1185 S JOHNSON AVENUE, Bartow, FL 33830
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$255,000

Original price: $260,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,357 sqft

1185 S JOHNSON AVENUE, Bartow, FL 33830

Est. Mortgage $1,720/mo*
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Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1953
Price/Sqft
$188
Parking
1 Carport Spaces
HOA
None

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

You must see this adorable 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, turnkey home located in Bartow. This completely remodeled home boasts a new metal roof in 2025, new luxury vinyl plank floors in 2023, new plumbing in 2023, new outside paint in 2026, quartz countertops, new kitchen cabinets in 2023, remodeled bathrooms in 2024 and 2026, a 50 amp RV hook up, a carport, and a hot tub. The home is in a quiet neighborhood and sits on a spacious fenced in backyard with a storage shed. The property is conveniently located to down town Bartow, several shopping centers, schools, parks, restaurants, and grocery stores. Set up your showing today before it is gone!
Last check for updates: about 17 hours ago
Listing Provided by: Cannon Kirby, (863) 398-0267
ROOST REALTY GROUP LLC, (863) 398-0267
Originating MLS: Lakeland
Source: Stellar MLS, MLS#L4962991
Also Listed on Stellar MLS.
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Home Details for 1185 S JOHNSON AVENUE

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1357 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, PublicAppliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, WasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: Laundry RoomMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Has Electric on Property
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Door: Sliding DoorsFlooring: Laminate
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Laminate
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: MetalFencing: Chain LinkExterior: StorageFoundation: SlabNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Carport Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a CarportNo GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Carport
Frontage
Road Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 61Days on Market: 70

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1953
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: BlockNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 253007404700001070

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $255,000Price Per Sqft: $188

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: BARTOWCommunity: COMMERCE PARK
School Information
Elementary School: Floral Avenue ElemJr High / Middle School: Bartow MiddleHigh School: Bartow High

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: L4962991

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1508 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: LakelandNo HOAHOA Fee: No HOA Fee

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8054 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: L4962991Showing Requirements: Appointment Only, Call Listing Agent, Combination Lock Box, ShowingTimeUniversal Property Id: US-12105-N-253007404700001070-R-N

What Locals Say about Bartow

At least 177 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 85 % Say parking is easy

  • 81 % Say car is needed

  • 79 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 74 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 73 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 71 % Say kids play outside

  • 60 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 60 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 58 % Say it's quiet

  • 53 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 52 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 44 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 42 % Say there's wildlife

  • 41 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 32 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Hbk Jean
    "Great community and it really feels like home here in Bartow. Great place to visit and raise a family with the small town vibe. "
  • Holly.cobble
    "family oriented community that feels safe and welcoming with lots of shopping and restaurants in close vacinity. "
  • Justin Michael
    "It’s a great little town for retirees and small families, there could be a better public transportation system, considering its size and there isn’t enough upkeep on the infrastructure. All and all its nice but needs a lot of work."
  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood has been absolutely amazing. I’ve been here for about 6 years now and I come from a way smaller town so this is perfect."
  • Cobradc23
    "Very short. Small town, my commute takes about 8 minutes with minimal traffic. SR 60 can be busy in the morning"
  • Trulia User
    "Lived here 6 years. People speed constantly, area is not safe for children and always have packages stolen and animals randomly running the streets. "
  • Chad B.
    "Sidewalk is nice, good distance to walk them. Friendly neighbors. Free from trash and debris on the walk"
  • Thrifting L.
    "it's a very friendly community. we fell in love with the area that we moved here. it's very quiet by the golf course in Bartow"
  • Lizbeth T.
    "cars tend to go fast down the street so sometimes I worry my dog my get hit again. other people's dogs tend to get out of there gate"
  • Lee L.
    "I've lived here on and off for 4yrs the area is quite and good friendly people . It's a clean area but is always one r two in the area. Street or in somewhat good. And where I can look through the window and don't see not one other building, well a metal building. Just a part of it."
  • Josh D.
    "I have no idea I’m not a parent so I wouldn’t even know where to begin to give advice or input on being a parent in this neighborhood but judging from the other parents in the neighborhood they seem to have a pretty good time it’s safe and there is other kids to play with"
  • Carla A.
    "There are many families in our neighborhood, we have parks and lakes to go walk and take the kids to have a great day."
  • Gothems A.
    "The traffic is awful. It’s not ideal for a safe driver. A lot of accidents. People don’t really use blinkers. Pedestrians don’t look at the crossing signs and just walk into the road. Would not recommend."
  • Lee L.
    "this is a good and quiet place where I live. But I want to live I Fort Meade FL.,Found a lot that is big enough for a shipping container home. That is big enough for me and my dog. "
  • Jebari P.
    "it is important to know that there is alot of things at this one park and you can go fishing,ride bikes,skate boarding ramps,soccer field,basketball field,play ground, and many more and i like it here in bartow,fl"
  • Barbara P.
    "I don’t know how is the neighborhood , Im just visiting. Is very quiet and bore place.?if you don’t have your family here , will be worse . Nothing to do after the 8 pm."
  • Stephaniekemp1972
    "Visit my son here often and like the neighborhood really nice people would like less noise and cleaner yards "
  • Adrieannatheodore
    "Little to no public transportation you will definitely need a vehicle. The intersection of SR98 and SR60 it’s a little dicey."
  • Trey Talley
    "Great neighbors and it feels like a hometown once you're established. Lived here 2 years now and many of my friends have also moved here because of the access to bigger areas nearby and the great neighborhood."
  • Asha S.
    "there are many dog owners in this neighborhood. You see people walking dogs all times of the day and night. "
  • Asha S.
    "There is some access to public transportation but you'd definitely want to own a vehicle or live close to where you work."
  • Michelle G.
    "I have lived here in Bartow for 4 years. love the shops down town as well as the Antique stores. farmers market and Friday fest every month. the schools are great in the area. private as well as public."
  • Michelle G.
    "there is always something Going on. Down town has a party in the streets so you can get to know tour neighbors"
  • Joni K.
    "it's just like any other small town the smaller you are the bigger the town. everyone knows your business and not your name."
  • Nimkemargaret98
    "I have live in the neighborhood for six year and I feel very safei can walk to the store and back I can talk to my neighbor and if I need help I feel safe to ask the kids play out side all the time"

