Polk County property record for 540 Dorothy St, Bartow, FL 33830
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 816 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.124 acres (5,401 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Mar 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,671 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2017 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-30-06-385300-001120 |
| Primary APN | 25-30-06-385300-001120 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 816 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 5,401 sqft (0.124 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 54 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 236 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 236 sqft |
| Porch | Unfinished Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 15 sqft |
| Utility Building | 28 sqft |
| Street Address | 540 DOROTHY ST |
|---|---|
| City | BARTOW |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33830-3225 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LINCOLN COURT PB 35 PG 4 BLK A LOT 12 |
| Legal Range | 25E |
| Legal Township | 30S |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | LINCOLN COURT |
| Legal Tract | 385300 |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | BARTOW |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4011 |
| Census Tract | 15000 |
540 Dorothy St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2024.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 DOROTHY ST, BARTOW, FL 33830-3225 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage NEWREZ LLC |
| Jan 19, 2017 | Tax Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 25, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 25, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 7, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202468139 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13052 / 36 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 2, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000043894 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Mar 25, 2024 |
| Property Address | 540 DOROTHY ST, BARTOW, FL 33830-3225 |
| Document Number | 0000068139 |
| Book / Page | 13052 / 36 |
| Map Reference | MB 35 PG 4 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024068139 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, MILLER TROIANO TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,225.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4503 HILLMAN LN, LAKELAND, FL 33813-1922 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 540 DOROTHY ST, BARTOW, FL 33830-3225 |
| Document Number | 0001305238 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 25, 2024 |
| Instrument | 13052/38 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Tax Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Jan 19, 2017 |
| Property Address | 540 DOROTHY ST, BARTOW, FL 33830-3225 |
| Document Number | 0100421171 |
| Book / Page | 010042 / 001171 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 11317 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Feb 24, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $179.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 5521 N GLENWOOD AVE #3 CHICAGO IL 606401216, 3, CHICAGO, IL 60640-1216 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Dorothy St was $1,671 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of September 28, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $122,144 (-9.54%) Land $15,000 Building $107,144 | $122,144 (-9.54%) Land $15,000 Building $107,144 | |
| 2025 | $1,671.00 Homeowner's exemption | $135,021 Land $15,000 Building $120,021 | $135,021 Land $15,000 Building $120,021 |
| 2023 | $1,791.00 (+20.93%) | $112,138 (+10.08%) Land $9,600 Building $102,538 | $112,138 (+10.08%) Land $9,600 Building $102,538 |
| 2022 | $1,481.00 | $101,869 Land $8,000 Building $93,869 | $101,869 Land $8,000 Building $93,869 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 540 Dorothy St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 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.
Wildfire risk around 540 Dorothy St is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 87% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 187 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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