970 Ross Ave, Bartow, FL 33830
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970 Ross Ave
Bartow, FL 33830

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,040 sqft (on 0.25 acres)

$220,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,496/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$220,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,496/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,040 sqft
(on 0.25 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$221K
Since last month
Increased$400 (+0.2%)
Since last year
Increased$2K (+0.9%)
Since last sale
Increased$8K (+3.6%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +188% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$221K
July 2026$221K
June 2026$222K
May 2026$214K
April 2026$216K
March 2026$215K
February 2026$211K
January 2026$208K
2025
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
920 FORREST DRIVE, Bartow, FL
0.11
Single-Family Home
$235,000
02/20/26
3
2
1,088
830 SHADY LANE, Bartow, FL
0.25
Single-Family Home
$232,000
04/07/26
3
2
1,160
990 FORREST DRIVE, Bartow, FL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$260,000
12/11/25
3
2
1,211
845 Pinecrest Dr, Bartow, FL
0.11
Single-Family Home
$158,800
08/27/25
3
2
1,492
930 Pinecrest Dr W, Bartow, FL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$234,000
03/18/26
3
1
1,064
930 PINECREST DRIVE, Bartow, FL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$239,000
03/06/26
3
1
1,064
991 POLK STREET, Bartow, FL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$245,000
10/03/25
3
2
1,135
650 SHADY LANE, Bartow, FL
0.31
Single-Family Home
$265,000
03/27/26
3
2
1,492
1125 Pinecrest Dr, Bartow, FL
0.36
Single-Family Home
$204,000
12/29/25
3
2
1,236
845 GORDON AVE N, Bartow, FL
0.21
Single-Family Home
$273,000
03/23/26
3
2
1,295

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
920 FORREST DRIVE, Bartow, FL 33830
0.11
$235,000
3
2
1,088
Recently Sold
980 WALDON AVENUE LOT 8, Bartow, FL 33830
0.06
-
-
-
-
Off Market
780 FORREST DRIVE, Bartow, FL 33830
0.12
$250,200
4
2
1,296
Off Market
930 PINECREST DRIVE, Bartow, FL 33830
0.16
$239,000
3
1
1,064
Recently Sold
775 FORREST DRIVE LOT 15, Bartow, FL 33830
0.11
$20,000
-
-
-
Recently Sold
990 FORREST DRIVE, Bartow, FL 33830
0.17
$260,000
3
2
1,211
Recently Sold
755 FORREST DRIVE, Bartow, FL 33830
0.13
$165,000
3
1
1,366
Recently Sold
1040 AUSTIN STREET, Bartow, FL 33830
0.14
$390,000
6
4
2,450
For Sale
1160 ELEANORE AVENUE, Bartow, FL 33830
0.19
$218,900
3
2
1,046
Off Market
1060 AUSTIN STREET, Bartow, FL 33830
0.16
$362,500
6
4
2,450
Recently Sold
750 BAKER AVENUE, Bartow, FL 33830
0.14
$291,500
4
3
1,458
Off Market
980 PINECREST DRIVE, Bartow, FL 33830
0.21
$271,000
3
2
1,556
Off Market

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
1979
Lot Size
0.25 acres
Living Area
1,040 sqft
Price/Sqft
$212

About this House

Recently remodeled 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Block Home in Bartow, Polk County, Florida. This newly renovated home sits on a 1/4 acre with a large backyard planted with mature fruit trees.
970 Ross Ave, Bartow, FL 33830 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,040 sqft single-family home built in 1979. It last sold for $213,568 on Feb 17, 2022. More recently, it was listed as a rental in February 2020 with an asking price of $1,200 per month. That rental listing was removed on February 25, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $220,900, with a rent estimate of $1,610/month.

Home Details for 970 Ross Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, ElectricHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Retaining Wall
Parking & Garage
Parking Space: 1Parking: Off Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1979
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.25 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Feb 17, 2022
Source: N/A
Sold
$213,568
Nov 30, 2021
Source: Zillow Offers #137129
Listed For Sale
$204,200
Oct 7, 2021
Source: N/A
Sold
$205,840
Feb 25, 2021
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
Mar 27, 2020
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
$1,200

Market trends in Bartow

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$284K
$28.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$183
$11MoM
Available listings
107
4MoM

Around this home

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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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 970 Ross Ave

  • What is 970 Ross Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 970 Ross Ave in Bartow, FL is $220,900.
  • What is the price history for 970 Ross Ave?
    970 Ross Ave in Bartow, FL last sold for $213,568 in February 2022.
  • 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 $284K. That is up $28.33K from the prior month.
  • How big is the lot at 970 Ross Ave?
    The lot at 970 Ross Ave in Bartow, FL is about 0.25 acres (10,998 sq ft).
  • Does 970 Ross Ave have parking?
    Yes, 970 Ross Ave in Bartow, FL has on-site parking.

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