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$228,037$310 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $228,000 on Jun 3, 2025

605 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

$228K
$210K low$246K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$228,000 · Jun 3, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$157,135 (2026)
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.$133,135
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$173,539
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$157,135

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.4 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.2016
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)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Concrete
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 · 235 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 SchoolC
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

605 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 77% of homes in Polk County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Bartow 33830
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Bartow 33830
  • Older than 88% 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
$114K$625K

This home is worth more than 33% 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$228,037
CheaperTypical $278,336Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$310
CheaperTypical $173Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area735 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,531 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 605 Forrest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBartow 33830Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$228,03733% of homes23% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$310almost all homesalmost all homes
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 605 Forrest Dr

How much is 605 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 605 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL is $228,037 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $209,678 to $246,396. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 605 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL last sell?

605 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL last sold on Jun 3, 2025 for $228,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 605 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL?

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

When was 605 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL built?

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

What schools serve 605 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL?

605 Forrest Dr, 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 605 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL compare to other homes in Bartow 33830?

Among the 11,337 homes in Bartow 33830, it is worth more than 33% of them ($228,037 against a typical $278,336), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($310 against a typical $173), it is bigger than 3% of them (735 ft² against a typical 1,531 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). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 23% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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