$212,000
SOLD APR 18, 2022

605 Forrest Dr Bartow, FL 33830

Gordon Heights Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
874 Sq Ft
8,625 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$243 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • No HOA
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Bartow Senior High School Rated A-
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

About This Home

As of June 2025

3 bedroom 2 bathrooms freshly painted home and ready for a new owner! New roof (2022), ac (2018), and windows! No carpet! Updated bathrooms and just a clean home with a great back yard! Move in ready! AND next to everything!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Brown

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY License #3422276 Listed on: 03/10/2022

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Last Buyer's Agent

Malachi Gaddis

BAST COMMERCIAL GROUP License #3396739

BAST COMMERCIAL GROUP

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,397

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 8,625 Sq Ft Lot
  • East Facing Home

Parking

  • 1 Carport Space

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Block Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 874 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Richland Manor Unit No 3 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,397

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Construction Materials: Block
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 874
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Building Area Total: 1300
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8625
  • Directions to Property: 98 E Van Fleet to 60 W Van Fleet to Right on Richland Rd Left on Forrest- home is on the left In real life Im directionally challenged- confirm with your GPS lol
  • Status: Sold
  • Down Payment Resource URL: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/MFRMLS/P4919824?w=Agent&skip_sso=true
  • Down Payment Resource URL 2: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/MFRMLS/P4919824?w=Customer
  • Homestead Y N: No
  • Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
  • Unit Number Y N: No
  • Ratio: Close Price\List Price: 0.92174
  • Price per Sq Ft: 242.56
  • Close to Original List Price Ratio: 0.92174
  • Ratio: Current Price\Building Area Total: 163.08
  • View: No
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Master Bedroom Main Floor
  • Appliances Included: Range
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Levels: One
  • Street Number Modifier: 605
  • Room Count: 3

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: East
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalk, Storage
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water View Y N: No
  • Water Access Y N: No
  • Water Extras Y N: No
  • Disclosures: Lead Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 1
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking: No

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: None
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Approval Required YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 25 30 06 385800 016060
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Flood Zone Code: X

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Minimum Lease: 1-7 Days
  • Lease Restrictions Y N: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1396.75
  • Tax Book Number: #42 #47

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 20, 2025
Closed on
Jun 3, 2025
Sold by
Finley Christina and Nguyen Cindy
Bought by
Butler Michelle
Seller's Agent
Malachi Gaddis
BAST COMMERCIAL GROUP
Buyer's Agent
Jody Pagan
PAIGE WAGNER HOMES REALTY
List Price
$224,500
Sold Price
$228,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,500
1.56%
Views
68

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-16.34%
Original Mortgage
$201,465
Outstanding Balance
$201,465
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$20,119

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 2002
Sold by
Duncan Frank and Duncan Shellie W
Bought by
Duncan Shellie W Trust
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $228,000 Florida Professional Title
Warranty Deed $228,000 Florida Professional Title
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $201,465 FHA
Closed $201,465 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/03/2025 06/03/25 Sold $228,000 +1.6% $259 / Sq Ft
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Pending -- -- --
04/28/2025 04/28/25 For Sale $224,500 0.0% $255 / Sq Ft
04/18/2025 04/18/25 Pending -- -- --
04/10/2025 04/10/25 Price Changed $224,500 -1.5% $255 / Sq Ft
03/26/2025 03/26/25 Price Changed $228,000 -3.0% $259 / Sq Ft
03/20/2025 03/20/25 For Sale $235,000 +10.8% $267 / Sq Ft
04/18/2022 04/18/22 Sold $212,000 -7.8% $243 / Sq Ft
03/17/2022 03/17/22 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2022 03/10/22 For Sale $230,000 -- $263 / 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
2023 $283 $173,573 $23,000 $150,573
2022 $1,695 $69,197 $0 $0
2021 $1,397 $62,906 $0 $0
2020 $1,212 $89,539 $16,500 $73,039
2018 $1,045 $70,757 $15,500 $55,257
2017 $949 $42,965 $0 $0
2016 $865 $39,059 $0 $0
2015 $775 $35,508 $0 $0
2014 $732 $32,280 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Malachi Gaddis

    BAST COMMERCIAL GROUP

  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Jody Pagan

    PAIGE WAGNER HOMES REALTY

  • Y

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Yolanda Floyd

    PAIGE WAGNER HOMES REALTY

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Susan Brown

    COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: P4919824

Stellar MLS

APN: 25-30-06-385800-016060

Florida Polk County Bartow 33830 Gordon Heights

605 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL

This home is located at 605 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL 33830 and is currently priced at $212,000, approximately $242 per square foot. This property was built in 1961. 605 Forrest Dr is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including James E. Stephens Elementary School, Spessard L Holland Elementary School, and Bartow Elementary Academy.

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