$575,000

705 Church Street

Bartow, FL 33830

Active
4
Beds
3
Baths
3,124
Sq Ft
0.34
Acres
1898
Built
Fireplace$184/sqft360° tour
🏠Single Family Residence

Property type

🏗️1898

Year built

📐14,754 sqft

Lot size

📊$184

Price / sq ft

🏘️No HOA

HOA dues

📅77

Days on market

🚗1

Garage space

🌊X

Flood zone

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.

Estimated monthly payment

Principal & interest$2,908
Property taxes$356
Home insurance (est.)$264

Estimate only. Taxes use the listing's reported amount where available; insurance is a Florida-average estimate. Your actual payment will vary — run a full calculation or talk to a lender.

Price & listing history77 days on market

  1. Status: Active
    Mar 4, 2026
  2. Listed$595,000
    Mar 4, 2026
  3. Price reduced$575,000

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Facts & features

Property type
Residential
Sub type
Single Family Residence
Status
Active
Days on market
77
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

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

ElementaryASpessard L. Holland ElementaryGreatSchools ↗
MiddleBartow MiddleGreatSchools ↗
High SchoolBartow HighGreatSchools ↗

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

RoomLevelDimensions
Primary BedroomFirst17x15
Bedroom 2Second17x18
Bedroom 3Second15x17
Bedroom 4Second12x16
DenFirst12x11
KitchenFirst23x10
DinetteFirst8x10
Living RoomFirst24x18
Family RoomFirst16x16
Dining RoomFirst17x15

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 riskFEMA Zone XPanel 12105C0515G

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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