Market trends in Bartow

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$284K
$28.33K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
Price per sq ft
$183
$11
MoM
Available listings
107
4
MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$254K
Since last month
Decreased$4K (-1.4%)
Since last year
Increased$4K (+1.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$112K (+78.7%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +167% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$254K
August 2026$251K
July 2026$257K
June 2026$270K
May 2026$245K
April 2026$243K
March 2026$244K
February 2026$239K
January 2026$239K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.16
Single-Family Home
$267,000
06/15/26
3
2
1,096
0.17
Single-Family Home
$270,000
06/02/26
3
2
1,531
0.29
Single-Family Home
$285,000
10/09/25
3
2
1,329
0.35
Single-Family Home
$210,000
03/20/26
3
1.5
1,146
0.09
Single-Family Home
$221,000
04/02/26
3
1
900

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
0.08
$275,500
3
2
1,688
Off Market
0.08
$283,800
3
2
1,418
Off Market
0.10
$250,000
3
1
874
Recently Sold
0.11
$227,500
3
1.5
1,092
Off Market
0.09
$221,000
3
1
900
Recently Sold
0.09
$272,400
2
2.5
1,289
Off Market
0.16
$267,000
3
2
1,096
Recently Sold
0.13
$263,100
2
2
1,312
Off Market
0.16
$297,900
3
2
1,643
Off Market
0.18
$189,500
2
1
874
Off Market
0.17
$270,000
3
2
1,531
Recently Sold

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 21, 2026
Source: Stellar MLS #L4962991
PriceChange
$255,000
Price decreased by 2%
Jul 18, 2026
Source: Stellar MLS #L4962991
PriceChange
$260,000
Price decreased by 4%
Jun 24, 2026
Source: Stellar MLS #L4962991
Listed For Sale
$270,000
Oct 16, 2017
Source: N/A
Sold
$142,000
Mar 10, 2017
Source: N/A
Sold
$66,000

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Cannon Kirby, ROOST REALTY GROUP LLC, (863) 398-0267
Agent Phone: (863) 398-0267

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Frequently asked questions about 1185 S JOHNSON AVENUE

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 1185 S JOHNSON AVENUE?
    Based on a $255,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 1185 S JOHNSON AVENUE in Bartow, FL is approximately $1,740 (about $1,338 principal & interest, $327 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 1185 S JOHNSON AVENUE compare to homes in Bartow?
    1185 S JOHNSON AVENUE in Bartow, FL is listed at $255,000, about 10% below the $284K median sale price in Bartow.
  • What do residents say about Bartow?
    Residents describe Bartow, FL as easy to park in, well-kept, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See homes for sale in Bartow, FL.
  • What are the closest schools to 1185 S JOHNSON AVENUE?
    The closest schools to 1185 S JOHNSON AVENUE in Bartow, FL are Bartow Middle School (rated 3/10), Bartow Senior High School (rated 3/10), Floral Avenue Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 5/10).
  • Does 1185 S JOHNSON AVENUE have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1185 S JOHNSON AVENUE in Bartow, FL has air conditioning.
  • Does 1185 S JOHNSON AVENUE have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1185 S JOHNSON AVENUE in Bartow, FL has in-unit laundry.
1185 S JOHNSON AVENUE, Bartow, FL 33830 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,357 sqft single-family home built in 1953. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Stellar MLS on Jun 24, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# L4962991.