2980 E CENTRAL AVENUE, Bartow, FL 33830
OFF MARKET

2980 E CENTRAL AVENUE
Bartow, FL 33830

  • 1 Bed
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,020 sqft (on 0.78 acres)

$222,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 10, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,496/mo*
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$222,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 10, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,496/mo*
Refinance Your Home
1 Bed
2 Baths
1,020 sqft
(on 0.78 acres)

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1957
Lot Size
0.78 acres
Living Area
1,020 sqft
Price/Sqft
$218
HOA
None

About this House

Nestled on the tranquil shores of Lake Star, this exquisitely renovated residence at 2980 E Central Ave in Bartow, Florida, offers a harmonious blend of modern luxury and serene lakefront living. As you approach the property, the new metal roof gleams under the Florida sun, while all-new windows and doors invite natural light to dance across the interiors. Step inside to discover luxury vinyl flooring that seamlessly spans the home, complemented by marble tile in the master bathroom, exuding elegance at every turn. The heart of the home, the updated kitchen, boasts stainless steel appliances, a charming brick backsplash, and a farm-style apron sink, making it a culinary enthusiast's dream. The living area, adorned with French doors, opens gracefully to a fenced backyard, providing a perfect setting for both relaxation and entertaining. Retreat to the master suite, where sliding glass doors frame picturesque lake views, creating a private sanctuary. The en-suite bathroom, accessible through a chic barn-style door, features a fully tiled walk-in shower and a stunning clawfoot soaking tub, offering a spa-like experience within the comfort of home. Situated on a generous lot, this property provides ample space to accommodate boats, jet skis, or RVs, catering to all your recreational desires. Embrace the opportunity to own this meticulously upgraded home in a prime lakefront location, where every detail has been thoughtfully curated to enhance your living experience.
2980 E CENTRAL AVENUE, Bartow, FL 33830 is a 1 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,020 sqft single-family home built in 1957. It last sold for $230,000 on May 5, 2025 (8% below the $250,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $222,400, with a rent estimate of $1,295/month.

Home Details for 2980 E CENTRAL AVENUE

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1020 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Electricity ConnectedAppliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Range, RefrigeratorDishwasherLaundry: InsideRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central,ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Has Electric on Property
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Door: French DoorsFlooring: Luxury Vinyl, Marble, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Luxury Vinyl, Marble, Tile
View
No ViewView: Lake

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: MetalExterior: StorageFoundation: SlabNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo Garage
Frontage
WaterfrontWaterfront: Lake Front, Lake PrivilegesRoad Surface Type: DirtOn Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic TankWater Body: STAR LAKE

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 26

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1957
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: BlockNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 263016693500009160

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $250,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Mar 31 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: BARTOWCommunity: STAR LAKE HEIGHTS

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1020 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Orlando RegionalNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.78 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: O6283831Water ViewWater View: LakeShowing Requirements: ShowingTimeUniversal Property Id: US-12105-N-263016693500009160-R-N
Last check for updates: about 8 hours ago
Listed by Jared Lippelgoos, (863) 224-0007
COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL RE, (407) 647-1211
Bought with: Ann Marie Vaughan, (813) 748-4536, RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP, (813) 259-0000
Originating MLS: Orlando Regional
Source: Stellar MLS, MLS#O6283831
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Listing Information presented by local MLS brokerage: Zillow, Inc - (407) 904-3511

Price History for 2980 E CENTRAL AVENUE

DatePriceEventSource
05/05/2025$230,000Sold
Stellar MLS #O6283831
04/02/2025$250,000PendingStellar MLS #O6283831
03/06/2025$250,000PendingToActiveStellar MLS #O6283831
02/28/2025$250,000PendingStellar MLS #O6283831
02/26/2025$250,000Listed For SaleStellar MLS #O6283831
07/08/2020$125,000Sold
N/A
02/28/2020$139,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
02/19/2020$139,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
09/30/1998$43,800Sold
N/A
10/29/1996$40,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Bartow

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$255K
$3.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.2%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$172
$1MoM
Available listings
111
4MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,905
Assessment$152,851
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2980 E CENTRAL AVENUE

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
2540 3RD STREET, Bartow, FL
0.57
Single-Family Home
$150,000
10/28/25
3
1
1,104
1711 ESTES ROAD, Bartow, FL
0.79
Single-Family Home
$389,999
09/08/25
3
2
1,528
8243 ALTURAS ROAD, Bartow, FL
0.99
Single-Family Home
$485,000
06/03/26
2
2
1,665
8880 SHRECK ROAD, Bartow, FL
1.54
Single-Family Home
$395,000
09/25/25
2
2
1,230
6438 COX ROAD, Bartow, FL
1.34
Single-Family Home
$965,000
02/06/26
4
2
2,255
3869 WALKER LAKE ROAD, Bartow, FL
1.58
Single-Family Home
$609,902
11/04/25
4
3
2,521
6905 ALTURAS BABSON PARK CUTOFF, Bartow, FL
2.64
Single-Family Home
$295,000
03/06/26
2
2
1,078

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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

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  • 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. "
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  • Holly.cobble
    "family oriented community that feels safe and welcoming with lots of shopping and restaurants in close vacinity. "
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  • 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."
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  • 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."
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  • Cobradc23
    "Very short. Small town, my commute takes about 8 minutes with minimal traffic. SR 60 can be busy in the morning"
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  • 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. "
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  • Chad B.
    "Sidewalk is nice, good distance to walk them. Friendly neighbors. Free from trash and debris on the walk"
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  • 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"
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  • 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"
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  • 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."
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  • 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"
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  • 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."
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  • 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."
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  • 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. "
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  • 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"
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  • 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."
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  • Stephaniekemp1972
    "Visit my son here often and like the neighborhood really nice people would like less noise and cleaner yards "
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  • Adrieannatheodore
    "Little to no public transportation you will definitely need a vehicle. The intersection of SR98 and SR60 it’s a little dicey."
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  • 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."
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  • Asha S.
    "there are many dog owners in this neighborhood. You see people walking dogs all times of the day and night. "
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  • 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."
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  • 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."
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  • Michelle G.
    "there is always something Going on. Down town has a party in the streets so you can get to know tour neighbors"
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  • 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."
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  • 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"
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Frequently asked questions about 2980 E CENTRAL AVENUE

  • What is 2980 E CENTRAL AVENUE estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 2980 E CENTRAL AVENUE in Bartow, FL is $222,400.
  • What is the price history for 2980 E CENTRAL AVENUE?
    2980 E CENTRAL AVENUE in Bartow, FL last sold for $230,000 in May 2025.
  • Is Bartow a buyer's or seller's market?
    Bartow is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Bartow?
    The median sale price in Bartow is $255K. That is up $3.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 2980 E CENTRAL AVENUE have air conditioning?
    Yes, 2980 E CENTRAL AVENUE in Bartow, FL has air conditioning.
  • Does 2980 E CENTRAL AVENUE have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 2980 E CENTRAL AVENUE in Bartow, FL has laundry facilities.