985 S DUDLEY AVENUE, Bartow, FL 33830
FOR SALE
0.27 ACRES

$249,000

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,630 sqft (on 0.27 acres)

985 S DUDLEY AVENUE, Bartow, FL 33830

Est. Mortgage $1,695/mo*
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We estimate this home will sell faster than 93% nearby.

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1945
0.27 acre lot
$153/sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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About this House

Short Sale. Located in Bartow, this 3-bedroom, 3-bath home is situated on approximately one-quarter acre, offering ample outdoor space and an excellent opportunity for buyers looking to renovate and personalize a property to their own preferences. The home features a functional floor plan with generous living space and the potential to become a comfortable primary residence or investment property. Based on available information, the property appears to require cosmetic updating and may require additional repairs or improvements. Buyers are encouraged to conduct thorough inspections to independently verify the condition and functionality of all systems, components, and improvements. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, schools, parks, and major transportation routes, this property offers the opportunity to build equity while enjoying the convenience of an established neighborhood. This property is being offered as a short sale. Buyers and agents should review all MLS supplements and private remarks for important information regarding the purchase process. Buyers should verify all information. Agents: Please review all private remarks and MLS supplements prior to scheduling a showing.
Last check for updates: about 8 hours ago
Listing Provided by: Jonathon McLeod, PA, (239) 357-8938
NEXTHOME LUXE COASTAL, (727) 315-0315
Originating MLS: Suncoast Tampa
Source: Stellar MLS, MLS#TB8542300
Also Listed on Stellar MLS, NextHome.
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Listing Information presented by local MLS brokerage: Zillow, Inc - (407) 904-3511
We estimate this home will sell faster than 93% nearby.

Home Details for 985 S DUDLEY AVENUE

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 2, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1630 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity ConnectedAppliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, WasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: Laundry RoomMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
No FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Has Electric on Property
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Door: Sliding DoorsFlooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShingleFencing: FencedExterior: StorageFoundation: CrawlspaceNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo Garage
Frontage
Road Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Private Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 1Days on Market: 8

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1945
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Wood FrameNot a New ConstructionNo Additional ParcelsDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 253007403000002100

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $249,000Price Per Sqft: $153

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: BARTOWCommunity: PRESTONS W S ADD

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: TB8542300

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1630 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Suncoast TampaNo HOAHOA Fee: No HOA Fee

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.27 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Short Sale

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: TB8542300Showing Requirements: Lockbox - Coded, Other, See Remarks, ShowingTimeUniversal Property Id: US-12105-N-253007403000002100-R-N

Foreclosure Information

11/25/2025
Foreclosure auction
$345,863
The property was scheduled to be sold at a
Foreclosure Auction
 on 11/25/2025 at 3:00 pm. The auction was scheduled to take place at WWW.POLK.REALFORECLOSE.COM. Because auction dates are often changed or postponed, it is unknown at this time if the auction was held. Please confirm with a foreclosure specialist.
4/25/2022
Previous Sale
$260,500
The home last sold for $260,500

Legal Details

Foreclosure Type
Non-Judicial
Parcel Number
253007403000002100

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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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

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$244K
Since last month
Decreased$26K (-9.4%)
Since last year
Decreased$20K (-7.6%)
Since last sale
Decreased$11K (-4.2%)
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 +174% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$250K
August 2026$244K
July 2026$275K
June 2026$275K
May 2026$275K
2025
2024
2023
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.
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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
634 FORMOSA PLACE, Bartow, FL
0.36
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$285,000
05/06/26
3
2
1,459
1275 SUNSET AVENUE, Bartow, FL
0.35
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$210,000
03/20/26
3
1.5
1,146
745 W PARKER STREET, Bartow, FL
0.51
Single-Family Home
$278,500
11/21/25
3
2
1,444
1580 S FLORAL AVENUE, Bartow, FL
0.56
Single-Family Home
$248,500
04/13/26
3
2
1,505
805 S BROADWAY AVENUE, Bartow, FL
0.27
Single-Family Home
$346,000
06/17/26
3
3.5
1,788
844 ALLISON PLACE, Bartow, FL
0.51
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$339,000
08/28/26
3
2
1,556
490 S WASHINGTONIA COURT, Bartow, FL
0.34
Single-Family Home
$205,900
03/31/26
3
1
1,260
805 SUSAN PLACE, Bartow, FL
0.37
Single-Family Home
$359,000
11/25/25
3
3
2,281
425 E VINE STREET, Bartow, FL
0.47
Single-Family Home
$392,500
10/03/25
3
2
1,764

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
955 S DUDLEY AVENUE, Bartow, FL 33830
0.01
$230,200
3
2
1,198
Off Market
595 W HOOKER STREET, Bartow, FL 33830
0.03
$218,100
3
1
1,040
Off Market
990 S DUDLEY AVENUE, Bartow, FL 33830
0.04
$231,400
3
1
1,128
Off Market
1030 S IRVING AVENUE, Bartow, FL 33830
0.05
$275,500
3
2
1,195
Off Market
555 HOOKER STREET W, Bartow, FL 33830
0.05
$276,800
3
2
1,145
Off Market
1010 S DUDLEY AVENUE, Bartow, FL 33830
0.04
$199,900
3
1
880
For Sale
1025 S IRVING AVENUE, Bartow, FL 33830
0.07
$301,000
4
2
1,848
Off Market
695 W VINE STREET, Bartow, FL 33830
0.11
$227,600
2
2
1,010
Off Market
795 W VINE STREET LOT 23, Bartow, FL 33830
0.14
$105,000
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-
-
For Sale
980 S MILL AVENUE, Bartow, FL 33830
0.10
$250,500
3
2
1,425
Off Market
590 W VINE STREET, Bartow, FL 33830
0.14
$194,900
3
1.5
1,080
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 27, 2026
Source: Stellar MLS #TB8542300
Listed For Sale
$249,000
Apr 25, 2022
Source: N/A
Sold
$260,500
Mar 20, 2022
Source: Stellar MLS #P4919932
Pending
$259,000
Mar 17, 2022
Source: Stellar MLS #P4919932
Listed For Sale
$259,000
Apr 30, 2020
Source: N/A
Sold
$166,000

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

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Agent Phone: (239) 357-8938

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Frequently asked questions about 985 S DUDLEY AVENUE

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 985 S DUDLEY AVENUE?
    Based on a $249,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 985 S DUDLEY AVENUE in Bartow, FL is approximately $1,700 (about $1,305 principal & interest, $320 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 985 S DUDLEY AVENUE compare to homes in Bartow?
    985 S DUDLEY AVENUE in Bartow, FL is listed at $249,000, about 12% below the $284K median sale price in Bartow.
  • What do residents say about Bartow?
    Residents describe Bartow, FL as easy to park in, well-kept, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See homes for sale in Bartow, FL.
  • What are the closest schools to 985 S DUDLEY AVENUE?
    The closest schools to 985 S DUDLEY AVENUE in Bartow, FL are Bartow Middle School (rated 3/10), Bartow Senior High School (rated 3/10), Floral Avenue Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 5/10).
  • Does 985 S DUDLEY AVENUE have air conditioning?
    Yes, 985 S DUDLEY AVENUE in Bartow, FL has air conditioning.
  • Does 985 S DUDLEY AVENUE have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 985 S DUDLEY AVENUE in Bartow, FL has in-unit laundry.
985 S DUDLEY AVENUE, Bartow, FL 33830 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,630 sqft single-family home built in 1945. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Stellar MLS on Aug 27, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# TB8542300.