$425,000
About this home
Step into the timeless charm of this 1900 historic home, where classic craftsmanship and generous living spaces create a truly special opportunity. Situated on a desirable corner lot just minutes from Downtown Bartow, this spacious 5-bedroom, 4-bath residence offers over 2,800 square feet of living space with a versatile floor plan designed to accommodate a variety of lifestyles. The first-floor features two private en-suite bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite complete with a fireplace and sitting area, creating a comfortable retreat at the end of the day. A third full bath is conveniently located just off the kitchen, while upstairs you'll find three additional bedrooms and another full bath, providing ample space for family, guests, or a home office. This flexible layout is ideal for multi-generational living or accommodating overnight guests. Rich architectural details throughout the home include elegant crown molding, beautiful French doors, and timeless finishes that reflect the home's historic character. The inviting kitchen blends rustic warmth with classic design, featuring butcher block countertops, exposed wood ceiling beams, and authentic pecky cypress wainscoting—a distinctive architectural element long associated with Florida's historic homes. Just outside, a spacious deck provides the perfect setting for entertaining, grilling, or enjoying quiet evenings outdoors. Additional highlights include a welcoming covered front porch, a fully fenced backyard, a detached storage shed, and the added convenience of natural gas service, including a gas range, gas water heater, and a gas hookup for the clothes dryer. Conveniently located near the Polk County Courthouse, Publix, Lowe's, local restaurants, shopping, and parks, this home provides easy access to the charm and conveniences of Downtown Bartow while being located just outside the Historic District. Whether you're searching for a spacious family home or a property with the character and potential to make it uniquely yours, this historic Bartow residence offers a rare opportunity just minutes from downtown. Bring your vision to life in this timeless Bartow home. Seller is highly motivated.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Stellar MLS
- MLS #
- MFRS5151884
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- SUMMERLIN SCHOOL LANDS
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 103
- On market date
- June 14, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 4
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.24 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 512
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.1:1
- District
- POLK
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Student:teacher ratio
- 19.4:1
- District
- POLK
- Enrollment
- 2,090
- Student:teacher ratio
- 17.9:1
- District
- POLK
Walkability
Blended score for BARTOW's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.
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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 27 days ago.
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