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705 E CHURCH STREET

House For Sale
$575,000

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-$20K (2026/05/21)
91 days
4 bds
3 ba
3,124 sqft

Overview

Maybe this? 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.

Location

Details

Type:
Residential
Parking:
No Data
Year Built:
1898
Lot:
0.34 Acres
Heating:
Central
Price/sqft:
$184
Cooling:
Central Air
HOA:
No Data

Highlights

Annual tax
$4,266
2024
Garage
1 car garage
All facts and features
  • Flooring

    • Tile

    • Hardwood

    Heating

    • Central

    Cooling

    • Central Air

    Appliances

    • Dishwasher

    • Microwave

    • Range

    • Refrigerator

    Other interior features

    • Built-in Features

    • Ceiling Fan(s)

    • Crown Molding

    • High Ceilings

    • Primary Bedroom Main Floor

    • Thermostat

    • Walk-In Closet(s)

    Bedrooms and bathrooms

    • Bedrooms: 4

    • Full bathrooms: 3

  • Property

    • Levels: Two

    • Exterior Features: French Doors / Lighting / Sidewalk

    Lot

    • Lot: 0.34 Acres

    Other Property Information

    • Parcel Number: 253005371000001080

    • Zoning: XX

  • Type and style

    • Property Type: Residential

    • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

  • Utility

    • BB/HS Internet Available

    • Cable Available

    • Electricity Connected

  • Other financial information

    • Annual tax amount: $4,266

  • Source details

    • MLS ID: L4959897

    Other facts

    • Construction Materials: Wood Frame

    • Foundation Details: Crawlspace

    • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning

    • Laundry Features: In Garage / Laundry Room

    • Direction Faces: North

    • Fireplace: Yes

    • Garage Spaces: 1

    • Garage: Yes

    • Living Area: 3124

    • Water Source: Public

    • Subdivision Name: LYTLES 2ND ADD

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