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Last sold for $235,000 on May 19, 2022

555 FORREST DR

BARTOW, FL 33830
3
Beds
1
Baths
735 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1961
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$235,000 · May 19, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,318 (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.$182,123 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$158,123
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$186,057
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$182,123

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.20 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.0.20
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
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 · 699 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 · 0.6 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%

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How this home compares

555 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.

  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Bartow 33830
  • Older than 88% of homes in Polk County

How it measures up in Bartow 33830

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

Living area735 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built1961
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 555 Forrest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBartow 33830Polk County
Living areabigger than735 ft²3% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac39% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than196125% of homes12% of homes

About 555 Forrest Dr

When did 555 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL last sell?

555 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL last sold on May 19, 2022 for $235,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 555 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL?

555 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 735 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 555 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL built?

555 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL was built in 1961, making it 65 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 555 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL?

555 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 555 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL compare to other homes in Bartow 33830?

Among the 11,314 homes in Bartow 33830, it is bigger than 3% of them (735 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 39% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1961 against a typical 1984). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 555 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 555 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL was $3,318. The county assessed it at $182,123.

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