Polk County property record for 740 Formosa Ave, Bartow, FL 33830
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 936 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.216 acres (9,387 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $37,000 (Sep 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $572 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-30-07-400300-004140 |
| Primary APN | 25-30-07-400300-004140 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 936 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 754 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 754 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 9,387 sqft (0.216 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 74 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 240 sqft |
| Porch | Screened/Unfinished Porch |
| Porch Area | 345 sqft |
| Utility Building | 108 sqft |
| Street Address | 740 FORMOSA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BARTOW |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33830-4406 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | AZALEA PARK PB 34 PG 17 BLK 4 LOT 14 |
| Legal Range | 25E |
| Legal Township | 30S |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | AZALEA PARK |
| Legal Tract | 400300 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | BARTOW |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 15101 |
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 740 FORMOSA AVE, BARTOW, FL 33830-4406 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 22, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 22, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 19, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2015172351 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9633 / 956 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| Municipality | Bartow City |
| County | Polk County |
| Unified School District | Polk County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $74,024 (+2.7%) | $164,166 (+0.96%) Land $17,835 Building $146,331 | |
| 2025 | $572.00 (-32.94%) Homeowner's exemption | $72,078 (+5.99%) | $162,597 (+0.27%) Land $17,835 Building $144,762 |
| 2023 | $853.00 (+19.13%) Homeowner's exemption | $68,007 (+3%) | $162,154 (+11.82%) Land $17,366 Building $144,788 |
| 2022 | $716.00 Homeowner's exemption | $66,026 | $145,010 Land $14,550 Building $130,460 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
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 | Moderate above 55% of the US · lower than 73% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 223 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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