$460,000
SOLD JUN 20, 2025

520 E Stanford St Bartow, FL 33830

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,736 Sq Ft
8,350 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$168 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

75 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fruit Trees
  • Deck
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

As of June 2025

PRICED TO SELL, SELLERS HAVE POSITIONED THIS HOME BELOW THE APPRAISED VALUE.....Welcome to 520 E Stanford Street! Affectionately known as “The Best Kept Secret in Bartow” is a meticulously renovated Craftsman Bungalow-style residence that seamlessly blends historical charm with cutting-edge modern amenities. This automated smart home showcases bespoke craftsmanship and luxurious upgrades, offering a truly unique living experience. The home retains its classic Bungalow architectural style, exuding timeless appeal, and features a spacious front porch perfect for enjoying tranquil mornings. Elegant wood flooring creates a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout the main living areas, while meticulously crafted crown molding, coffered ceilings, and substantial baseboards highlight the home's attention to detail. Enjoy the peace of mind of a newer metal roof July 2023 and the custom windows which both enhance the aesthetic appeal and energy efficiency of the home.

Each room on the main floor boasts a uniquely designed ceiling, showcasing intricate detail, and the laser-engraved pictures add a touch of personalized elegance. With two sleeping quarters downstairs, including the primary suite, and three guest rooms upstairs this home is perfect for the small or growing family. Original transoms have been repurposed, preserving the home's historical character. The dining room, bathed in natural light, offers a bright and airy space for entertaining. A custom barrel ceiling graces the stairwell, creating a dramatic focal point, and preserved original architectural elements add to the home's historical authenticity.

The kitchen is a culinary masterpiece, featuring quartz countertops, soft-close drawers, solid wood cabinets, and high-end stainless steel appliances, including a 30 inch refrigerator and 30 inch freezer for all your food storage needs. A custom-built walk-in pantry provides optimal storage. The primary suite features a custom-built decorative fireplace with original brick, a luxurious Spanish-style bathroom with hand-painted tiles and a large walk-in closet, and access to an enclosed addition, the "piano room," which includes a full entertainment space and an outdoor grill area with the focal point of the room being the beautiful stained glass making this space the optimal place of relaxation. .

Three additional upstairs bedrooms offer versatile guest spaces. One of the rooms includes a wet bar and a backdrop that is ideal for a media or podcast studio/room.

This meticulously crafted home blends historical charm with modern luxury and unique artistic features, creating a truly exceptional living space. Conveniently located to Bartow's vibrant Main Street and downtown, you will find yourself walking distance from enjoying the cities favorite events such as Farmers Market at Ft Blount Park, Friday Fest, SCYFY Bartow, Blooming Arts Festival, restaurants, boutiques, and other businesses, this home is ready for new memories to be made!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Craig Burke

CRAIG BURKE REAL ESTATE GROUP, LLC License #3341829 Listed on: 03/05/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Jared Lippelgoos

COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL RE License #3381753

COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL RE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,249

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 8,350 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80x104
  • South Facing Home
  • Mature Landscaping
  • Corner Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is zoned R-3

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • HardiePlank Type

Interior Spaces

  • 2,736 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Crown Molding
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Inside Utility
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed

Schools

  • James E. Stephens Elementary School
  • Bartow Middle School
  • Bartow High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Summerlin School Lands Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,249

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Condition: Completed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Construction Materials: HardiPlank Type, Frame
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2736
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Building Area Total: 3420
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8350
  • Status: Sold
  • Street Direction: E
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Building Area Total Srch Sq M: 317.73
  • Escrow State: FL
  • Minimum Lease: No Minimum
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 168.13
  • Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
  • Water Access YN: 0
  • MFR_InLawSuiteYN: 0
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: Decorative, Electric, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
  • Foundation Details: Crawlspace
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room,Florida Room,Inside Utility
  • Living Area Meters: 254.18

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: South
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • Roof: Metal
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Water View YN: 0
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association 2 YN: 0
  • Association Approval Required YN: 0
  • Pet Restrictions: If in question, Buyer or Buyer's Agent should verify any pet restrictions with The City of Lakeland. None are known.

