Polk County property record for 8480 Sinkhole Rd, Bartow, FL 33830
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,040 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 10 acres (439,856 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $53,000 (Jun 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $1,480 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 26-30-34-000000-043040 |
| Primary APN | 26-30-34-000000-043040 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,040 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,040 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 439,856 sqft |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Porch | Porch |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 768 sqft |
| Street Address | 8480 SINKHOLE RD |
|---|---|
| City | BARTOW |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33830-8726 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | THAT PT OF S3/4 OF W1/2 OF SW1/4 OF SEC LYING NWLY OF MAINT R/W FOR SINKHOLE RD & LYING SWLY OF FOLL DESC LINE: COMM NE COR OF NW1/4 OF NW1/4 OF SW1/4 OF SEC RUN S 652.59 FT TO POB SAID LINE S 36 DEG 35 MIN 10 SEC E 375.16 FT TO R/W SINKHOLE RD & END |
| Legal Range | 26E |
| Legal Township | 30S |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALAMEDA HEIGHTS |
| Legal Tract | 000000 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | BARTOW |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2036 |
| Census Tract | 15301 |
8480 Sinkhole Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2010.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8480 SINKHOLE RD, BARTOW, FL 33830-8726 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 18, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 18, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004123520 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5820 / 1040 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 24, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000109717 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8480 Sinkhole Rd was $1,480 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $158,920 (+2.7%) | $313,301 (-1.41%) Land $138,689 Building $174,612 | |
| 2025 | $1,480.00 Homeowner's exemption | $154,742 | $317,775 Land $138,689 Building $179,086 |
| 2023 | $1,884.00 (+3.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $146,001 (+3%) | $322,548 (+29.1%) Land $133,479 Building $189,069 |
| 2022 | $1,815.00 Homeowner's exemption | $141,749 | $249,840 Land $72,805 Building $177,035 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8480 Sinkhole Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 14, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 160.2 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 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 risk around 8480 Sinkhole Rd is high, ranking above 79% of the US, with a 0.6% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 79% of the US · above 68% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.6% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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