Polk County property record for 987 Ross Ave, Bartow, FL 33830
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,334 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $35,400 (Oct 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $1,283 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-30-06-389500-000251 |
| Primary APN | 25-30-06-389500-000251 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 616 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 616 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 4,334 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 39 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Area | 616 sqft |
| Street Address | 987 ROSS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BARTOW |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33830-3512 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | WALDONS ADD PB 32 PG 8 LOT 25 W 39.5 FT |
| Legal Range | 25E |
| Legal Township | 30S |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | WALDONS ADDITION |
| Legal Tract | 389500 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | BARTOW |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4014 |
| Census Tract | 15000 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 25-30-06-389500-000251
Assessment roll updated July 23, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 308 E CARLISLE RD, LAKELAND, FL 33813-1611 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 18, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 18, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2004210496 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5955 / 161 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 12, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000210495 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated July 23, 2026 · Last verified August 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 | $1,283.00 (-10.28%) | $58,047 (-38.52%) | $100,718 (+6.67%) Land $17,337 Building $83,381 |
| 2023 | $1,430.00 (+26.1%) | $94,419 (+21.23%) Land $10,402 Building $84,017 | $94,419 (+21.23%) Land $10,402 Building $84,017 |
| 2022 | $1,134.00 | $77,883 Land $8,668 Building $69,215 | $77,883 Land $8,668 Building $69,215 |
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 | Moderate above 51% of the US · lower than 79% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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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