Residential Property - Single Family Residence in Bartow
Listing Price: $542,000 (Mortgage Calculator →)
Description of Property
Two homes on one beautifully landscaped property—ideal for multi-generational living, guests, or rental income! The main home, built in 1925, blends classic charm with modern updates. It was completely replumbed and rewired in 2017. A metal roof was installed in May 2004 and updated in 2025 with wood Zac screws and a cricket was installed for the chimney. The AC was installed in 2016. In 2006 water was connected to the City water system and remains on a 1,500-gallon septic tank system. 2023 the septic tank was pumped and cleaned out. The home was freshly repainted in 2025. Inside, the layout includes a living room, dining room, kitchen, bedrooms, and a welcoming front porch. The primary bathroom features a walk-in shower and a large closet. A bonus room just off the primary bedroom, leading to the front porch area, can be used as an additional bedroom, office, study, or flex space. The fenced yard is a true garden retreat, featuring fruit trees including Finger Lime, Pink Variegated Lemon, Sopapilla, and Longan, along with an array of flowering trees, shrubs, and vines such as Japanese Orchid Tree, Purple Jacaranda, Hibiscus (Jamaica), and Magnolias—ensuring something is always in bloom. The second home, built in 2006, is fully self-contained with a full kitchen and full bath, making it perfect as a mother-in-law suite, guest house, or rental opportunity. The 2nd home was built in 1974 as a garage. Then it was totally remodeled into the house it is today in 2006. It offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, a separate entrance, and a one-car enclosed garage. This home was rewired in 2017 and the ceiling fans were updated in the living room and one bedroom. Home features a 2023 HVAC system, and was reroofed with shingles in 2025. The interior was repainted in 2025, and brand-new carpet was installed in the bedrooms. Both homes share the same septic system. This versatile property offers space, income potential, and a lush, private setting—an exceptional opportunity for a wide range of living arrangements. Please call for a private showing!
Property Details At A Glance
Property Type: Residential
Property Use or Sub Type: Single Family Residence
City: Bartow
County: Polk
Subdivision: None
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sq. Ft. Gross: 1,781
Sq. Ft. Living Area: 1,313
Cost per (heated) sqare foot: $413
Year built: 1925
Annual Tax: $2,183
Taxes and fees can change periodically, and other fees may apply. Please check with your Suncoasteam agent for more details.
Appliances: Refrigerator
Flooring: Hardwood
Pool & Waterfront Info
Private Pool: Not specified
Exterior & Construction
Construction: Wood Frame
Foundation: Crawlspace
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Private Entrance
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Floors in Unit: One
Cooling: Central Air
Heating & Fuel: Central
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Public
Lot Information
Lot Size (acres): 0.86
Lot Size (sq. ft.): 37,361 square feet
Front Exposure: South
Legal Description & Other Information
Financing Available: FHA
Parcel Number: 252931000000041020
Zoning: RC
Tax Legal Desc.: BEG 420 FT W OF SE COR OF NE1/4 OF SW1/4 RUN N 210 FT W 210 FT S 210 FT E TO BEG LESS R/W FOR LYLE PARKWAY
Section: 31
Range: 25
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