Polk County property record for 685 Formosa Ave, Bartow, FL 33830 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,288 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.209 acres (9,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $22,000 (Dec 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,494 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-30-07-400300-002040 |
| Primary APN | 25-30-07-400300-002040 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,288 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Shed Roof |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 9,100 sqft (0.209 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 71 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 1,990 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 1,990 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed/Unfinished Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 185 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Utility Building | 72 sqft |
| Street Address | 685 FORMOSA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BARTOW |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33830-4424 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | AZALEA PARK PB 34 PG 17 BLK 2 LOT 4 |
| Legal Range | 25E |
| Legal Township | 30S |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | AZALEA PARK |
| Legal Tract | 400300 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | BARTOW |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 15101 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 25-30-07-400300-002040
Assessment roll updated June 23, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 685 FORMOSA AVE, BARTOW, FL 33830-4424 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 28, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 28, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2012233351 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8836 / 591 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 16, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000073867 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated June 23, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| Municipality | Bartow City |
| County | Polk County |
| Unified School District | Polk County School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,494.00 (-12.89%) | $60,391 (-55.53%) | $135,019 (-0.59%) Land $17,290 Building $117,729 |
| 2023 | $1,715.00 (+17.63%) | $135,816 (+5.52%) Land $16,835 Building $118,981 | $135,816 (+5.52%) Land $16,835 Building $118,981 |
| 2022 | $1,458.00 | $128,707 Land $14,105 Building $114,602 | $128,707 Land $14,105 Building $114,602 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Polk County (12105C), updated October 14, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 121050151011, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 314 locations within about half a mile of this property
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|---|---|---|
| Frontier | Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity | Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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