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Sunny, small-town West Bartow
West Bartow is a neighborhood in a quintessential Central Florida small town. “It has a very Norman Rockwellian feel. It’s quaint, especially downtown, and has lots of unique mom and pop shops,” says Virginia Condello, executive director at the Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce. The area is quiet with sunny Florida weather, the attraction of West Bartow being the absence of big-city attractions. Yet, locals nonetheless host their own events and create a community appeal centered around the historic Main Street. West Bartow falls in between Orlando and Tampa, placing it around 45 miles from both Walt Disney World and the Florida Gulf Coast in respective directions. The immense Polk County Public Schools district and Polk County Courthouse both bring many employment opportunities to the area. With quick access to US Route 17, US Route 98 and State Road 60, locals can easily commute to surrounding areas.
Various property sizes in West Bartow
Diverse home styles can be found in West Bartow, but three-bedroom ranch-style houses are most common and sell in the $300,000 to $500,000 range. Contemporary-style and large Victorian homes are thrown into the architectural mix as well, often starting around $600,000. Residential streets are typically lined by well-kept lawns, palms and other trees overlayed with Spanish moss. Sidewalks are sparse, and roads tend to be relatively narrow. Bartow is on the verge of residential growth. “Surrounding land has been owned by several families whose younger members are planning to sell,” Condello says. With this newly available land, more properties are being built.
Contemporary Farmhomes have become a popular home style in Bartow and keeps with the rural feel.
Charming Cap Cod homes adds to the eclectic feel of West Bartow.
Colonial Style homes only add to the historical feel of West Bartow.
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Local events on Main Street and architectural draws
The most popular events in West Bartow happen on Main Street, such as weekly farmers markets, a Sparkling Wine Stroll through historic downtown and antique markets. The Polk County History Center and Genealogical Library displays artifacts from the area. The museum also hosts events, such as the Festival of Wreaths, which presents a silent auction, selfies with Santa and architectural tours in the museum. A beloved event also includes the Bartow Adult Concert Band’s free concert to over 500 locals. One of West Bartow’s most famous landmarks is the Wonder House. The 18-room property is an architectural marvel from the 1920s, as it has never needed air conditioning under the hot Florida sun because of its installed aqueducts. The Wonder House was built by an architect and poet who was told he had one year left to live, so he moved his family to West Bartow and built his dream home. Visitors come to the house to see its unique elements, such as ponds, elaborate porches, bridges and rooms with four doors each. The eight-bedroom, eight-bathroom historical Victorian home from the 1991 film, My Girl can be found in the neighborhood as well.
Enjoy a nice stroll down Main Street in Bartow.
The Polk County History Center & Genealogical Library was designed by Edward Columbus Hosford.
Large historic homes can be found in West Bartow that are being renovated into Bed & Breakfast's
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West Bartow facilities, activities and advancements
The waterside Mary Holland Park and Summerlin Park collectively offer playgrounds, fishing spots, walking trails with exercise equipment, a dog park and green space. Scientific studies and advancements are also happening in West Bartow. Assure Infusions is building a production plant to safely mass produce IV bags with robot technology: an important measure after the commodity took a hit during the pandemic. The Florida Industrial and Phosphate Research Institute lab is researching how the mining of rare earth could allow the US to extract its own materials to make technology, such as iPhones, domestically.
Numerous Polk County schools
Polk County Public Schools serves children in West Bartow with over 150 schools across all divisions. Primary school kids can attend Bartow Elementary Academy (BEA), which scores a B on Niche and has STEM programs. Sixth through eighth graders can then study at Bartow Middle School, rated C. Bartow Senior High School gets a B-plus and offers unique athletic opportunities, such as men and women’s weightlifting teams, golf and cheerleading. Bartow High also has International Baccalaureate programs and the military structured Summerlin Academy.
Bartow Elementary Academy is an above average, public, magnet school located in Bartow, FL.
Bartow Senior High School home of the Blue Jackets is an above average public school in Bartow.
Bartow Middle School provides education in the neighborhood of
Bartow.
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Small and large businesses in West Bartow
Off US Highway 98, residents have access to a Walmart Supercenter nearby along with an Aldi, Lowe’s, Ace Hardware, Walgreens, Publix and casual dining options. Main Street offers sit-down options such as Unfiltered Bartow and Hacienda Mexico. Local shops populate the street as well, including This N That antique store.
Come enjoy an authentic Mexican and Tex-Mex dish at Hacienda Mexico Restaurante in Bartow, FL.
West Bartow residents can get all their shopping needs at their local Publix Supermarket.
Bartow Shopping Center has a variety of shopping and dining options for locals.
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Convenience around Polk County and commute to big cities
Proximity to major routes, such as US Route 17, US Route 98 and State Road 60 allows residents to commute to surrounding cities and throughout the county. The Citrus Connection is the neighborhood public transit provided by the Lakeland Area Mass Transit Direct. The Bartow Executive Airport is about 8 miles from the area, primarily servicing private flights, a flight school, and it houses a restaurant.
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On average, homes in West Bartow, Bartow sell after 112 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in West Bartow, Bartow over the last 12 months is $330,601, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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