$575,000
705 Church Street
Bartow, FL 33830
Listing updated: June 22, 2026 at 8:31 PM ET
Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Garage space
Flood zone
About this home
Maybe this? Come see this stunning 4 bedroom 3 bathroom Folk Victorian 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, decorative gable trim, clapboard siding, 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 period 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. Seller is offering $10,000 seller concessions towards buyer’s closing costs an/or an interest rate buy down.
Estimated monthly payment
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Price & listing history110 days on market
- Status: ActiveMar 4, 2026
- Listed$595,000Mar 4, 2026
- Price reduced$575,000
Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Single Family Residence
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 110
- Subdivision
- Lytles 2nd Add
- County
- Polk
- Year built
- 1898
- Living area
- 3,124 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $184
- Building area
- 4,177 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 14,754 sq ft
- Lot category
- 1/4 to less than 1/2
- Flood zone
- X (12105C0515G)
- Garage
- 1 spaces
- Annual taxes
- $4,266 (2024)
- Parcel #
- 25-30-05-371000-001080
- Zoning
- XX
- MLS #
- L4959897
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Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full bathrooms
- 3
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Interior features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Laundry
- In Garage, Laundry Room
- Stories / Levels
- Two
- Direction faces
- North
- Fireplace
- Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Attached garage
- No
- Carport
- Yes
HOA & Financial
- Total monthly fees
- $0/mo
- Total annual fees
- $0
- CDD
- No
- Homestead exemption
- Yes
- Min lease term
- No Minimum
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- No
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- French Doors, Lighting, Sidewalk
- Construction materials
- Frame
- Roof
- Metal
- Foundation
- Crawlspace
- Road surface
- Paved
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected
Schools
Letter grades: Florida DOE 2024–25 school grades (Orange, Seminole, Lake, Osceola, Brevard). Assigned schools from the listing agent — verify enrollment with the district.
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Bedroom | First | 17x15 |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | 17x18 |
| Bedroom 3 | Second | 15x17 |
| Bedroom 4 | Second | 12x16 |
| Den | First | 12x11 |
| Kitchen | First | 23x10 |
| Dinette | First | 8x10 |
| Living Room | First | 24x18 |
| Family Room | First | 16x16 |
| Dining Room | First | 17x15 |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-03-04
- On market date
- 2026-03-04
- Original list price
- $595,000
- Occupant type
- Owner
- MLS area
- 33830 - Bartow
- Listing AOR
- Lakeland
- Status changed
- 2026-03-04
- Tax legal description
- LYTLES 2ND ADD DB J PG 345 BLK 1 LOTS 8 TO 11 & 12 TO 15 LESS S 75 FT
Flood risk
Minimal-risk area outside the mapped floodplain. Flood insurance is optional and typically low-cost.
Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Location
Directions
Heading south on Bartow HWY, turn left on Chruch St, The destination will be on your right.
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