735 Formosa Ave, Bartow, FL 33830
OFF MARKET

735 Formosa Ave
Bartow, FL 33830

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,417 sqft

$261,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 7, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,722/mo*
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$261,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 7, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,722/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,417 sqft

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Description

This charming and beautifully updated 3 bedroom 2 bath home blends vintage charm with modern upgrades. Featuring a split bedroom, open floor plan, this home boasts a gourmet kitchen with stylish two toned cabinets, stone countertops, and upgraded stainless steel appliances. Enjoy natural light through the huge bay window with double paned argon gas windows and the excellence of luxury hardwood laminate flooring. The oversized master suite includes a spacious walk in closet and a luxurious master bath. Enjoy your morning coffee in the enclosed front porch, or step out back to a large 10x15' screened in back porch, perfect for relaxing, along with 2 sheds and an exterior generator plug. Recent updates include a newer roof (2022), updated plumbing and electrical, and a 10yr old ac and water heater. Situated on a corner lot, this home is just a 15 min walk to downtown, near the Civic Center, bike trails, and Frasier Trail - Ideal for those who love an active lifestyle. Don't miss this move in ready gem!
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 April 15, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
Porch
View
No Info
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 735 Formosa Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Balcony Porch Lanai, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1417 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, PublicAppliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Kitchen Reverse Osmosis System, Microwave, Range, RefrigeratorDishwasherDisposalLaundry: Laundry RoomMicrowaveRefrigerator
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
Window: Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified WindowsDoor: Sliding DoorsFlooring: Luxury Vinyl
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Luxury Vinyl
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Rear Porch, ScreenedVegetation: Mature LandscapingOther Structures: Shed(s)Exterior: StorageFoundation: SlabNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo Garage
Frontage
Road Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 26

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1954
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Asbestos, Block, Wood FrameNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 253007400300005030

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $285,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Mar 04 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: BARTOWCommunity: AZALEA PARK
School Information
Elementary School: Bartow Elem AcademyJr High / Middle School: Bartow MiddleHigh School: Bartow High

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1545 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: East PolkNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8986 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: P4933600Showing Requirements: Combination Lock BoxUniversal Property Id: US-12105-N-253007400300005030-R-N
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listed by Michelle Howard, (863) 944-9920
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SMART 1, (863) 508-3000
Bought with: Beth Lusa, (863) 220-6348, DREAM REALTY GROUP, (863) 450-7973
Originating MLS: East Polk
Source: Stellar MLS, MLS#P4933600
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Listing Information presented by local MLS brokerage: Zillow, Inc - (407) 904-3511

Price History for 735 Formosa Ave

DatePriceEventSource
04/11/2025$276,000Sold
Stellar MLS #P4933600
03/05/2025$285,000PendingStellar MLS #P4933600
02/21/2025$285,000PriceChange
Stellar MLS #P4933600
02/06/2025$295,000Listed For SaleStellar MLS #P4933600

Market trends in Bartow

Last updated April 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$242K
$8.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.7%
Price per sq ft
$170
$5MoM
Available listings
118
1MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$68
Assessment$201,389
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 735 Formosa Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
760 Formosa Ave, Bartow, FL
0.04
Single-Family Home
$262,500
06/24/25
3
2
1,200
745 W Parker St, Bartow, FL
0.11
Single-Family Home
$278,500
11/21/25
3
2
1,444
750 Azalea Dr, Bartow, FL
0.07
Single-Family Home
$280,000
08/08/25
3
2
1,320
634 Formosa Pl, Bartow, FL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$285,000
05/06/26
3
2
1,459
824 Allison Pl, Bartow, FL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$339,000
04/10/26
3
2
1,510
650 W Pearl St, Bartow, FL
0.22
Single-Family Home
$295,000
07/30/25
3
2
1,516
803 Allison Pl, Bartow, FL
0.07
Single-Family Home
$405,000
12/31/25
4
3
1,895
750 W Vine St, Bartow, FL
0.24
Single-Family Home
$372,475
07/21/25
3
2
1,794
843 Allison Pl, Bartow, FL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$412,000
12/30/25
4
3
1,936
745 Marion Pl, Bartow, FL
0.05
Single-Family Home
$182,500
03/10/26
3
1
957

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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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735 Formosa Ave, Bartow, FL 33830 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,417 sqft single-family home built in 1954. This property is not currently available for sale. 735 Formosa Ave was last sold on Apr 11, 2025 for $276,000 (3% lower than the asking price of $285,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 735 Formosa Ave is $261,500.