Opportunity is knocking! This 4-bedroom, 1-bath block home is priced to sell and ready for the right buyer to bring it to life. Whether you're a first-time buyer looking to build equity or an investor adding to your portfolio, this is the kind of deal that doesn't come around often in today's market. Located in Bartow, one of Polk County's most established and affordable communities, you're close to schools, local shops, and everyday conveniences. The bones are there; all it needs is your vision and a little sweat equity to shine. At this price point, you're not just buying a home, you're buying into your future.
For sale
Price cut: $5K (7/22)
$180,000
490 W ETHELENE STREET, BARTOW, FL 33830
4beds
840sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
6,199 Square Feet Lot
$178,800 Zestimate®
$214/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Block home
- 87 days |
- 334 |
- 18 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Clarisa Moody 813-446-2003,
MARZUCCO REAL ESTATE 813-679-1365
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: TB8513218
Originating MLS: Suncoast Tampa

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Coat Closet
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: None
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Linoleum, Tile
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,115
- Total interior livable area: 840 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Carport
- Carport spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: None
Lot
- Size: 6,199 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 x 103
Details
- Parcel number: 252931363400003210
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: MILLERS MANOR
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Bartow
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $214/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $142,700
- Annual tax amount: $2,195
- Date on market: 5/30/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 68 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$178,800
Estimated sales range
$170,000 - $188,000
Rent Zestimate®
$1,668/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/22/2026 | Price change | $180,000-2.7%$214/sqft |
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| 6/25/2026 | Price change | $185,000-2.1%$220/sqft |
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| 5/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $189,000$225/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,794 +3.6% | $141,741 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $1,732 +83.2% | $137,746 +39.1% |
| 2023 | $946 +3.2% | $99,033 +3% |
| 2022 | $916 +4.9% | $96,149 +3% |
| 2021 | $873 +6.4% | $93,349 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $821 -37.4% | $92,060 +17.9% |
| 2019 | $1,312 -6.9% | $78,112 +75.5% |
| 2018 | $1,410 +225.9% | $44,520 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $433 +37.9% | $43,604 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $314 -0.6% | $42,707 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $315 -20.8% | $42,410 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $398 +44.8% | $42,073 +6.1% |
| 2013 | $275 +5% | $39,639 +1.7% |
| 2012 | $262 +7.8% | $38,976 +3% |
| 2011 | $243 0% | $37,841 +1.5% |
| 2010 | $243 +6.9% | $37,282 +2.7% |
| 2009 | $227 +5.9% | $36,302 +0.1% |
| 2008 | $215 | $36,266 |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | $200 | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | $149 +48.6% | -- |
| 2003 | $100 +39.5% | $29,965 +4.9% |
| 2002 | $72 +14.4% | $28,577 +1.6% |
| 2001 | $63 | $28,127 |
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Neighborhood: 33830
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10James E. Stephens Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Bartow Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 3/10Bartow Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Spessard L. Holland Elementary
- Middle: Union Academy Magnet
- High: Bartow High
Source: Stellar MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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