Map Reference | MB E PG 371 |
| Instrument Date | May 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022126371 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2023 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 535 E LEMON ST, BARTOW, FL 33830-4825 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Jun 21, 2018 |
| Property Address | 535 E LEMON ST, BARTOW, FL 33830-4825 |
| Document Number | 0105241393 |
| Book / Page | 010524 / 001393 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 132784 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 6, 2018 |
| Title Company | HOME SOLUTION TITLE INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Tax | $1,260.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1350 S KISSENGEN AVE BARTOW FL 338305929, BARTOW, FL 33830-5929 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Dec 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 535 E LEMON ST, BARTOW, FL 33830-4825 |
| Document Number | 0103501771 |
| Book / Page | 010350 / 001771 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 247959 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 20, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Tax | $504.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 4048 BYRDS CROSSING DR LAKELAND FL 338124104, LAKELAND, FL 33812-4104 |
| Document Number | 103501774 |
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| Date | Dec 27, 2017 |
| Book Page | 010350/001774 |
| Instrument | 247960 |
| Name | CENTENNIAL BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | LAKELAND, FL 33801 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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 |
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| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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 | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 93% of Florida |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 258 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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