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$130,871$143 / 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 93How 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 $110,000 on May 21, 2020

655 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$131K
$121K low$141K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$110,000 · May 21, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,153 (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.$109,406 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$106,530
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$138,305

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.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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)
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(1)

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

655 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 96% of homes in Bartow 33830
  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in Bartow 33830
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Polk County
  • Older than 87% 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 4% 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$130,871
CheaperTypical $278,336Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$143
CheaperTypical $173Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Living area912 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,531 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 655 Forrest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBartow 33830Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$130,8714% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14316% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than912 ft²9% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac39% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than196227% of homes13% of homes

About 655 Forrest Dr

How much is 655 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 655 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL is $130,871 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $121,151 to $140,591. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 655 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL last sell?

655 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL last sold on May 21, 2020 for $110,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 655 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL?

655 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 912 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 655 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL built?

655 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 655 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL?

655 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 655 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL compare to other homes in Bartow 33830?

Among the 11,337 homes in Bartow 33830, it is worth more than 4% of them ($130,871 against a typical $278,336), its price per square foot is higher than 16% of them ($143 against a typical $173), it is bigger than 9% of them (912 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 27% of them (1962 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 5% 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 655 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 655 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL was $1,153. The county assessed it at $109,406.

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