Fee Information

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: James E. Stephens Elem
  • High School: Bartow High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Bartow Middle

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R-3
  • Parcel Number: 25-30-05-375000-020030
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Dimensions: 80x104
  • Flood Zone Code: x

Rental Info

  • Lease Restrictions YN: 0
  • Additional Lease Restrictions: If in question, Buyer or Buyer's Agent should verify any approval process with The City of Lakeland. None are known.

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2248.92
  • Tax Block: B
  • Tax Book Number: 1-25A
  • Tax Lot: 3

Multi Family

  • Approval Process: If in question, Buyer or Buyer's Agent should verify any leasing restrictions with The City of Lakeland. None are known.

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 5, 2025
Closed on
Jun 20, 2025
Sold by
Hoch Tim and Hoch Kim
Bought by
Simpson Travis and Smith Samantha
Seller's Agent
Craig Burke
CRAIG BURKE REAL ESTATE GROUP, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Jared Lippelgoos
COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL RE
List Price
$470,000
Sold Price
$460,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.13%
Views
130
Current Estimated Value
$446,314

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$13,686
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.54%
Original Mortgage
$368,000
Outstanding Balance
$367,046
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$79,268

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 8, 2012
Closed on
Aug 12, 2013
Sold by
Adams Aurora V
Bought by
Hoch Tim and Hoch Kim
Seller's Agent
Sanda Andrews
GOOD COMPANY REALTY INC.
Buyer's Agent
Kim Hoch
List Price
$41,000
Sold Price
$35,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,000
-14.63%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
24.26%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 18, 2011
Sold by
Kumor William S and Adams Aurora V
Bought by
Adams Aurora

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 7, 2005
Sold by
Jones Daniel and Jones Melissa
Bought by
Kumor William S

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
6.29%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 2004
Sold by
Young Sheree
Bought by
Jones Daniel and Jones Melissa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$46,800
Interest Rate
5.73%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 1996
Sold by
Goldberg Charles S and Goldberg Lorraine F
Bought by
Young Sharee A
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $460,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $35,000 Home Solution Title Inc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $150,000 Vision Title Of Lakeland Llc
Warranty Deed $58,500 Hillsborough Title Inc
Warranty Deed $55,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $368,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $120,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $46,800 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/20/2025 06/20/25 Sold $460,000 -1.8% $168 / Sq Ft
05/19/2025 05/19/25 Pending -- -- --
04/11/2025 04/11/25 Price Changed $468,500 -0.3% $171 / Sq Ft
03/05/2025 03/05/25 For Sale $470,000 +1242.9% $172 / Sq Ft
07/07/2014 07/07/14 Off Market $35,000 -- --
08/12/2013 08/12/13 Sold $35,000 -14.6% $24 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/19/2013 02/19/13 Pending -- -- --
12/07/2012 12/07/12 Price Changed $41,000 0.0% $28 / Sq Ft
12/07/2012 12/07/12 For Sale $41,000 +5.1% $28 / Sq Ft
11/27/2012 11/27/12 Pending -- -- --
11/27/2012 11/27/12 Price Changed $39,000 -4.9% $27 / Sq Ft
11/25/2012 11/25/12 Price Changed $41,000 0.0% $28 / Sq Ft
11/25/2012 11/25/12 For Sale $41,000 +5.1% $28 / Sq Ft
08/15/2012 08/15/12 Pending -- -- --
08/08/2012 08/08/12 For Sale $39,000 -- $27 / Sq Ft
Source: Stellar MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

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 $2,249 $143,642 -- --
2024 $2,100 $139,594 -- --
2023 $2,100 $135,528 $0 $0
2022 $1,792 $131,581 $0 $0
2021 $1,386 $111,921 $0 $0
2020 $1,256 $110,376 $0 $0
2018 $1,234 $105,882 $0 $0
2017 $1,203 $103,704 $0 $0
2016 $1,193 $101,571 $0 $0
2015 $1,030 $39,633 $0 $0
2014 $732 $36,030 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: B4901855

Stellar MLS

APN: 25-30-05-375000-020030