655 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL 33830
OFF MARKET

655 Forrest Dr
Bartow, FL 33830

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 912 sqft

$185,800

Trulia Estimate
as of May 17, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,240/mo*
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$185,800

Trulia Estimate
as of May 17, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,240/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
912 sqft

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Description

First time home buyer or investment property opportunity! This home, located near downtown Bartow, features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a bonus room that can be used as a nursery, office or can be converted into a 3rd bedroom. This home has all tile flooring and a screened in back porch with a fenced backyard. The roof was replaced in 2019 and with a little TLC this home could be a great investment rental property or fixer upper for a first time home buyer. The home is located near plenty of restaurants and grocery stores in the vicinity of downtown Bartow. The home also has public water and sewage, so no worries about a well or septic tank here! Schedule your showing today to see this great opportunity near downtown Bartow!
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.

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Home Details for 655 Forrest Dr

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, ElectricAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Tile

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Retaining Wall
Parking & Garage
Parking Space: 1Parking: Carport

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1962Year Updated: 1962
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8624 sqft

Price History for 655 Forrest Dr

DatePriceEventSource
05/15/2020$110,000Sold
Stellar MLS #L4914831
03/28/2020$109,900PendingAgent Provided
03/26/2020$109,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
02/18/2002$56,285Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$1,108
Assessment$144,893
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 655 Forrest Dr

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
605 Forrest Dr W, Bartow, FL
0.01
Single-Family Home
$228,000
06/03/25
3
1
735
605 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL
0.01
Single-Family Home
$228,000
06/03/25
2
2
880
1140 Richland Rd, Bartow, FL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$225,000
12/12/25
3
1
912
755 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$165,000
02/23/26
3
1
1,366
580 Dorothy St, Bartow, FL
0.03
Single-Family Home
$130,900
04/28/26
2
2
1,234
835 Waldon Ave, Bartow, FL
0.22
Single-Family Home
$65,700
01/06/26
3
1
897
500 Waldon Ave, Bartow, FL
0.39
Single-Family Home
$80,000
11/05/25
3
1
900
740 Bearcreek Dr, Bartow, FL
0.25
Single-Family Home
$230,000
01/07/26
3
1
1,314
930 Pinecrest Dr W, Bartow, FL
0.29
Single-Family Home
$234,000
03/18/26
3
1
1,064
930 Pinecrest Dr, Bartow, FL
0.29
Single-Family Home
$239,000
03/06/26
3
1
1,064

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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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655 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL 33830 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 912 sqft single-family home built in 1962. This property is not currently available for sale. 655 Forrest Dr was last sold on May 15, 2020 for $110,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 655 Forrest Dr is $185,800.