540 E LEMON STREET, Bartow, FL 33830
OFF MARKET

540 E LEMON STREET
Bartow, FL 33830

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,738 sqft (on 0.25 acres)

$285,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 11, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,892/mo*
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$285,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 11, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,892/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,738 sqft
(on 0.25 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
1900
Lot Size
0.25 acres
Living Area
1,738 sqft
Price/Sqft
$164
Parking
Garage
HOA
None

About this House

Great price and location! Walking distance to downtown Bartow! One story, Historic home in downtown Bartow built 1900. This lovely home has 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, dining room, eat in kitchen and a study or exercise room. Features in most rooms original hardwood floors and the other flooring is tile or laminate. Modernized for today's convenience. Fenced yard with mature landscaping and a charming small front porch. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home boasts a spacious 1,738 square feet of living space on a quarter-acre lot. Step inside to find a cozy living room with a fireplace, perfect for those chilly winter nights. The kitchen has been updated with newer appliances and Formica countertops, making meal prep a breeze. The two bathrooms have been updated. The master bedroom features a stunning 12-foot ceiling and plenty of natural light, creating a peaceful retreat after a long day. Outside, the fenced yard offers privacy and security for pets and family to play or just enjoy being outdoors. There is a detached garage, room for your RV, boat or extra toys! The historic charm of this home is complemented by modern amenities, creating the perfect blend of old-world elegance and contemporary comfort. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of Bartow's history in this beautiful property. Please make an appointment to see this lovely home today!
540 E LEMON STREET, Bartow, FL 33830 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,738 sqft single-family home built in 1900. It last sold for $295,000 on May 2, 2025 (1% below the $299,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $285,100, with a rent estimate of $2,037/month.

Home Details for 540 E LEMON STREET

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 11Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Primary Bathroom, Bathroom 1, Den, Dinette, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1738 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Public, Water ConnectedAppliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, RefrigeratorDishwasherLaundry: InsideMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Family RoomHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Has Electric on Property
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Laminate, Tile, Hardwood
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShingleExterior: OtherFoundation: CrawlspaceNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Other Parking: Garage Dimensions: 30x18No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage
Frontage
Road Surface Type: AsphaltNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 298

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Wood SidingNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 253008415000003032

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $299,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Mar 31 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: BARTOWCommunity: VARN W R ADD
School Information
Jr High / Middle School: Boone MiddleHigh School: Bartow High

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1738 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: LakelandNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10851 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: L4945275Showing Requirements: Appointment Only, Call Listing AgentUniversal Property Id: US-12105-N-253008415000003032-R-N
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Carla Meeks, (863) 604-9287
MEEKS REAL ESTATE LLC, (863) 604-9287
Bought with: Jennifer Alvarez, (646) 407-9107, LPT REALTY, LLC, (877) 366-2213
Originating MLS: Lakeland
Source: Stellar MLS, MLS#L4945275
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

Price History for 540 E LEMON STREET

DatePriceEventSource
05/02/2025$295,000Sold
Stellar MLS #L4945275
04/01/2025$299,000PendingStellar MLS #L4945275
11/11/2024$299,000PriceChange
Stellar MLS #L4945275
08/22/2024$315,000PriceChange
Stellar MLS #L4945275
06/06/2024$330,000Listed For SaleStellar MLS #L4945275
07/09/2019$146,000Sold
N/A
09/05/2018$169,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
07/17/2018$169,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/13/2018$177,500PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/10/2018$184,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
06/13/2012$37,285Sold
N/A
05/03/2012$65,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

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$3,867
Assessment$218,073
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 540 E LEMON STREET

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
425 E VINE STREET, Bartow, FL
0.22
Single-Family Home
$392,500
10/03/25
3
2
1,764
535 S JACKSON AVENUE, Bartow, FL
0.07
Single-Family Home
$435,000
05/15/26
4
2.5
3,244
470 E HOOKER STREET, Bartow, FL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$450,000
07/02/26
3
3
2,352
Address Not Disclosed, Bartow, FL
0.36
Single-Family Home
$145,000
05/27/26
3
2
1,584
634 FORMOSA PLACE, Bartow, FL
0.59
Single-Family Home
$285,000
05/06/26
3
2
1,459
655 S 6TH AVENUE, Bartow, FL
0.49
Single-Family Home
$270,000
04/11/26
3
2
1,338
1040 E STANFORD STREET, Bartow, FL
0.36
Single-Family Home
$249,000
06/15/26
3
2
1,342
805 S BROADWAY AVENUE, Bartow, FL
0.36
Single-Family Home
$346,000
06/17/26
3
3.5
1,788
485 E STANFORD STREET, Bartow, FL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$295,000
07/09/26
3
3.5
3,982

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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

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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 540 E LEMON STREET

  • What is 540 E LEMON STREET estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 540 E LEMON STREET in Bartow, FL is $285,100.
  • What is the price history for 540 E LEMON STREET?
    540 E LEMON STREET in Bartow, FL last sold for $295,000 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 540 E LEMON STREET have air conditioning?
    Yes, 540 E LEMON STREET in Bartow, FL has air conditioning.
  • Does 540 E LEMON STREET have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 540 E LEMON STREET in Bartow, FL has laundry facilities.