Polk County property record for 5979 Susan Dr, Bartow, FL 33830
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 2.51 acres (109,357 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $451 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-30-07-000000-014090 |
| Primary APN | 26-30-07-000000-014090 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 109,357 sqft |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed/Unfinished Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 324 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Utility Building | 189 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 5979 SUSAN DR |
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| City | BARTOW |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33830-8931 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RC |
| Legal Description | SW1/4 OF NW1/4 OF SW1/4 OF NE1/4 LESS 25 FT OF NE COR FOR RD R/W BEING TRACT 108 OF UNRE ROYAL RANCHES |
| Legal Range | 26E |
| Legal Township | 30S |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | CUPS COOP PHASE 1 |
| Legal Tract | 108 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 108 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | BARTOW |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 15301 |
5979 Susan Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2016.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5979 SUSAN DR, BARTOW, FL 33830-8931 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 8, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 9838 / 584 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 31, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0098380584 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5979 Susan Dr was $451 with a homeowner's exemption, down 59.3% from the year before.
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 | $76,302 (+2.7%) | $252,072 (-0.81%) Land $37,750 Building $214,322 | |
| 2025 | $451.00 (-59.26%) Homeowner's exemption | $74,296 | $254,142 Land $37,750 Building $216,392 |
| 2024 | $1,107.00 (+15.79%) | ||
| 2023 | $956.00 (+4.14%) Homeowner's exemption | $70,099 (+3%) | $259,196 (+27.17%) Land $36,500 Building $222,696 |
| 2022 | $918.00 Homeowner's exemption | $68,057 | $203,817 Land $30,700 Building $173,117 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5979 Susan Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 2004.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 19 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (2004–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2022 · Hurricane Ian |
| Claims by Event |
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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 5979 Susan Dr is moderate, ranking above 65% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 65% of the US · above 41% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% 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 52 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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