Polk County property record for 985 Childs Ave, Bartow, FL 33830
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,275 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,621 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $149,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,182 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Transfer Apr 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-30-06-000000-014260 |
| Primary APN | 25-30-06-000000-014260 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,275 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,275 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Lot Area | 6,621 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 102 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Lake |
| Canopy | 246 sqft |
| Street Address | 985 CHILDS AVE |
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| City | BARTOW |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33830-3208 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | BEG 12 FT W & 155 FT S OF NE COR OF W1/2 OF NW1/4 OF SW1/4 OF NE1/4 RUN S 65 FT W 102 FT N 65 FT E 102 FT TO BEG |
| Legal Range | 25E |
| Legal Township | 30S |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | ARMOR CHEMICAL CO PROP |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | BARTOW |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4017 |
| Census Tract | 15000 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 25-30-06-000000-014260
Assessment roll updated June 23, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1012 SPYGLASS HL, SYRACUSE, UT 84075-7182 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Apr 28, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BOX HOME LOANS |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 05, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021109243 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11690 / 951 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Mar 21, 2022 |
| Property Address | 985 CHILDS AVE, BARTOW, FL 33830-3208 |
| Document Number | 0000075393 |
| Book / Page | 12169 / 1811 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022075393 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1012 SPYGLASS HL, SYRACUSE, UT 84075-7182 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 985 CHILDS AVE, BARTOW, FL 33830-3208 |
| Document Number | 0000109243 |
| Book / Page | 11690 / 951 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021109243 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | MILLENNIAL TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,043.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 308 E CARLISLE RD, 308, LAKELAND, FL 33813-1611 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1012 SPYGLASS HL, SYRACUSE, UT 84075-7182 |
| Document Number | 0011690953 |
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| Date | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 11690/953 |
| Name | BOX HOME LOANS |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2051 |
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 | $3,182.00 (+8.3%) | $157,696 (+21%) | $216,216 (+65.9%) Land $9,300 Building $115,841 |
| 2023 | $2,938.00 (+21.96%) | $130,327 (+7.94%) Land $9,000 Building $121,327 | $130,327 (+7.94%) Land $9,000 Building $121,327 |
| 2022 | $2,409.00 | $120,741 Land $7,500 Building $113,241 | $120,741 Land $7,500 Building $113,241 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of October 14, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 90% of Florida |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 425 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CITY OF BARTOW serves 21,501 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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