NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1188 de La Palma Ave Bartow, FL 33830

Bartow Area

Estimated Value: $336,759 - $368,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,102 Sq Ft
$167/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 17, 2025

Last sale price $345,000 $164 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,185 / mo

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Oak Trees
  • Property is near public transit
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ranch Style House
  • Sun or Florida Room

About This Home

As of October 2025

Nestled on a spacious quarter-acre lot with a fenced rear yard and no HOA, 1188 De La Palma in Bartow, FL 33830 is a tastefully updated home that perfectly blends modern comfort with timeless charm. The interior boasts a generous open great room and dining area, ideal for entertaining, while the kitchen offers ample storage to meet all your culinary needs. Multiple French doors lead to a bright Florida room, creating a seamless connection to the backyard oasis. Located near the enchanting Christmas Tree Lane, residents enjoy seasonal magic right in their neighborhood. Just minutes away, historic downtown Bartow offers a variety of charming boutique shops and dining experiences, set against a backdrop of preserved architecture and rich local history, making this home a true gem in a vibrant and storied community.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Craig Burke

CRAIG BURKE REAL ESTATE GROUP, LLC Brokerage Phone: 863-899-5010 License #3341829 Listed on: 07/27/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Steve Donahue

LIVE FLORIDA REALTY License #3500429

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,598

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 10,454 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 78x134
  • South Facing Home
  • Fenced
  • Irrigation Equipment
  • Oak Trees
  • Property is zoned R-1A

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,102 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Blinds
  • French Doors
  • Great Room
  • Family Room
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry in unit
  • Inside Utility
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Dinette
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Shower

Schools

  • Floral Avenue Elementary School
  • Bartow Middle School
  • Bartow High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Outdoor Storage
  • Property is near public transit

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • La Serena Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,598

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

10,454 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 2102
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Building Area Total: 2616
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10454
  • Status: Sold
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Building Area Total Srch Sq M: 243.03
  • Escrow State: FL
  • Minimum Lease: No Minimum
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 164.13
  • Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
  • Water Access YN: 0
  • MFR_InLawSuiteYN: 0
  • Attribution Contact: 863-899-5010
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Levels: One
  • Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • Additional Rooms: Formal Dining Room Separate,Formal Living Room Separate,Great Room,Inside Utility,Storage Rooms
  • Living Area Meters: 195.28

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: South
  • Other Structures: Storage
  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Storage
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water View YN: 0
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Parking Features: None

Utilities

  • Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Street Lights
  • Association: No
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association 2 YN: 0

Fee Information

  • Total Annual Fees: 0.00
  • Total Monthly Fees: 0.00

Schools

  • Elementary School: Floral Avenue Elem
  • High School: Bartow High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Bartow Middle

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R-1A
  • Parcel Number: 17-30-25-428500-002230
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: City Limits, In County, Near Public Transit, Paved
  • Lot Dimensions: 78x134
  • Flood Zone Code: X
  • Future Land Use: 0249

Rental Info

  • Lease Restrictions YN: 0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1598
  • Tax Block: 002230
  • Tax Book Number: 0021/0035
  • Tax Lot: 001

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 27, 2025
Closed on
Oct 17, 2025
Sold by
Schaill Taylor and Schaill James T
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Craig Burke
CRAIG BURKE REAL ESTATE GROUP, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Steve Donahue
LIVE FLORIDA REALTY
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$345,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
6.15%
Views
65
Current Estimated Value
$337,033

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$7,967
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.24%
Original Mortgage
$345,000
Outstanding Balance
$342,457
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$9,483

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2022
Sold by
Gail Porterfield Linda
Bought by
Schaill James T and Schaill Taylor S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$242,500
Interest Rate
4.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 2021
Sold by
Porterfield Linda Gail
Bought by
Hoffman Geraldine L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2016
Sold by
Hoffman Geraldine L
Bought by
Hoffman Geraldine L and Porterfield Linda Gail

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 24, 2008
Sold by
Florida Real Estate Enterprises Llc
Bought by
Hoffman Franklin E and Hoffman Geraldine L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
6.51%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 2007
Sold by
Hartsaw Doug E and Hartsaw Donna F
Bought by
Florida Real Estate Enterprises Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2004
Sold by
Bobbitt Judy E and Gross Wilma R
Bought by
Hartsaw Doug E and Hartsaw Donna F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$88,000
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 27, 2001
Sold by
Gross Wilma R
Bought by
Bobbitt Judy E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 2000
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Guaranty Insurance Corporation

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2000
Sold by
Clerk Of The Court
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 1996
Sold by
Osborne Samuel R and Osborne Nancy L
Bought by
Murphy James H and Murphy Amy M
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$345,000 None Listed On Document
Schaill James T $250,000 New Title Company Name
Hoffman Geraldine L -- Accommodation
Hoffman Geraldine L -- Attorney
Hoffman Franklin E $160,000 American Home Title Of Tampa
Florida Real Estate Enterprises Llc $115,000 Attorney
Hartsaw Doug E $112,000 Suncoast Title Agency Of Tam
Bobbitt Judy E $2,500 --
Bobbitt Judy E -- --
Guaranty Insurance Corporation $91,600 --
Bobbitt Judy E $87,000 --
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation -- --
Murphy James H $91,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $345,000
Closed Schaill James T $242,500
Previous Owner Hoffman Franklin E $120,000
Previous Owner Hartsaw Doug E $88,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/17/2025 10/17/25 Sold $345,000 +6.2% $164 / Sq Ft
08/12/2025 08/12/25 Pending -- -- --
07/27/2025 07/27/25 For Sale $325,000 -- $155 / Sq Ft
Source: Stellar MLS

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,897 $257,165 $39,892 $217,273
2024 $4,442 $263,688 $39,892 $223,796
2023 $4,442 $262,732 $38,517 $224,215
2022 $4,053 $222,345 $31,639 $190,706
2021 $869 $82,005 $0 $0
2020 $756 $80,873 $0 $0
2018 $726 $77,581 $0 $0
2017 $705 $75,985 $0 $0
2016 $699 $74,422 $0 $0
2015 $615 $73,905 $0 $0
2014 $691 $73,318 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: B4902020

Stellar MLS

APN: 25-30-17-428500-002230

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