520 Formosa Ave, Bartow, FL 33830
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520 Formosa Ave
Bartow, FL 33830

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 956 sqft (on 0.26 acres)

$239,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 24, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,609/mo*
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$239,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 24, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,609/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
956 sqft
(on 0.26 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
1953
Lot Size
0.26 acres
Living Area
956 sqft
Price/Sqft
$251

About this House

Charming 2 bed, 1 bath bungalow with a screened in pool! Sitting on a of an acre. Completely remodeled interior, floors, and with new interior and exterior paint. Large screened in pool with a fenced yard. Quiet neighborhood close to Azalea Lake, shopping, restaurants and only minutes to SR-60.

First month and deposit required for move in. Tenant responsible for lawn and pool maintenance. Pet deposit required.
520 Formosa Ave, Bartow, FL 33830 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 956 sqft single-family home built in 1953. It last sold for $225,000 on Jul 27, 2022. More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2020 with an asking price of $1,350 per month. That rental listing was removed on February 25, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $239,800, with a rent estimate of $1,795/month.

Home Details for 520 Formosa Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, ElectricCooling System: OtherHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl
Appliances & Utilities
Dishwasher

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Retaining Wall
Pool
Pool
Parking & Garage
Parking Space: 1Parking: Off Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1953Year Updated: 1953
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.26 acres

Price History for 520 Formosa Ave

DatePriceEventSource
07/27/2022$225,000Sold
N/A
06/03/2022$210,000PendingStellar MLS #S5068392
05/29/2022$210,000Listed For SaleStellar MLS #S5068392
02/25/2021ListingRemovedN/A
04/14/2020$1,350ListingRemovedN/A
04/08/2020$1,350Listed For RentN/A
02/18/2020$85,000Sold
Stellar MLS #T3218492
01/23/2020$83,900PendingAgent Provided
01/08/2020$83,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
10/14/2019$59,700Sold
N/A
12/12/2016$110,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
10/26/2016$110,000PendingAgent Provided
10/26/2016$110,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/25/2013$54,000Sold
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$1,267
Assessment$200,183
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 520 Formosa Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
625 Azalea Pl, Bartow, FL
0.07
Single-Family Home
$185,000
05/15/26
2
1
766
745 Marion Pl, Bartow, FL
0.29
Single-Family Home
$182,500
03/10/26
3
1
957
634 Formosa Pl, Bartow, FL
0.14
Single-Family Home
$285,000
05/06/26
3
2
1,459
750 Azalea Dr, Bartow, FL
0.19
Single-Family Home
$280,000
08/08/25
3
2
1,320
650 W Pearl St, Bartow, FL
0.06
Single-Family Home
$295,000
07/30/25
3
2
1,516
490 S Washingtonia Ct, Bartow, FL
0.57
Single-Family Home
$205,900
03/31/26
3
1
1,260
1010 S Dudley Ave, Bartow, FL
0.26
Single-Family Home
$92,500
06/30/26
3
1
960
1560 Imperial Ave, Bartow, FL
0.72
Single-Family Home
$200,000
11/19/25
2
1
909
340 W Stanford St, Bartow, FL
0.22
Single-Family Home
$200,000
01/23/26
3
2
1,000
905 W McLeod St, Bartow, FL
0.58
Single-Family Home
$215,000
10/01/25
3
1
1,255

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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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