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540 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL 33830 Property Records

Polk County property record for 540 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL 33830 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms2 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 2015
Square Footage912 sqft Living Area
Lot Size8,873 sqft (0.204 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$225,000 (2024)
Tax Bill$2,337.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN25-30-06-385800-015150
Alternative APNs
  • 063025385800015150
  • 63025000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Building Area912 sqft Living Area
1st Floor912 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories
Primary FlooringWood Flooring
Interior StructureWallboard/Drywall Interior Structure

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1960
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2015
Exterior MaterialOther Exterior
Construction TypeMasonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction
Roof ConstructionGambrel Roof Construction
Roof MaterialRoll Tar & Gravel Roof
Lot Area8,873 sqft (0.204 acres)
Depth X Width123 ft x 72 ft Depth x Width
Garage TypeCarport Garage
Garage Area240 sqft Garage
CarportCarport
Carport Area240 sqft Carport
Porch Area48 sqft Porch
Utility Building100 sqft Utility Building

Location & Zoning

Street Address540 FORREST DR
CityBARTOW
StateFL
Zip33830-3229
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionRICHLAND MANOR UNIT 3 PB 42 PG 47 BLK 0 LOT 15
Legal Range25E
Legal Township30S
Legal Section06
Legal SubdivisionRICHLAND MANOR UNIT NO 3
Legal Tract385800
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number15
Legal Unit3
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Minor Civil DivisionBARTOW
Census Blockgroup4
Census Block4009
Census Tract15000

Owner

Source: Polk County records · APN 25-30-06-385800-015150

Assessment roll updated June 23, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address540 FORREST DR, BARTOW, FL 33830-3229
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 17, 2024Warranty Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
RESIDENTIAL ACCEPTANCE CORP
Nov 20, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Mar 01, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
COMMERCIAL LENDER LLC
Oct 06, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ADVANTAGE TITLE COMPANY, ADVANTAGE TITLE SVCS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 17, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 17, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 20, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202412313
Deed Book / Page12975 / 839
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

January 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Recording DateJan 17, 2024
Property Address540 FORREST DR, BARTOW, FL 33830-3229
Document Number0000012313
Book / Page12975 / 839
Map ReferenceMB 42 PG 47
Instrument DateJan 05, 2024
Instrument2024012313
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 30, 2024
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE, MY CLOSING TITLE LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,575.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address2304 CADDY SHACK LN, PENSACOLA, FL 32526-2388

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address540 FORREST DR, BARTOW, FL 33830-3229

Mortgage

Document Number0012975841
DateJan 17, 2024
Instrument12975/841
Lender
NameRESIDENTIAL ACCEPTANCE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 01, 2054

November 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Recording DateNov 20, 2021
Property Address540 FORREST DR, BARTOW, FL 33830-3229
Document Number0000305666
Book / Page11995 / 398
Map ReferenceMB 42 PG 47
Instrument DateNov 18, 2021
Instrument2021305666
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 10, 2021
Title CompanyEQUITY TITLE COMPANY, EQUITY TITLE LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,323.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 186, LAKE WALES, FL 33859-0186

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address540 FORREST DR, BARTOW, FL 33830-3229

Mortgage

Document Number0011995400
DateNov 20, 2021
Instrument11995/400
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 01, 2051

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Property Address540 FORREST DR, BARTOW, FL 33830-3229
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 17, 2021
Title CompanyEQUITY TITLE LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000050815
DateMar 01, 2021
Book Page11599/1165
Instrument2021050815
Lender
NameCOMMERCIAL LENDER LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressVERNON ROCKVILLE, CT 06066
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 01, 2051

October 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Recording DateOct 06, 2017
Property Address540 FORREST DR, BARTOW, FL 33830-3229
Document Number0102800527
Book / Page010280 / 000527
Instrument DateSep 27, 2017
Instrument191718
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 17, 2020
Title CompanyADVANTAGE TITLE COMPANY, ADVANTAGE TITLE SVCS

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
AddressPO BOX 186 LAKE WALES FL 338590186, LAKE WALES, FL 33859-0186

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated June 23, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,337.00 (-8.96%) Homeowner's exemption$171,590 (+3.31%) Land $24,000 Building $147,590$171,590 (+0.45%) Land $24,000 Building $147,590
2023$2,567.00 (+14.8%) Homeowner's exemption$166,085 (+3%)$170,817 (+5.93%) Land $23,000 Building $147,817
2022$2,236.00 Homeowner's exemption$161,248 Land $19,000 Building $142,248$161,248 Land $19,000 Building $142,248

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Polk County (12105C), updated October 14, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
above 34% of the US · above 9% of Florida
Wildfire LikelihoodAbout 1 in 2,439 per year
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation at the parcel

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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