Gordon Heights
Neighborhood in Bartow, Florida
Polk County 33830
Ranch, farmhouse and southern colonial style homes
This neighborhood offers a variety of home styles, with the most common being ranch-style houses. Often sitting on a little less than a quarter acre of land, these homes range from $100,000 for a 2-bedroom fixer-upper to $500,000 for a remodeled 5-bedroom. Along older roads, like East Church Street, southern colonial-style homes are pushed back from the road, hiding behind tall, established palm trees and oak trees draped in Spanish moss. These historic homes sell for upwards of $600,000. Ranch-style farmhouses that cost upwards of $700,000 sit in pockets of this neighborhood and offer residents more space and privacy with larger lots.
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Three major highways
Three significant highways intersect this neighborhood: Highway 60, US-98, and US-17. Access to these roads allow residents to travel to adjacent cities with ease. Although there are jobs in the area, including a Flanders-PrecisionAire factory, the neighborhood’s access to highways put Tampa and Orlando an hour's drive from Gordon Heights, making commutes to work possible. Buses provided by Polk County's Citrus Connection move commuters through Bartow, although the neighborhood is car dependent.Ease of access to Bartow County schools
Along with lower home prices and its proximity to Tampa and Orlando, Prais says that many families choose Gordon Heights because of its access to schools. Elementary students attend James E. Stevens Academy, which has an 11:1 student-teacher ratio and a C- Niche rating. Bartow Middle School has a C rating from Niche, and offers several after-school activities, like Young Men of the Future and Ladies Leaving Legacies. Bartow Senior High School, which has a B rating from Niche and offers IB and international exchange student programs. The schools nationally certified academies help prepare students for prospective career paths in field including nursing, criminal justice and design.
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Where locals shop
While Gordon Heights has standard chain restaurants, local favorites include Boney Mac's Barbecue, Lew's BBQ Potion, and The Original Mike's Grill. Whether residents are craving tacos, seafood, pizza, or traditional American cuisine, they can find what they need right at home. Publix, Aldi and Walmart are conveniently located at the heart of the neighborhood. At Bartow Shopping Center, residents can shop at Harbor Freight, Amscot, Save-A-Lot and other retail stores.
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Parks for playing or learning
A cornerstone in Gordon Heights is the Polk Street Community Center and Playground, which includes baseball fields for Little League games and a banquet facility. Mary Holland Park is where residents spend time playing soccer, enjoy picnics by the ponds and walk their dogs. Just a few miles away, Fort Blount Park is decorated with pillars that tell the story of the 1851 settlement of Bartow, sitting across from the Polk County History Center & Genealogical Library. The park is also where the annual Chalk Walk is held.
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Chalk Walk and Tow Jam
Every 3rd Friday, Gordon Heights residents attend Bartow's Friday Fest, hosted by the non-profit organization Main Street Bartow INC. Affectionately known as "Tow Jam" by locals, this event includes music, drinks, barbecue, vendors and entertainment. Main Street Bartow INC. plans several other community events, like the annual Bartow Chalk Walk, while also working to improve Bartow by reviving downtown with art, promoting local businesses, and economically strengthening community assets.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Stephen Novak
Stephen Novak
Responds QuicklyLIVE FLORIDA REALTY
(863) 267-9310
80 Total Sales
2 in Gordon Heights
$152K - $255K Price Range
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Viktoria Strudwick
Viktoria Strudwick
LIVE FLORIDA REALTY
(863) 208-5854
20 Total Sales
1 in Gordon Heights
$222,500 Price
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Angelica Vazquez
Angelica Vazquez
EZ CHOICE REALTY
(656) 213-4026
46 Total Sales
1 in Gordon Heights
$295,000 Price
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Jennifer Arguello
Jennifer Arguello
Responds QuicklyMERCEDES INVESTMENTS LLC
(689) 215-8106
40 Total Sales
1 in Gordon Heights
$275,000 Price
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Martha Harrison
Martha Harrison
REMAX EXPERTS
(863) 656-0710
98 Total Sales
1 in Gordon Heights
$280,100 Price
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Mary Kay Cook
Mary Kay Cook
STRAIGHT UP REALTY & PM LLC
(863) 400-3301
89 Total Sales
1 in Gordon Heights
$289,900 Price
Schools
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View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Mary Holland Park
- Dog Park
- Lake
- Picnic Area
Richland Manor Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
MLK Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Polk Street Community Center and Playground
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Fort Blount Park
Bartow Peace River Landing
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Gordon Heights | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Gordon Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Gordon Heights, Bartow sell after 80 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Gordon Heights, Bartow over the last 12 months is $267,450, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$288,500
Median Sale Price
$267,450
Median Single Family Sale Price
$280,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$269,950
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
52
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$190
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,221
Number of Homes for Sale
21
Median Year Built
1962
Months of Supply
4.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,699
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,457
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
960
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,397 - $1,769 per month
- Fountain Place Apartments
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 750+ Sq Ft
- 1350 N Wilson Ave
- Bartow, FL
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,722
Median Age
35
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$43,612
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$59,634
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.1%
College Graduates
16.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
51°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
69
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
48
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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