705 E Church St Bartow, FL 33830
Estimated payment $3,532/month
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- High Ceiling
- Den
- Main Floor Primary Bedroom
- No HOA
- Farmhouse Sink
About This Home
Come see this stunning 4 bedroom 3 bathroom home located in the heart of Bartow’s historic district. This 1898 home is one of the oldest houses in Bartow boasting 3,124 sqft of living area, 11ft high ceilings, crown molding, hardwood floors, built in bookshelves, exposed wood ceiling beams in living room, sun room, formal dining room, wood molding staircase, oak floors downstairs, pine floors upstairs, updated upstairs bathroom with glass shower doors, new A/C unit upstairs, large guest bedrooms, new ceiling fans, giant front porch, metal roof with new screws, new flat roof over carport, new carport floor paint, and a transferable termite bond. This home has large windows offering tons of natural light and incredible views of the courtyard and other surrounding historic homes. The spacious kitchen has recently been updated to include the conveniences of modern life with quartz countertops, stainless appliances, brand new dishwasher, deep farmhouse sink, butlers pantry, and gas range. The ground floor master suite has a completely updated bathroom with walk in glass shower enclosure, walk in closet, shiplap walls, subway tiles, and dual sinks. The living room and family room areas are divided by double sided wood burning fireplaces. The sun room that overlooks the large sweeping front porch could easily be used as a fifth bedroom if needed. The home sits on a huge .34 acre corner lot in the middle of charming Bartow's Main Street District which offers restaurants, community events, and historic sites including the Polk County courthouse. Enjoy relaxing and entertaining outside with mature shady oaks, a large fire pit, brick patio, custom playhouse with climbing wall and swing-set, wood privacy fence, long driveway, double gate, rebuilt detached garage, new wood decking on front porch, workshop, and two car carport. The home is conveniently located to several shopping centers, grocery stores, restaurants, parks, Polk State College, and the Polk Parkway for easy commutes to Tampa and Orlando.
Listing Agent
ROOST REALTY GROUP LLC Brokerage Phone: 863-398-0267 License #3294079 Listed on: 03/04/2026
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,266
Year Built
- Built in 1898
Lot Details
- 14,754 Sq Ft Lot
- North Facing Home
- Wood Fence
Parking
- 1 Car Garage
- 2 Carport Spaces
Home Design
- Bi-Level Home
- Frame Construction
- Metal Roof
Interior Spaces
- 3,124 Sq Ft Home
- Built-In Features
- Crown Molding
- High Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- French Doors
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Den
- Crawl Space
Kitchen
- Dinette
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Farmhouse Sink
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- Walk-In Closet
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry in Garage
Outdoor Features
- Exterior Lighting
Schools
- Spessard L. Holland Elementary School
- Bartow Middle School
- Bartow High School
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Thermostat
- High Speed Internet
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Lytles 2Nd Add Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Visit Down Payment Resource Website
- Legal Lot and Block 8 / 1
- Assessor Parcel Number 25-30-05-371000-001080
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $4,266 | $257,500 | -- | -- |
| 2024 | $4,077 | $250,243 | -- | -- |
| 2023 | $4,077 | $242,954 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $3,570 | $235,878 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $3,374 | $229,008 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $3,125 | $225,846 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $3,143 | $216,652 | $13,805 | $202,847 |
| 2017 | $2,559 | $121,851 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $2,469 | $110,774 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $2,268 | $100,704 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $1,907 | $91,549 | $0 | $0 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2026 03/04/26 | For Sale | $595,000 | +147.9% | $190 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/30/2017 10/30/17 | Off Market | $240,000 | -- | -- | |
| 07/31/2017 07/31/17 | Sold | $240,000 | -4.0% | $77 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 06/02/2017 06/02/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/25/2017 04/25/17 | For Sale | $249,900 | -- | $80 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $240,000 | Paramount Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $362,800 | Landamerica Commonwealth | |
| Warranty Deed | $330,000 | Commonwealth Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $66,200 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $115,350 | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $315,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $228,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $290,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $264,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $220,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $55,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Stellar MLS
MLS Number: L4959897
APN: 25-30-05-371000-001080
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