655 E Church St, Bartow, FL 33830 Property Records

Polk County property record for 655 E Church St, Bartow, FL 33830

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,160 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size0.202 acres (8,786 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$408,000 (Feb 2022)
Tax Bill$5,806 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Jun 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN25-30-05-371000-002050

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN25-30-05-371000-002050
Alternative APNs
  • 253005371000002040
  • 053025371000002050
  • 53025000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,160 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,920 sqft
1st Floor Area1,020 sqft
Upper Floors Area900 sqft
FlooringTile
Interior WallsPlaster
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2010
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeWood
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialOther
Lot Area8,786 sqft (0.202 acres)
View / LotCommercial/Industrial
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area750 sqft
PorchUnfinished Open Porch
Porch Area360 sqft

Location & Zoning

Street Address655 E CHURCH ST
CityBARTOW
StateFL
Zip33830-4047
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR3
Legal DescriptionLYTLES 2ND ADDITION DB J PG 345 BLK 2 LOTS 5 THRU 7
Legal Range25E
Legal Township30S
Legal Section05
Legal SubdivisionLYTLES 2ND ADDITION
Legal Tract371000
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number5-7
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Township / Civil DivisionBARTOW
Census Block Group2
Census Block2052
Census Tract15000

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address655 E CHURCH ST, BARTOW, FL 33830-4047
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 18, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NA
Jun 15, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI
FLAGSTAR BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 18, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 18, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 25, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202245953
Deed Book / Page12124 / 2264
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Recording DateFeb 18, 2022
Property Address655 E CHURCH ST, BARTOW, FL 33830-4047
Document Number0000045953
Book / Page12124 / 2264
Map ReferenceMB J PG 345
Instrument DateFeb 15, 2022
Instrument2022045953
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 9, 2022
Title CompanySMART TITLE II LLC, SMART TITLE LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,856.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address2417 FUSSED RD, 2417, POLK CITY, FL 33868

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address62 COUNTY RD, HILLSBOROUGH, NH 03244-4102

Mortgage

Document Number0121242266
DateFeb 18, 2022
Instrument12124/2266
Lender
NameMORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2052

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Property Address655 E CHURCH ST, BARTOW, FL 33830-4047
Document Number0112751577
Instrument DateJun 15, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 14, 2020
Title CompanyMORTGAGE INFORMATION SERVICES, MORTGAGE INFORMATION SVCS

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address655 E CHURCH ST BARTOW FL 338304047, BARTOW, FL 33830-4047

Mortgage

Document Number0112751577
DateJun 24, 2020
Book Page011275/001577
Instrument125850
Lender
NameFLAGSTAR BK
TypeBank
AddressTROY, MI 48098-2639
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 23, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$324,221 (+1.71%) Land $43,920 Building $280,301$324,221 (+1.71%) Land $43,920 Building $280,301
2025$5,806.00 (-6.98%)$318,765 (-0.72%) Land $41,724 Building $277,041$318,765 (-0.72%) Land $41,724 Building $277,041
2023$6,242.00 (+68.25%)$321,078 (+51.24%) Land $20,203 Building $300,875$321,078 (+51.24%) Land $20,203 Building $300,875
2022$3,710.00$212,291 Land $17,129 Building $195,162$212,291 Land $17,129 Building $195,162

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 14, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1995–2004)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimSep 2004 · Hurricane Frances

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF BARTOW
serves 21,501 people · EPA ID FL6530315
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionNov 2023
Lead1 ppb (2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting6
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 235 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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