STEP BACK IN TIME . . . . own a part of Bartow’s history is steeped into every room of this 1910 home situated on nearly a full acre in the heart of Bartow’s residential area just a few blocks east of the courthouse and south of Main Street. This sprawling 5-bedroom, 4-bath main home features spacious rooms throughout, a dedicated office, formal living and dining rooms, family room, and a Florida room complete with Terrazzo flooring and REAL cypress paneled walls and built-in bookcase. There are a multitude of built-in features throughout the home, storage space galore (every inch was utilized!), a non-working fireplace (it was capped years ago), PLUS a 1-bedroom / 1-bath cottage/guest house with kitchen and living area that was completely updated in 2022. There is also a detached 2-car garage with workshop space, half-bath, two storage sheds and a covered space for boat/RV parking. The inground pool is situated away from the main residence and cottage. Shingle roof replaced in 2022, tented in 2022 and comes with the balance of Orkin’s 5-Year Warranty. Main sewer line replaced in 2020. Please do not rely on public records for SF figures as a recent appraisal determined the Main house is approximately 4067 SF of living area and detached Cottage/Guest House is approximately 693 SF of living area. Interior photos will not be available until after the conclusion of the estate sale and the home has been cleared of unsold items and professionally cleaned - approximately Aug 5th..
For sale
$597,500
820 S OAK AVENUE, BARTOW, FL 33830
6beds
4,760sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
0.91 Acres Lot
$578,000 Zestimate®
$126/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Dedicated officeFamily roomSpacious rooms throughoutStorage space galoreTwo storage sheds
- 86 days
- 1,199
- 72
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jeri Thom 863-602-1881,
PREMIER REALTY NETWORK, INC 863-646-6688,
Jody Ciavardone 863-660-4922,
PREMIER REALTY NETWORK, INC
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: L4962731
Originating MLS: Lakeland

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 5
Rooms
- Room types: Breakfast Room Separate, Family Room, Florida Room, Dining Room, Living Room, Utility Room, Storage Rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Dual Sinks, En Suite Bathroom, Other, Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 294 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x21
Bedroom 2
- Features: Jack & Jill Bathroom, Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x15
Bedroom 3
- Features: Jack & Jill Bathroom, Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Other, Built-in Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x15
Bathroom 5
- Features: Other, Built-in Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x15
Dinette
- Features: Other, Wet Bar
- Level: First
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x13
Dining room
- Features: Other, Storage Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 256 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x16
Family room
- Features: Built-In Shelving, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x15
Florida room
- Level: First
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x14
Kitchen
- Features: Pantry, Storage Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x11
Laundry
- Level: First
- Area: 54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6x9
Living room
- Features: Other
- Level: First
- Area: 315 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21x15
Office
- Level: First
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x13
Heating
- Central, Heat Pump, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Other
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,184
- Total interior livable area: 4,760 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Oversized, RV Access/Parking
- Garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Dimensions: 28x20
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Storage
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Other
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Pool
Lot
- Size: 0.91 Acres
- Dimensions: 200 x 199
- Features: Cleared, City Lot, Level
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House, Other
- Parcel number: 253008419000002020
- Zoning: R-2
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame (FSC Certified)
- Foundation: Crawlspace
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: HOOKERS ADD
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Bartow
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $126/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $485,194
- Annual tax amount: $3,446
- Date on market: 6/24/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 73 days
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved, Asphalt
Estimated market value
$578,000
$549,000 - $607,000
$3,733/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $597,500$126/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,676 +3.8% | $190,494 +4.1% |
| 2024 | $2,577 +4.3% | $182,943 +4.1% |
| 2023 | $2,471 +9.6% | $175,660 +4.1% |
| 2022 | $2,254 +7.5% | $168,767 +4% |
| 2021 | $2,096 +8.2% | $162,236 +2.6% |
| 2020 | $1,937 +0.6% | $158,163 +3.3% |
| 2019 | $1,926 -7.7% | $153,129 -1.9% |
| 2018 | $2,087 +1.1% | $156,131 +8% |
| 2017 | $2,064 +15.1% | $144,537 +2.9% |
| 2016 | $1,794 +0.4% | $140,422 +1.6% |
| 2015 | $1,787 -2.9% | $138,206 +1.6% |
| 2014 | $1,840 +1.6% | $135,996 -0.3% |
| 2013 | $1,811 -1.8% | $136,346 -1.5% |
| 2012 | $1,845 -10.6% | $138,416 -7% |
| 2011 | $2,064 -26.7% | $148,909 -18.3% |
| 2010 | $2,815 -0.9% | $182,373 +0.3% |
| 2009 | $2,842 +30.2% | $181,831 +17.7% |
| 2008 | $2,183 | $154,482 |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | $2,994 | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | $2,134 +12.5% | -- |
| 2003 | $1,897 +3.5% | $119,090 +2.4% |
| 2002 | $1,832 +2.6% | $116,311 +2% |
| 2001 | $1,785 | $113,979 |
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Neighborhood: 33830
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bartow Elem Academy
- 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.






