5 months on rocket

780 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL, 33830

$246,925

Home List Price

$2,932*

Closing Credit

4 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
1,296 SqFt
$191/SqFt
House

Location

Image provided by Mapbox

Get An Agent. Get A Mortgage.

Save BIG.

Rocket Homes logo

780 Forrest Dr, Bartow$246,925

Buyer Closing Credits

$2,932*

1.25% Loan Amount

Rocket Homes logo

Still Have Questions? Contact Us.

Contact Us Phone Number1 (855) 200-2001

Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingDriveway
Year Built1960
HeatingCentral
CoolingCentral Air
FireplaceFree Standing
MLS #T3533952
Lot Size0.23 Acres
StatusActive

About 780 Forrest Dr

Nicely remodeled and decorated home. This is a perfect starter home for a young family, a great home for those relocating from out of state, and everyone in-between. Home is in a quiet neighborhood but is only minutes away from a plethora of new restaurants and shops in blossoming downtown Bartow (Chipotle, Beef O'Brady's, Publix, Chik-fil-A). Only minutes from the Polk County Courthouse, Bartow Hospital, and other major employers. Convenient access to Brandon, Tampa, Lakeland, Ft. Meade, Winter Haven, and Lake Wales as this home is perfectly situated near both US Hwy 98 and US Hwy 60. Huge corner lot offers room to play and let the pets stretch their legs. Recently renovated roof, electrical, flooring, a/c system, and bathrooms.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Year Built: 1960
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 1,296 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: BREWER REALTY
  • Office Phone: (813) 714-3388
  • Listing Agent: Mark Dainty

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Other
  • Interior: Other
  • Fireplace: Free Standing

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Private Pool: No
  • Exterior: Storage

Parking Information:

  • Parking: Driveway

Virtual/3D Tour

  • Virtual Tour: 780 Forrest Dr
Virtual Tour

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.23 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Central Air

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: From US Hwy 60 and US-98 N, 0.3 Miles, Right onto Richland Rd, 350 feet, left onto Forrest Drive. 0.2 mi on right.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $246,925
  • Price Per SqFt: $191/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $239
  • Tax Year: 2020
House and calculator

What can I afford?

Understand what home price range makes sense for your budget.

Housing Market Comparison

See how this home compares to others in Bartow, FL.

Map thumbnail provided by MapBox

Bartow, FL

City

Med. Sold Price

$290K

Med. Price/SqFt

$180

Avg. Days On Market

49

# of Sold Homes

28

780 Forrest Dr vs Bartow

154 DAYS ON ROCKET

+105 Days

$246,925

-$43K Less

$191/SqFt

+$11 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $43K less than the Median Sold Price and $11/SqFt more than other homes in Bartow, FL.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: MFRMLS
  • MLS Number: #T3533952

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: BREWER REALTY
  • Office Phone: (813) 714-3388
  • Listing Agent: Mark Dainty

IDX Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.

All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

IDX Copyright 2024 My Florida Regional Multiple Listing Service DBA Stellar MLS. The real estate listing data marked with this icon comes from the IDX program of the Stellar MLS system. All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Listings displayed on this website may be subject to prior sale or removal from sale; availability of any listing should always be independently verified. Listing information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use, solely to identify potential properties for potential purchase; all other use is strictly prohibited and may violate relevant federal and state law. Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS.
Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 11/14/2024, 10:49:48 PM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.

Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Sep 02, 2020Home Sold
$114,000
Sep 01, 2020Home Sold
$97,000
Aug 06, 2020Home Sold
$72,500

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$239$33,140
2018$201$31,791
2017$202$31,137

History based on county public records data.

Payment Calculator

$1,300

Per Month

Recommended Financing

30-Year Fixed

Rate/APR

7.5% / 6.68%

Total Monthly Payment

$807

Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

school-card-donut-254157
2
/10

  • James Stephens Elementary School

  • 1350 N Maple Ave

  • 0.48 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

school-card-donut-254158
6
/10

  • Bartow Elementary Academy

  • 590 S Wilson Ave

  • 1.03 miles

  • Public Magnet Grades KG-5

school-card-donut-254159
4
/10

  • Floral Avenue Elementary School

  • 1530 S Floral Ave

  • 1.66 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $53,017. The most common annual income of people living in Bartow, FL is between $35k-100k. Typical family type is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.

All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

Frequently Asked Questions About 780 Forrest Dr

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 780 Forrest Dr property is $246,925.

What type of property is this?

The property 780 Forrest Dr is a house located in Bartow, Florida, 33830.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 780 Forrest Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $239 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on September 2, 2020 for $114,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 780 Forrest Dr has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 780 Forrest Dr is 1,296 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 780 Forrest Dr is 1960.

Rocket Homes›Florida›Polk County›Bartow›33830›780 Forrest Dr

This home is located at 780 Forrest Dr in Bartow, FL and zip code 33830. This 1,296 square foot home, which was built in 1960, sits on a 0.23 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 13, 2024 and is currently priced at $246,925.

In October 2024, from all listings sold in Bartow, FL there were more than 3 sold above asking price, over 9 sold below and more than 16 were sold right at the asked price. The inventory of homes for sale in Bartow, FL between September 2024 and October 2024 decreased by 1.6%. Listings spent 49 days on the market in October 2024, and had a median list price of $290,000 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

More Resources