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$222,591$160 / 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 94How 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 $9,332,700 on May 2, 2025

885 FORREST DR

BARTOW, FL 33830
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,394 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.
2001
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$223K
$208K low$237K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$9,332,700 · May 2, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,825 (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.$211,857 (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.$187,857
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$207,826
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$211,857

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.Garage, Attached
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(9)

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.

E
James Stephens Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Bartow Senior High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
M
Bartow Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 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

885 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 79% of homes in Polk County
  • Costs less per square foot than 69% of homes in Bartow 33830
  • Smaller than 67% 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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$113K$586K

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$222,591
CheaperTypical $275,031Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$160
CheaperTypical $173Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Living area1,394 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,521 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built2001
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 885 Forrest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBartow 33830Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$222,59133% of homes21% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16031% of homes31% of homes
Living areabigger than1,394 ft²42% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac39% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than200164% of homes54% of homes

About 885 Forrest Dr

How much is 885 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 885 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL is $222,591 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $208,173 to $237,009. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 885 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL last sell?

885 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL last sold on May 2, 2025 for $9,332,700, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 885 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL?

885 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,394 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 885 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL built?

885 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL was built in 2001, making it 25 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 885 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL?

885 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 885 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 ($222,591 against a typical $275,031), its price per square foot is higher than 31% of them ($160 against a typical $173), it is bigger than 42% of them (1,394 ft² against a typical 1,521 ft²), its lot is bigger than 39% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 64% of them (2001 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 21% 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 885 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 885 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL was $3,825. The county assessed it at $211,857.

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