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Residential development near modern amenities amid rural Polk County
With development popping up amid the rural landscape of Florida’s fastest-growing county, Greater Bartow is a neighborhood that offers an intriguing mix of personas. “You have a small hometown feel where you are away from it all, but you’re close enough to do everything you want,” says Mike Troller, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty in nearby Lakeland. Residents have access to a diverse set of amenities – from the shopping and dining options in historic downtown Bartow to outdoor recreation highlighted by a nearby lake.
Highland City is ranked among the best places to live in Florida with a rural small town feel.
Horses can be seen throughout the Highland City countryside among the cattle.
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Homes have quickly overtaken cows
Cows still roam the open spaces of the neighborhood, but they continue to be joined by new homes. Mid-sized custom homes in subdivisions settings and multi-level contemporary homes in gated communities highlight the neighborhood's newest construction. “A lot of the farmland around here is being developed because available land is scarce, so there’s been a lot of residential growth,” Troller says. Traditional ranch-style homes on spacious lots are common among established housing. Prices typically range between the low $300,000s to the mid-$500,000s, although homes that include additional acreage can sell for $650,000 or more. While sidewalks make it easy to traverse individual planned communities, the neighborhood is not serviced by public transport nor is it particularly bike-friendly. Travel in and out of the neighborhood requires a vehicle. Fortunately, amenities are always close by. “We don’t walk much around here to go places, but our drives are very minimal,” Troller says.
While Highland City is an older city it keeps its small town charm and is close to attractions.
The Craftsman style has become a very popular option for ranchers with its unique charm.
Highland City is becoming a popular location to move and new home communities are popping up.
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Main Street Bartow is a charming blast from the past
Charm City Seafood, known for its crab cakes, is the neighborhood’s lone eatery, but nearby U.S. Highway 98, also known as Bartow Road, provides quick and easy access to shopping and dining. Residents can stock up at Publix in the Golden Gate shopping center, and featured restaurants include the Broadway Diner, a go-to for traditional American breakfasts. Main Street Bartow just a few miles south of the neighborhood, provides an array of independent stores and eateries, including popular stops Two Crazy Nuts; an ice cream shop and candy store; UnFiltered, a Bohemian-style coffeehouse; and Front Page Brewing, located inside what used to be the Polk County Democrat newspaper building. “Downtown Bartow is very old-fashioned with Colonial-style buildings,” Troller says. “It’s like you’ve gone back in time, but you can still do all your shopping and dining.” Downtown also hosts popular community events, including an annual Christmas parade and a monthly Friday Fest, where Main Street is cordoned off for a community event featuring food, music and special shopping deals.
Downtown Bartow host many events throughout the year including the monthly Fridayfest.
UnFiltered, a Bohemian-style coffeehouse in the heart of downtown Bartow is a local favorite.
Enjoy the fresh Florida air with some lunch at Sweet Magnolias or ice cream from Two Crazy Nuts.
With a wide selection of delicious choices Broadway Diner is a popular hangout for locals.
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Fort Fraser Trail, Lake Hancock provide outdoor recreation
The Fort Fraser Trail, which starts just outside downtown, runs through the neighborhood and past Lake Hancock for almost 8 miles, providing convenient recreation for walkers, joggers and bike riders. “That is kind of Bartow’s version of Lakeland’s Lake Hollingsworth trail, where you can walk and exercise amid nature,” Troller says. Lake Hancock, which covers more than 250 acres, is the perfect setting for boating and fishing. The adjacent Circle B Bar Reserve offers a collection of ecological diversity that nature lovers are sure to enjoy. Along primitive trails dotted with native flora, visitors are treated to the sights of alligators, birds and other creatures in their natural habitats. The reserve also is home to the interactive exhibit-filled Polk Nature Discovery Center.
Fort Fraser Trail is the perfect location walking, jogging, and getting fresh air.
The majestic White Heron is just one of the many birds present in Circle B Bar.
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Bartow High School is well-rated by Niche
Students can attend James E. Stephens Elementary, a C-minus-rated school by Niche located just outside the neighborhood; Bartow Middle, a C-rated school; and Bartow High, a B-plus-rated school that offers the prestigious International Baccalaureate program.
James E. Stephens Elementary School is a public school located in Bartow, FL.
Bartow Middle has over 1,000 students in grades 6-8.
Bartow Senior High School, home of the Yellow Jackets is rated B+ by Niche.
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Highway 98 provides direct access to Lakeland and its attractions
Citrus Connection bus stops are available outside the neighborhood along Highway 98, providing additional access to the amenities in and around Bartow. Residents also enjoy proximity to points of interest throughout the region. Highway 98 connects directly to Lakeland about 12 miles north. Polk County’s largest city is home to a buzzy downtown dining scene and cultural attractions that include the Florida Children’s Museum and the campus of Florida Southern College, a national landmark that is home to 13 buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the largest single-site collection of the famed architect’s work. State Road 60, which can be accessed just south of the neighborhood, connects directly to Tampa and its international airport about 40 miles west.
The Citrus Connection provides area transport for residents throughout Polk County.
Kids can run wild while also learning through play at The Florida's Children's Museum in BSP.
Visit nearby Florida Southern College and enjoy some of famed architect Frank L. Wrights work.
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Greater Bartow Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Greater Bartow, Bartow sell after 87 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Greater Bartow, Bartow over the last 12 months is $335,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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