Polk County property record for 940 Shady Ln, Bartow, FL 33830
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,258 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.276 acres (12,005 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $46,000 (Dec 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $405 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-30-06-386900-020030 |
| Primary APN | 25-30-06-386900-020030 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,258 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,258 sqft |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 12,005 sqft (0.276 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 247 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 247 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed/Unfinished Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 298 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Utility Building | 78 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 940 SHADY LN |
|---|---|
| City | BARTOW |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33830-3055 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | RICHLAND MANOR UNIT NO 7 PB 47 PG 33 BLK T LOT 3 |
| Legal Range | 25E |
| Legal Township | 30S |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | RICHLAND MANOR UNIT NO 7 |
| Legal Tract | 386900 |
| Legal Block | T |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Legal Unit | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | BARTOW |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 15000 |
940 Shady Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2011.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 940 SHADY LN, BARTOW, FL 33830-3055 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 16, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2011222261 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8548 / 287 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 6, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000159497 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 940 Shady Ln was $405 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $48,511 (+2.7%) | $208,929 (-2.66%) Land $24,000 Building $184,929 | |
| 2025 | $405.00 Homeowner's exemption | $47,236 | $214,644 Land $24,000 Building $190,644 |
| 2023 | $360.00 (+15.76%) Homeowner's exemption | $44,568 (+3%) | $211,087 (+9.35%) Land $23,000 Building $188,087 |
| 2022 | $311.00 Homeowner's exemption | $43,270 | $193,034 Land $19,000 Building $174,034 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 940 Shady Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 2 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.
Wildfire risk around 940 Shady Ln is moderate, ranking above 54% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 54% of the US · lower than 74% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 425 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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