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$226,388$142 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $73,500 on Mar 5, 2009

1685 EMERSON AVE

BARTOW, FL 33830
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,592 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1997
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$226K
$205K low$247K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$73,500 · Mar 5, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$569 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$71,398 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$69,386
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$211,866

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyPOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Commercial/Industrial
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 56 ft²Porch · 418 ft²

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Floral Avenue Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Bartow Senior High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Bartow Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi

District: Polk County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 33830These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.103
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.233
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.19

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.40,650
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.250 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,940
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,577
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.72°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.66%

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How this home compares

1685 Emerson Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 78% of homes in Polk County
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Bartow 33830
  • Has a bigger lot than 68% of homes in Polk County

What homes are worth in Bartow 33830

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$117K$638K

This home is worth more than 34% of homes in Bartow 33830.

How it measures up in Bartow 33830

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bartow 33830.

Estimated value$226,388
CheaperTypical $276,389Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$142
CheaperTypical $173Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Living area1,592 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,517 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 61% of homes nearby

How 1685 Emerson Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBartow 33830Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$226,38834% of homes22% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14215% of homes15% of homes
Living areabigger than1,592 ft²55% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac61% of homes68% of homes
Year builtnewer than199761% of homes48% of homes

About 1685 Emerson Ave

How much is 1685 Emerson Ave, Bartow, FL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1685 Emerson Ave, Bartow, FL is $226,388 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $205,372 to $247,404. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1685 Emerson Ave, Bartow, FL last sell?

1685 Emerson Ave, Bartow, FL last sold on Mar 5, 2009 for $73,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1685 Emerson Ave, Bartow, FL?

1685 Emerson Ave, Bartow, FL has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,592 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 1685 Emerson Ave, Bartow, FL built?

1685 Emerson Ave, Bartow, FL was built in 1997, making it 29 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1685 Emerson Ave, Bartow, FL?

1685 Emerson Ave, Bartow, FL is assigned to Floral Avenue Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Bartow Senior High School (high), rated D+; Bartow Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Polk County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1685 Emerson Ave, Bartow, FL compare to other homes in Bartow 33830?

Among the 11,314 homes in Bartow 33830, it is worth more than 34% of them ($226,388 against a typical $276,389), its price per square foot is higher than 15% of them ($142 against a typical $173), it is bigger than 55% of them (1,592 ft² against a typical 1,517 ft²), its lot is bigger than 61% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 61% of them (1997 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 22% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1685 Emerson Ave, Bartow, FL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1685 Emerson Ave, Bartow, FL was $569. The county assessed it at $71,398.

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