Polk County property record for 985 S Helen Cir, Bartow, FL 33830
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,560 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.786 acres (34,238 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $167,000 (Sep 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $2,884 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-30-17-428600-004090 |
| Primary APN | 25-30-17-428600-004090 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,560 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,560 sqft |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 34,238 sqft (0.786 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 190 ft deep x 180 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 640 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 640 sqft |
| Pool Type | Enclosed Pool |
|---|---|
| Pool Area | 560 sqft |
| Porch | Unfinished Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 796 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Street Address | 985 S HELEN CIR |
|---|---|
| City | BARTOW |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33830-7444 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1A |
| Legal Description | LA HACIENDA PB 39 PG 35 BLK D LOTS 9 & 10 & LANDS LYING S OF SAME DESC AS: N 50 FT OF W 180 FT OF E 360 FT OF NE1/4 OF SW1/4 LESS BEG AT NE COR OF LOT 10 RUN S 30 FT ALONG E BDRY OF LOT 10 RUN W PARALLEL TO S BDRY OF LOT 10 TO NLY BDRY OF LOT 10 RUN |
| Legal Range | 25E |
| Legal Township | 30S |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | LA HACIENDA |
| Legal Tract | 428600 |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 9,10 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | BARTOW |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 15102 |
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 985 S HELEN CIR, BARTOW, FL 33830-7444 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 10, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 10, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 6, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003181066 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5505 / 249 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $207,031 (+2.7%) | $406,390 (+2.38%) Land $99,244 Building $307,146 | |
| 2025 | $2,884.00 (-6.27%) Homeowner's exemption | $201,588 (+6.87%) | $396,936 (-2.33%) Land $99,244 Building $297,692 |
| 2023 | $3,077.00 (+15.24%) Homeowner's exemption | $188,630 (+3%) | $406,390 (+15.05%) Land $95,822 Building $310,568 |
| 2022 | $2,670.00 Homeowner's exemption | $183,136 | $353,243 Land $78,711 Building $274,532 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2022) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2022 · Hurricane Ian |
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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 69% of the US · above 50% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% 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 162 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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