Under contract-accepting backup offers. 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.
Accepting backups
Price cut: $15K (7/8)
$560,000
705 E CHURCH STREET, BARTOW, FL 33830
4beds
3,124sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1898
0.34 Acres Lot
$541,300 Zestimate®
$179/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Rebuilt detached garageDouble gateLarge guest bedroomsSun roomDeep farmhouse sinkWood privacy fenceGas range
- 190 days
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Cannon Kirby 863-398-0267,
ROOST REALTY GROUP LLC 863-398-0267
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: L4959897
Originating MLS: Lakeland

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 306 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x18
Bedroom 3
- Features: No Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x17
Bedroom 4
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x16
Den
- Level: First
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x11
Dinette
- Level: First
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x10
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x15
Family room
- Level: First
- Area: 256 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x16
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 230 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23x10
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 432 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24x18
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Garage, Laundry Room
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,177
- Total interior livable area: 3,124 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage, Carport
- Garage spaces: 1
- Carport spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Lighting, Sidewalk
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 253005371000001080
- Zoning: XX
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame
- Foundation: Crawlspace
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1898
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: LYTLES 2ND ADD
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Bartow
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $179/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $395,422
- Annual tax amount: $4,266
- Date on market: 3/4/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 184 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$541,300
$514,000 - $568,000
$2,663/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $560,000$179/sqft |
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| 8/5/2026 | Contingent | $560,000$179/sqft |
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| 7/8/2026 | Price change | $560,000-2.6%$179/sqft |
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| 5/21/2026 | Price change | $575,000-1.7%$184/sqft |
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| 4/14/2026 | Price change | $585,000-1.7%$187/sqft |
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| 3/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $595,000-3.3%$190/sqft |
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| 12/13/2025 | Listing removed | $615,000$197/sqft |
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| 11/10/2025 | Price change | $615,000-1.6%$197/sqft |
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| 9/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $625,000+160.4%$200/sqft |
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| 8/4/2017 | Sold | $240,000-4%$77/sqft |
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| 4/25/2017 | Listed for sale | $249,900-16.4%$80/sqft |
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| 7/5/2014 | Listing removed | $299,000$96/sqft |
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| 10/11/2013 | Listed for sale | $299,000-17.6%$96/sqft |
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| 7/30/2007 | Sold | $362,800+9.9%$116/sqft |
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| 11/9/2005 | Sold | $330,000+398.5%$106/sqft |
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| 7/2/1997 | Sold | $66,200-42.6%$21/sqft |
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| 3/15/1995 | Sold | $115,350$37/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,903 +3.2% | $257,500 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $3,783 +2.6% | $250,243 +3% |
| 2023 | $3,687 +11.5% | $242,954 +3% |
| 2022 | $3,306 +3.8% | $235,878 +3% |
| 2021 | $3,186 +6.4% | $229,008 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $2,995 -0.9% | $225,846 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $3,021 -3.7% | $220,768 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $3,137 -0.2% | $216,652 +77.8% |
| 2017 | $3,143 +33.2% | $121,851 +10% |
| 2016 | $2,359 +4% | $110,774 +10% |
| 2015 | $2,268 +18.9% | $100,704 +10% |
| 2014 | $1,907 +17.7% | $91,549 +10% |
| 2013 | $1,621 +14.3% | $83,226 +10% |
| 2012 | $1,418 -36.7% | $75,660 -36.1% |
| 2011 | $2,240 -21.8% | $118,332 -18.3% |
| 2010 | $2,866 -20% | $144,755 -18.7% |
| 2009 | $3,583 -35.6% | $178,078 -39% |
| 2008 | $5,562 | $291,697 |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | $4,301 | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | $2,124 +5.6% | -- |
| 2003 | $2,012 +0.5% | $99,820 |
| 2002 | $2,003 +9.7% | $99,820 +9.7% |
| 2001 | $1,826 | $90,980 |
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Neighborhood: 33830
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Spessard L. Holland Elementary
- Middle: Bartow Middle
- 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.




