Polk County property record for 970 Wildwood Dr, Bartow, FL 33830
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,279 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.741 acres (32,265 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $362,500 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,904 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Transfer Aug 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-29-31-363000-001090 |
| Primary APN | 25-29-31-363000-001090 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,279 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,119 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,119 sqft |
| Flooring | Terrazzo |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 32,265 sqft (0.741 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 227 ft deep x 145 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed/Unfinished Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 450 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Utility Building | 143 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 970 WILDWOOD DR |
|---|---|
| City | BARTOW |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33830-8959 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1A |
| Legal Description | VERONA PARK PB 17 PG 11 BLK A LOT 9 |
| Legal Range | 25E |
| Legal Township | 29S |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | VERONA PARK |
| Legal Tract | 363000 |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | BARTOW |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 15000 |
970 Wildwood Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2025.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 970 WILDWOOD DR, BARTOW, FL 33830-8959 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Aug 25, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021221734 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11862 / 1474 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000015184 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 970 WILDWOOD DR, BARTOW, FL 33830-8959 |
| Document Number | 0000015184 |
| Book / Page | 13852 / 9 |
| Map Reference | MB 17 PG 11 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2026015184 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 970 WILDWOOD DR, BARTOW, FL 33830-8959 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 970 WILDWOOD DR, BARTOW, FL 33830-8959 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Aug 25, 2021 |
| Property Address | 970 WILDWOOD DR, BARTOW, FL 33830-8959 |
| Document Number | 0000221734 |
| Book / Page | 11862 / 1474 |
| Map Reference | MB 17 PG 11 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021221734 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,537.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 769 ASHLAND AVE NE, 769, ATLANTA, GA 30307-2401 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 970 WILDWOOD DR, BARTOW, FL 33830-8959 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 970 Wildwood Dr was $2,904.
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 | $213,337 (+2.7%) | $366,626 (+0.01%) Land $60,000 Building $306,626 | |
| 2025 | $2,904.00 Homeowner's exemption | $207,728 | $366,603 Land $60,000 Building $306,603 |
| 2023 | $3,121.00 (+12.1%) Homeowner's exemption | $195,994 (+3%) | $331,530 (+2.78%) Land $58,000 Building $273,530 |
| 2022 | $2,784.00 Homeowner's exemption | $190,285 | $322,572 Land $56,000 Building $266,572 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 970 Wildwood Dr 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 | 1 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 970 Wildwood Dr is moderate, ranking above 64% 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 64% of the US · above 40% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 290 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
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