Polk County property record for 5965 Starling Dr, Mulberry, FL 33860
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,414 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.433 acres (18,848 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (Dec 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,991 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-29-28-142050-000390 |
| Primary APN | 23-29-28-142050-000390 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,414 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,854 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,414 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 18,848 sqft (0.433 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 130 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Porch | Unfinished Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 16 sqft |
| Patio Area | 150 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 5965 STARLING DR |
|---|---|
| City | MULBERRY |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33860-9382 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RE1 |
| Legal Description | PINE LAKE SUB PB-56 PG 18 LOT 39 |
| Legal Range | 23E |
| Legal Township | 29S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | PINE LAKE SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Tract | 142050 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | BARTOW |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 14905 |
5965 Starling Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2013.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5965 STARLING DR, MULBERRY, FL 33860-9382 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 5, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 5, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 2, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013222889 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9126 / 1751 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5965 Starling Dr was $2,991.
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Polk County |
| Unified School District | Polk County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $225,093 (-2.39%) Land $31,000 Building $194,093 | $225,093 (-3.15%) Land $31,000 Building $194,093 | |
| 2025 | $2,991.00 | $230,601 | $232,413 Land $31,000 Building $201,413 |
| 2023 | $3,279.00 (+9.23%) | $240,540 (+11.54%) Land $30,000 Building $210,540 | $240,540 (+11.54%) Land $30,000 Building $210,540 |
| 2022 | $3,002.00 | $215,645 Land $29,000 Building $186,645 | $215,645 Land $29,000 Building $186,645 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5965 Starling Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 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 5965 Starling Dr is low, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 90% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 | SOUTHWEST/POLK COUNTY UTILITY serves 39,209 people · EPA ID FL6530852 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 11 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 286 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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