Polk County property record for 686 Formosa Ave, Bartow, FL 33830 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,212 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.194 acres (8,459 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,742 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-30-06-394080-000090 |
| Primary APN | 25-30-06-394080-000090 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,212 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,132 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 8,459 sqft (0.194 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 114 ft deep x 76 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Porch | Florida Room |
| Porch Area | 148 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 686 FORMOSA AVE |
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| City | BARTOW |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33830-4401 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | AZALEA WOOD PB 66 PG 35 LOT 9 |
| Legal Range | 25E |
| Legal Township | 30S |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | AZALEA WOOD |
| Legal Tract | 394080 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | BARTOW |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 15101 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 25-30-06-394080-000090
Assessment roll updated June 23, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 686 FORMOSA AVE, BARTOW, FL 33830-4401 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Couple |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage HOME SOLUTION LENDERS INC |
| Aug 31, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 27, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 27, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 09, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021335283 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12042 / 2294 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000179043 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 686 FORMOSA AVE, BARTOW, FL 33830-4401 |
| Document Number | 0000335283 |
| Book / Page | 12042 / 2294 |
| Map Reference | MB 66 PG 35 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021335283 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 02, 2022 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, XCELLENCE TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,645.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5367 ARLINGTON RIVER DR, 5367, LAKELAND, FL 33811-1896 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 686 FORMOSA AVE, BARTOW, FL 33830-4401 |
| Document Number | 0120422296 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 12042/2296 |
| Name | HOME SOLUTION LENDERS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2052 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2020 |
| Property Address | 686 FORMOSA AVE, BARTOW, FL 33830-4401 |
| Document Number | 0113560830 |
| Book / Page | 011356 / 000830 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 179043 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 16, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 686 FORMOSA AVE BARTOW FL 338304401, BARTOW, FL 33830-4401 |
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 | $2,742.00 (-7.33%) Homeowner's exemption | $193,816 (+3.43%) Land $15,000 Building $178,816 | $193,816 (-4.31%) Land $15,000 Building $178,816 |
| 2023 | $2,959.00 (+14.34%) Homeowner's exemption | $187,395 (+3%) | $202,552 (+11.33%) Land $14,500 Building $188,052 |
| 2022 | $2,588.00 Homeowner's exemption | $181,937 Land $12,000 Building $169,937 | $181,937 Land $12,000 Building $169,937 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Polk County (12105C), updated October 14, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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; lenders make the official flood determination.
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