540 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL 33830
OFF MARKET

540 Forrest Dr
Bartow, FL 33830

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 912 sqft

$173,500

Trulia Estimate
as of May 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,163/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$173,500

Trulia Estimate
as of May 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,163/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
912 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Welcome to your new Home! This inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom and 1 Bonus Room this home offers over 912 sq ft of living space. Featuring Tile Floors throughout. The open layout invites you in and encourages a sense of family togetherness. These Appliances and Cabinets make your Kitchen look cleaner and Brighter. It has an outside laundry room along with a roofed utility room with doors.THIS PROPERTY DOES NOT HAVE HOA ( Homeowner Associations). Leaving Through the kitchen you have access to the oversized fully fenced back yard that is perfect for entertaining year round. This property is located in the heart of Bartow which puts you just moments away from all the conveniences including shopping, restaurants, schools, county offices, Hwy 98 and Hwy 60 – everything you need to make life easier! Schedule your private showing today and don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to own a piece of Florida paradise. Buyer agent must verify the measurements of the rooms.: Submit all offers with Approval Letter or Proof of funds.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from March 12, 2024

Home Highlights

Parking
1 Carport Spaces
Outdoor
No Info
View
No Info
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 540 Forrest Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 1, Bonus Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 912 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, PublicAppliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, RefrigeratorDishwasherLaundry: Laundry Room,OutsideMicrowaveRefrigerator
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: Ceramic Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Ceramic Tile
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherFencing: WoodExterior: Private Mailbox, Rain GuttersFoundation: Concrete PerimeterNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Carport Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a CarportNo GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Carport
Frontage
Road Surface Type: AsphaltNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 121

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1960
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: BlockNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 253006385800015150

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $230,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Nov 29 2023

Active Status

MLS Status: Leased

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: BARTOWCommunity: RICHLAND MANOR

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 8873 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Orlando RegionalNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8873 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: S5089008Showing Advance Notice: 24Showing Requirements: 24 Hour Notice, Appointment Only, Call Listing Agent, See Remarks, ShowingTimeUniversal Property Id: US-12105-N-253006385800015150-R-N
Last check for updates: about 12 hours ago
Listed by Magela Sanchez Perez, (512) 944-0668
ATHENS REALTY PROFESSIONALS INC, (407) 954-7000
Bought with: John Hubbert, Jr, (863) 243-4024, BHHS FLORIDA PROPERTIES GROUP, (863) 701-2350
Originating MLS: Orlando Regional
Source: Stellar MLS, MLS#S5089008
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Listing Information presented by local MLS brokerage: Zillow, Inc - (407) 904-3511

Price History for 540 Forrest Dr

DatePriceEventSource
01/05/2024$225,000Sold
Stellar MLS #S5089008
11/30/2023$230,000PendingStellar MLS #S5089008
10/10/2023$230,000PriceChange
Stellar MLS #S5089008
09/25/2023$235,000PriceChange
Stellar MLS #S5089008
08/01/2023$240,000Listed For SaleStellar MLS #S5089008
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Comparable Sales for 540 Forrest Dr

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1140 Richland Rd, Bartow, FL
0.05
Single-Family Home
$225,000
12/12/25
3
1
912
605 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL
0.06
Single-Family Home
$228,000
06/03/25
2
2
880
740 Bearcreek Dr, Bartow, FL
0.24
Single-Family Home
$230,000
01/07/26
3
1
1,314
755 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$165,000
02/23/26
3
1
1,366
930 Pinecrest Dr, Bartow, FL
0.35
Single-Family Home
$239,000
03/06/26
3
1
1,064
570 Lucile St W, Bartow, FL
0.39
Single-Family Home
$219,900
12/10/25
3
1
888
435 Lucille St, Bartow, FL
0.36
Single-Family Home
$215,000
04/28/26
3
1
1,128

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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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540 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL 33830 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 912 sqft single-family home built in 1960. This property is not currently available for sale. 540 Forrest Dr was last sold on Jan 5, 2024 for $225,000 (2% lower than the asking price of $230,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 540 Forrest Dr is $173,500.