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$171,000$204 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

490 W ETHELENE ST

BARTOW, FL 33830
3
Beds
2
Baths
840 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.
0.14 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

$171K
$155K low$187K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,794 (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.$145,568 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$141,741
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$153,912

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.7 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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
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.Patio · 110 ft²Porch · 220 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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 · 0.5 mi
H
Bartow Senior High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi
M
Bartow Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 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

490 W Ethelene St 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 89% of homes in Polk County
  • Costs more per square foot than 85% of homes in Bartow 33830
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Bartow 33830
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Bartow 33830
  • Older than 89% 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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$110K$606K

This home is worth more than 17% 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$171,000
CheaperTypical $270,355Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$204
CheaperTypical $168Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Living area840 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,525 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 490 W Ethelene St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBartow 33830Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$171,00017% of homes11% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20485% of homes82% of homes
Living areabigger than840 ft²6% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac11% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than195923% of homes11% of homes

About 490 W Ethelene St

How much is 490 W Ethelene St, Bartow, FL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 490 W Ethelene St, Bartow, FL is $171,000 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $154,715 to $187,285. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 490 W Ethelene St, Bartow, FL last sell?

490 W Ethelene St, Bartow, FL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 490 W Ethelene St, Bartow, FL?

490 W Ethelene St, Bartow, FL has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 840 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 490 W Ethelene St, Bartow, FL built?

490 W Ethelene St, Bartow, FL was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 490 W Ethelene St, Bartow, FL?

490 W Ethelene St, Bartow, FL is assigned to James Stephens Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Bartow Senior High School (high), rated C; 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 490 W Ethelene St, Bartow, FL compare to other homes in Bartow 33830?

Among the 11,337 homes in Bartow 33830, it is worth more than 17% of them ($171,000 against a typical $270,355), its price per square foot is higher than 85% of them ($204 against a typical $168), it is bigger than 6% of them (840 ft² against a typical 1,525 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (0.14 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 11% 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 490 W Ethelene St, Bartow, FL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 490 W Ethelene St, Bartow, FL was $1,794. The county assessed it at $145,568.

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