Polk County property record for 685 Grove Dr, Bartow, FL 33830
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,012 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.539 acres (23,492 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $349 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Transfer Nov 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-29-35-000000-011220 |
| Primary APN | 25-29-35-000000-011220 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,012 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,012 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 23,492 sqft (0.539 acres) |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 248 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 248 sqft |
| Porch | Unfinished Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Street Address | 685 GROVE DR |
|---|---|
| City | BARTOW |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33830-9215 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | S 66 FT OF BEG 660 FT E OF SW COR OF SE1/4 OF NE1/4 RUN N 132 FT E 305 FT S 132 FT W 305 FT LESS W 50 FT THEREOF & N 14 FT OF FOLL: BEG 660 FT E OF SW COR OF SE1/4 OF NE1/4 RUN 132 FT S 330 FT E 132 FT N 330 FT W TO POB LESS W 50 FT & LESS E 25 FT FO |
| Legal Range | 25E |
| Legal Township | 29S |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | DIETZ |
| Legal Tract | 000000 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | WINTER HAVEN-AUBURNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 14501 |
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 685 GROVE DR, BARTOW, FL 33830-9215 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Nov 22, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 29, 2003 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 29, 2003 |
| Deed Document Number | 200318669 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5245 / 1930 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 22, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000225489 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Jan 18, 2018 |
| Property Address | 685 GROVE DR, BARTOW, FL 33830-9215 |
| Document Number | 0103720538 |
| Book / Page | 010372 / 000538 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 17, 2018 |
| Instrument | 13539 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 31, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 695 GROVE DR BARTOW FL 338309215, BARTOW, FL 33830-9215 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Nov 22, 2017 |
| Property Address | 685 GROVE DR, BARTOW, FL 33830-9215 |
| Document Number | 0103220805 |
| Book / Page | 010322 / 000805 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 225489 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 685 GROVE DR BARTOW FL 338309215, BARTOW, FL 33830-9215 |
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 | $56,543 (+2.7%) | $131,275 (+0.71%) Land $16,179 Building $115,096 | |
| 2025 | $349.00 (-57.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $55,056 (+5.99%) | $130,350 (-2.54%) Land $16,179 Building $114,171 |
| 2023 | $827.00 (+4.42%) Homeowner's exemption | $51,946 (+3%) | $133,752 (+9.78%) Land $6,472 Building $127,280 |
| 2022 | $792.00 Homeowner's exemption | $50,433 | $121,831 Land $5,339 Building $116,492 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 23 (1979–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 23 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 70% of the US · above 52% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.4% 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 176 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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