490 Ethelene St, Bartow, FL 33830
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490 Ethelene St
Bartow, FL 33830

  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 840 sqft

$185,000

Original price: $189,000
Est. Mortgage $1,227/mo*
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$185,000

Original price: $189,000
Est. Mortgage $1,227/mo*
Get Pre-Qualified
4 Beds
1 Bath
840 sqft

Local Information

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

Description

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.

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Carport Spaces
Outdoor
No Info
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No Info
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$220
Listed
38 days ago

Home Details for 490 Ethelene St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 3Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 840 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Electricity AvailableAppliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, WasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: NoneRefrigeratorWasher
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
Flooring: Linoleum, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Linoleum, Tile
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShingleExterior: NoneFoundation: SlabNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Carport Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Carport
Frontage
Road Surface Type: AsphaltNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 26Days on Market: 38

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1959
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: BlockNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 252931363400003210

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $185,000Price Per Sqft: $220

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

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Location

Direction & Address
City: BARTOWCommunity: MILLERS MANOR
School Information
Elementary School: Spessard L. Holland ElementaryJr High / Middle School: Union Academy MagnetHigh School: Bartow High

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: TB8513218

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1115 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Suncoast TampaNo HOAHOA Fee: No HOA Fee

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6199 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: TB8513218Showing Advance Notice: 24Showing Requirements: 24 Hour Notice, ShowingTimeUniversal Property Id: US-12105-N-252931363400003210-R-N
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listing Provided by: Clarisa Moody, (813) 446-2003
MARZUCCO REAL ESTATE, (813) 679-1365
Originating MLS: Suncoast Tampa
Source: Stellar MLS, MLS#TB8513218
Also Listed on Stellar MLS.
IDX information is provided exclusively for personal, non-commercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Some IDX listings have been excluded from this website.
Listing Information presented by local MLS brokerage: Zillow, Inc - (407) 904-3511

Market trends in Bartow

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$252K
$9.9KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$173
$4MoM
Available listings
115
3MoM

Price History for 490 Ethelene St

DatePriceEventSource
06/25/2026$185,000PriceChange
Stellar MLS #TB8513218
05/30/2026$189,000Listed For SaleStellar MLS #TB8513218

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,794
Assessment$142,700
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 490 Ethelene St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
575 W Ethelene St, Bartow, FL
0.06
Single-Family Home
$165,000
12/17/25
3
1
840
570 Lucile St W, Bartow, FL
0.07
Single-Family Home
$219,900
12/10/25
3
1
888
475 W Ethelene St, Bartow, FL
0.03
Single-Family Home
$210,000
05/08/26
3
1
1,119
435 Lucille St, Bartow, FL
0.09
Single-Family Home
$215,000
04/28/26
3
1
1,128
525 Ralph St W, Bartow, FL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$279,000
10/16/25
3
2
1,217
740 Bearcreek Dr, Bartow, FL
0.27
Single-Family Home
$230,000
01/07/26
3
1
1,314
1140 Richland Rd, Bartow, FL
0.42
Single-Family Home
$225,000
12/12/25
3
1
912

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Assigned Schools

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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

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. "
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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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LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Clarisa Moody, MARZUCCO REAL ESTATE, (813) 679-1365
Agent Phone: (813) 446-2003
490 Ethelene St, Bartow, FL 33830 is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 840 sqft single-family home built in 1959. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Stellar MLS on May 30, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# TB8513218.