686 Formosa Ave, Bartow, FL 33830
OFF MARKET

686 Formosa Ave
Bartow, FL 33830

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,212 sqft

$244,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 6, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,633/mo*
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$244,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 6, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,633/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,212 sqft

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
1978
Living Area
1,212 sqft
Price/Sqft
$201

About this House

This single-family home is located at 686 Formosa Ave, Bartow, FL. 686 Formosa Ave is in Bartow, FL and in ZIP code 33830. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,212 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 8450 sqft and was built in 1978.
686 Formosa Ave, Bartow, FL 33830 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,212 sqft single-family home built in 1978. It last sold for $235,000 on Dec 27, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $244,000, with a rent estimate of $1,759/month.

Home Details for 686 Formosa Ave

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Carpet, Linoleum Vinyl

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: StuccoFoundation Type: Retaining WallPatio

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1978Year Updated: 1978
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8450 sqft

Price History for 686 Formosa Ave

DatePriceEventSource
12/11/2024$239,900ListingRemovedStellar MLS #P4917997
12/11/2023ListingRemovedStellar MLS #P4917997
12/27/2021$235,000Sold
N/A
11/09/2021$239,900PendingStellar MLS #P4917997
10/28/2021$239,900PriceChange
Stellar MLS #P4917997
10/22/2021$249,900Listed For SaleStellar MLS #P4917997
11/09/2010$38,000Sold
N/A
09/05/2006$119,500Sold
N/A
05/26/2006$85,000Sold
N/A
12/27/2002$65,000Sold
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$2,743
Assessment$193,816
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 686 Formosa Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
745 MARION PLACE, Bartow, FL
0.09
Single-Family Home
$182,500
03/10/26
3
1
957
750 AZALEA DRIVE, Bartow, FL
0.06
Single-Family Home
$280,000
08/08/25
3
2
1,320
745 W PARKER STREET, Bartow, FL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$278,500
11/21/25
3
2
1,444
634 FORMOSA PLACE, Bartow, FL
0.08
Single-Family Home
$285,000
05/06/26
3
2
1,459
824 ALLISON PLACE, Bartow, FL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$339,000
04/10/26
3
2
1,510
625 AZALEA PLACE, Bartow, FL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$185,000
05/15/26
2
1
766
340 W STANFORD STREET, Bartow, FL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$200,000
01/23/26
3
2
1,000
905 W McLeod St, Bartow, FL
0.65
Single-Family Home
$215,000
10/01/25
3
1
1,255
1135 W STUART AVENUE, Bartow, FL
0.59
Single-Family Home
$250,000
04/19/26
3
1
874
1090 W MCLEOD STREET, Bartow, FL
0.66
Single-Family Home
$221,000
04/02/26
3
1
900

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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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