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$258,739$213 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $235,000 on Dec 27, 2021

686 FORMOSA AVE

BARTOW, FL 33830
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,212 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$259K
$249K low$269K high
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 · Dec 27, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,743 (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.$174,067 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$159,067
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$193,816
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$174,067

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.0.19
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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 · 148 ft²

Transaction History(7)

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

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

H
Bartow Senior High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
E
Floral Avenue Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.9 mi
M
Bartow Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 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

686 Formosa Ave 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 68% of homes in Polk County
  • Costs more per square foot than 88% of homes in Bartow 33830
  • Smaller than 78% of homes in Polk County
  • Older than 75% 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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$117K$599K

This home is worth more than 44% 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$258,739
CheaperTypical $275,143Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$213
CheaperTypical $173Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Living area1,212 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,520 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 686 Formosa Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBartow 33830Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$258,73944% of homes32% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21388% of homes88% of homes
Living areabigger than1,212 ft²31% of homes22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac38% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than197842% of homes25% of homes

About 686 Formosa Ave

How much is 686 Formosa Ave, Bartow, FL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 686 Formosa Ave, Bartow, FL is $258,739 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $248,946 to $268,532. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 686 Formosa Ave, Bartow, FL last sell?

686 Formosa Ave, Bartow, FL last sold on Dec 27, 2021 for $235,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 686 Formosa Ave, Bartow, FL?

686 Formosa Ave, Bartow, FL has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,212 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 686 Formosa Ave, Bartow, FL built?

686 Formosa Ave, Bartow, FL was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 686 Formosa Ave, Bartow, FL?

686 Formosa Ave, Bartow, FL is assigned to Bartow Senior High School (high), rated D+; Floral Avenue Elementary School (elementary), 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 686 Formosa Ave, Bartow, FL compare to other homes in Bartow 33830?

Among the 11,339 homes in Bartow 33830, it is worth more than 44% of them ($258,739 against a typical $275,143), its price per square foot is higher than 88% of them ($213 against a typical $173), it is bigger than 31% of them (1,212 ft² against a typical 1,520 ft²), its lot is bigger than 38% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1978 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 32% 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 686 Formosa Ave, Bartow, FL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 686 Formosa Ave, Bartow, FL was $2,743. The county assessed it at $174,067.

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