NOT LISTED FOR SALE

735 Formosa Ave Bartow, FL 33830

Estimated Value: $243,000 - $271,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,417 Sq Ft
$179/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 11, 2025

Last sale price $276,000 $195 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,372 / mo

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Reverse Osmosis System
  • Corner Lot
  • No HOA
  • Open Floorplan
  • Stone Countertops
  • Mature Landscaping

About This Home

As of April 2025

This charming and beautifully updated 3 bedroom 2 bath home blends vintage charm with modern upgrades. Featuring a split bedroom, open floor plan, this home boasts a gourmet kitchen with stylish two toned cabinets, stone countertops, and upgraded stainless steel appliances. Enjoy natural light through the huge bay window with double paned argon gas windows and the excellence of luxury hardwood laminate flooring. The oversized master suite includes a spacious walk in closet and a luxurious master bath. Enjoy your morning coffee in the enclosed front porch, or step out back to a large 10x15' screened in back porch, perfect for relaxing, along with 2 sheds and an exterior generator plug. Recent updates include a newer roof (2022), updated plumbing and electrical, and a 10yr old ac and water heater. Situated on a corner lot, this home is just a 15 min walk to downtown, near the Civic Center, bike trails, and Frasier Trail - Ideal for those who love an active lifestyle. Don't miss this move in ready gem!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michelle Howard

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SMART 1 Brokerage Phone: 863-508-3000 License #3443535 Listed on: 02/06/2025

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SMART 1

Last Buyer's Agent

Beth Lusa

DREAM REALTY GROUP License #3063274

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $490

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 8,986 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 90x100
  • Southeast Facing Home
  • Mature Landscaping
  • Corner Lot

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Asbestos

Interior Spaces

  • 1,417 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Inside Utility
  • Laundry Room
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile Flooring
  • Smart Home

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal
  • Reverse Osmosis System

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Closet Cabinetry
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Shed

Schools

  • Bartow Elementary Academy
  • Bartow Middle School
  • Bartow High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Thermostat
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Azalea Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$490

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

8,986 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Construction Materials: Asbestos, Block, Frame
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1417
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Building Area Total: 1545
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8986
  • Status: Sold
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Owner
  • Building Area Total Srch Sq M: 143.54
  • Escrow City: Lakeland
  • Escrow State: FL
  • Escrow Street Name: Florida Ave S
  • Minimum Lease: No Minimum
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 194.78
  • Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
  • Water Access YN: 0
  • MFR_BedroomClosetType: Walk-in Closet
  • MFR_BedroomClosetType: Built-in Closet
  • MFR_InLawSuiteYN: 0
  • Attribution Contact: 863-508-3000
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Smart Home, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Kitchen Reverse Osmosis System, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Additional Rooms: Inside Utility
  • Living Area Meters: 131.64

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: Southeast
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Exterior Features: Sliding Doors, Storage
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water View YN: 0
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association 2 YN: 0

Fee Information

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Bartow Elem Academy
  • High School: Bartow High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Bartow Middle

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R-1
  • Parcel Number: 25-30-07-400300-005030
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Dimensions: 90x100
  • Flood Zone Code: X

Rental Info

  • Lease Restrictions YN: 0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 490.47
  • Tax Block: 5
  • Tax Book Number: 34-17
  • Tax Lot: 3

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 6, 2025
Closed on
Mar 25, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Michelle Howard
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SMART 1
Buyer's Agent
Beth Lusa
DREAM REALTY GROUP
List Price
$295,000
Sold Price
$276,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-6.44%
Views
23
Current Estimated Value
$254,140

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$21,860
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.70%
Original Mortgage
$271,000
Outstanding Balance
$269,547
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$15,407
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$276,000 Golden Rule Title
$276,000 Golden Rule Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $271,000
Closed $271,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/11/2025 04/11/25 Sold $276,000 -3.2% $195 / Sq Ft
03/04/2025 03/04/25 Pending -- -- --
02/21/2025 02/21/25 Price Changed $285,000 -3.4% $201 / Sq Ft
02/06/2025 02/06/25 For Sale $295,000 -- $208 / 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 $88 $39,853 -- --
2024 $564 $38,730 -- --
2023 $564 $37,602 -- --
2022 $421 $36,507 $0 $0
2021 $341 $35,444 $0 $0
2020 $261 $33,968 $0 $0
2018 $234 $32,585 $0 $0
2017 $222 $31,915 $0 $0
2016 $210 $31,259 $0 $0
2015 $109 $31,042 $0 $0
2014 $200 $30,796 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: P4933600

Stellar MLS

APN: 25-30-07-400300-005030

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