Property
ActiveResidential
1/60
$575,000

705 E CHURCH STREET

Bartow, FL 33830
4
Beds
3
Baths
3,124
SqFt
0.34
Acres
STELLAR
#L4959897
Updated: Jun 29, 2026, 3:08pm

Property Description

Come see this stunning 4 bedroom 3 bathroom Folk Victorian home located in the heart of Bartow’s historic district. This 1898 home is one of the oldest houses in Bartow boasting 3,124 sqft of living area, decorative gable trim, clapboard siding, 11ft high ceilings, crown molding, hardwood floors, built in bookshelves, exposed wood ceiling beams in living room, sun room, formal dining room, wood molding staircase, oak floors downstairs, pine floors upstairs, updated upstairs bathroom with glass shower doors, new A/C unit upstairs, large guest bedrooms, new ceiling fans, giant front porch, metal roof with new screws, new flat roof over carport, new carport floor paint, and a transferable termite bond. This home has large period windows offering tons of natural light and incredible views of the courtyard and other surrounding historic homes. The spacious kitchen has recently been updated to include the conveniences of modern life with quartz countertops, stainless appliances, brand new dishwasher, deep farmhouse sink, butlers pantry, and gas range. The ground floor master suite has a completely updated bathroom with walk in glass shower enclosure, walk in closet, shiplap walls, subway tiles, and dual sinks. The living room and family room areas are divided by double sided wood burning fireplaces. The sun room that overlooks the large sweeping front porch could easily be used as a fifth bedroom if needed. The home sits on a huge .34 acre corner lot in the middle of charming Bartow's Main Street District which offers restaurants, community events, and historic sites including the Polk County courthouse. Enjoy relaxing and entertaining outside with mature shady oaks, a large fire pit, brick patio, custom playhouse with climbing wall and swing-set, wood privacy fence, long driveway, double gate, rebuilt detached garage, new wood decking on front porch, workshop, and two car carport. The home is conveniently located to several shopping centers, grocery stores, restaurants, parks, Polk State College, and the Polk Parkway for easy commutes to Tampa and Orlando. Seller is offering $10,000 seller concessions towards buyer’s closing costs an/or an interest rate buy down.
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Included Appliances
DishwasherMicrowaveRangeRefrigerator

Property Details

Interior
Appliances
DishwasherMicrowaveRangeRefrigerator
Bathrooms Total Decimal
3
Building Area Total
4177
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace Features
Wood Burning
Flooring
TileHardwood
Furnished
Unfurnished
Heating
Central
Interior Features
Built-in FeaturesCeiling Fan(s)Crown MoldingHigh CeilingsPrimary Bedroom Main FloorThermostatWalk-In Closet(s)
Laundry Features
In GarageLaundry Room
Living Area
3124
Rooms Total
10
Construction
Building Area Source
Public Records
Building Area Units
Square Feet
Construction Materials
Wood Frame
Direction Faces
North
Foundation Details
Crawlspace
Levels
Two
Living Area Source
Public Records
Living Area Units
Square Feet
Roof
Metal
Year Built
1898
Site & Exterior
Carport Spaces
2
Covered Spaces
3
Exterior Features
French DoorsLightingSidewalk
Fencing
Wood
Flood Zone Code
X
Garage Spaces
Yes
I D X Participation
Yes
Lot Size Acres
0.34
Lot Size Area
14754
Lot Size Square Feet
14754
Lot Size Units
Square Feet
Public Survey Range
25
Public Survey Section
05
Road Surface Type
Paved
Sewer
Public Sewer
Total Acreage
1/4 to less than 1/2
Utilities
BB/HS Internet AvailableCable AvailableElectricity Connected
Water Source
Public
Zoning
XX
Financials
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft
184.06
Contract Status Change Date
2026-03-04
Current Price
575000
Feed Types
BBO
Lease Considered
Yes
Minimum Lease
No Minimum
Ownership
Fee Simple
Parcel Number
253005371000001080
Public Survey Township
30
Tax Annual Amount
4266
Tax Block
Yes
Tax Book Number
J-345
Tax Legal Description
LYTLES 2ND ADD DB J PG 345 BLK 1 LOTS 8 TO 11 & 12 TO 15 LESS S 75 FT
Tax Lot
8
Tax Year
2024

Neighborhood & Lifestyle

Community & Association
M L S Area Major
33830 - Bartow
Subdivision Name
LYTLES 2ND ADD
Schools
Ratings
Elementary
Spessard L. Holland Elementary
Middle
Bartow Middle
High
Bartow High
Listing provided courtesy of STELLAR via IDX. Updated: Jun 29, 2026, 3:08pm.
Cannon Kirby

Listing Agent

ROOST REALTY GROUP LLC

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