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$150,454$165 / 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 84How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $105,000 on Nov 9, 2017

485 FORREST DR

BARTOW, FL 33830
3
Beds
1
Baths
912 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$150K
$126K low$175K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$105,000 · Nov 9, 2017
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$49,564
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$39,651
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.67%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$100,890
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP · recorded Mar 19, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,051 (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.$100,953 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$98,108
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$170,149

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.30 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyPOLK
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2015
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.22
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
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.Porch · 30 ft²

Transaction History(6)

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

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

E
James Stephens Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
H
Bartow Senior High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi
M
Bartow Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

485 Forrest Dr 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 93% of homes in Polk County
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Polk County
  • Older than 90% 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.

This home
$101K$611K

This home is worth more than 9% 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$150,454
CheaperTypical $276,887Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$165
CheaperTypical $174Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Living area912 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 485 Forrest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBartow 33830Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$150,4549% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16539% of homes37% of homes
Living areabigger than912 ft²10% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac46% of homes56% of homes
Year builtnewer than195923% of homes10% of homes

About 485 Forrest Dr

How much is 485 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 485 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL is $150,454 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $126,280 to $174,628. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 485 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL last sell?

485 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL last sold on Nov 9, 2017 for $105,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 485 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL?

485 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 912 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 485 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL built?

485 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 485 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL?

485 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL is assigned to James Stephens 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 485 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL compare to other homes in Bartow 33830?

Among the 11,315 homes in Bartow 33830, it is worth more than 9% of them ($150,454 against a typical $276,887), its price per square foot is higher than 39% of them ($165 against a typical $174), it is bigger than 10% of them (912 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1959 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 7% 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 485 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 485 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL was $1,051. The county assessed it at $100,953.

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