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$100,734$144 / 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 79How 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 $47,900 on Aug 11, 2020

970 BAKER AVE

BARTOW, FL 33830
2
Beds
1
Baths
700 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$101K
$79K low$122K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$47,900 · Aug 11, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,694 (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.$90,650 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,010
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$66,640
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$92,560
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$90,650

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.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.1989
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (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 · 181 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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 · 0.5 mi
H
Bartow Senior High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 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

970 Baker 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Bartow 33830
  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in Bartow 33830
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Bartow 33830
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Bartow 33830
  • Among the oldest 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 less than almost all 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$100,734
CheaperTypical $278,336Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$144
CheaperTypical $173Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Living area700 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,531 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 970 Baker Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBartow 33830Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$100,734almost no homes2% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14416% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than700 ft²2% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac8% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than19203% of homesalmost no homes

About 970 Baker Ave

How much is 970 Baker Ave, Bartow, FL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 970 Baker Ave, Bartow, FL is $100,734 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $79,356 to $122,112. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 970 Baker Ave, Bartow, FL last sell?

970 Baker Ave, Bartow, FL last sold on Aug 11, 2020 for $47,900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 970 Baker Ave, Bartow, FL?

970 Baker Ave, Bartow, FL has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 700 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 970 Baker Ave, Bartow, FL built?

970 Baker Ave, Bartow, FL was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 970 Baker Ave, Bartow, FL?

970 Baker Ave, 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 970 Baker Ave, Bartow, FL compare to other homes in Bartow 33830?

Among the 11,337 homes in Bartow 33830, it is worth more than almost none of them ($100,734 against a typical $278,336), its price per square foot is higher than 16% of them ($144 against a typical $173), it is bigger than 2% of them (700 ft² against a typical 1,531 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1920 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 2% 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 970 Baker Ave, Bartow, FL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 970 Baker Ave, Bartow, FL was $1,694. The county assessed it at $90,650.

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