Polk County property record for 970 Baker Ave, Bartow, FL 33830 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
| Square Footage | 700 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 6,003 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Last Sale | $47,900 (2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,693.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 25-30-06-389500-000360 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Building Area | 700 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 700 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Primary Flooring | Tile Flooring |
| Interior Structure | Wood Interior Structure |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco Exterior |
| Construction Type | Wood Construction |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Other (not Classified) Roof |
| Lot Area | 6,003 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 100 ft x 60 ft Depth x Width |
| Porch Area | 181 sqft Porch |
| Street Address | 970 BAKER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BARTOW |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33830-3511 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WALDONS ADD PB 32 PG 8 LOT 36 |
| Legal Range | 25E |
| Legal Township | 30S |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | WALDONS ADDITION |
| Legal Tract | 389500 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Minor Civil Division | BARTOW |
| Census Blockgroup | 4 |
| Census Block | 4014 |
| Census Tract | 15000 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 25-30-06-389500-000360
Assessment roll updated June 23, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5706 SOMERSBY RD, WINDERMERE, FL 34786-3206 |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage THE MORTGAGE FIRM INC |
| Aug 06, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer STONEBRIDGE TITLE GROUP LLC |
| Aug 11, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer STONEBRIDGE TITLE GROUP LLC |
| Mar 10, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer COAST TO COAST TITLE AND ESCROW, COAST TO COAST TITLE & ESCROW |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 06, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 2020161493 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11329 / 1403 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Sep 26, 2022 |
| Property Address | 970 BAKER AVE, BARTOW, FL 33830-3511 |
| Document Number | 0000259753 |
| Book / Page | 12432 / 1106 |
| Map Reference | MB 32 PG 8 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022259753 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2022 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5706 SOMERSBY RD, 5706, WINDERMERE, FL 34786-3206 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5706 SOMERSBY RD, WINDERMERE, FL 34786-3206 |
| Document Number | 0124321107 |
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| Date | Sep 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | 12432/1107 |
| Name | THE MORTGAGE FIRM INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2052 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Aug 06, 2020 |
| Property Address | 970 BAKER AVE, BARTOW, FL 33830-3511 |
| Document Number | 0113242071 |
| Book / Page | 011324 / 002071 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 158435 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Title Company | STONEBRIDGE TITLE GROUP LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $315.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2699 LEE RD #120 WINTER PARK FL 327891738, 120, WINTER PARK, FL 32789-1738 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Property Address | 970 BAKER AVE, BARTOW, FL 33830-3511 |
| Document Number | 0113291403 |
| Book / Page | 011329 / 001403 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 161493 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2020 |
| Title Company | STONEBRIDGE TITLE GROUP LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $335.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 5706 SOMERSBY RD WINDERMERE FL 347863206, WINDERMERE, FL 34786-3206 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Mar 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 970 BAKER AVE, BARTOW, FL 33830-3511 |
| Document Number | 0111691846 |
| Book / Page | 011169 / 001846 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 54780 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 02, 2020 |
| Title Company | COAST TO COAST TITLE AND ESCROW, COAST TO COAST TITLE & ESCROW |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $245.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 5117 STERLING MANOR DR TAMPA FL 336472010, TAMPA, FL 33647-2010 |
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 | $1,693.00 (-10.94%) | $92,560 (+6.11%) | $94,035 (+7.8%) Land $24,010 Building $70,025 |
| 2023 | $1,901.00 (+66.46%) | $87,227 (+9.87%) Land $14,406 Building $72,821 | $87,227 (+9.87%) Land $14,406 Building $72,821 |
| 2022 | $1,142.00 | $79,394 Land $12,005 Building $67,389 | $79,394 Land $12,005 Building $67,389 |
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 |
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 51% of the US · above 21% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 862 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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