Polk County, Florida
Bartow Real Estate and Local Guide
Inland county seat of Polk County nicknamed the City of Oaks and Azaleas, with several National Register historic districts and a small-city Southern character. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Bartow best.
About the area
Living in Bartow, FL
Bartow is the county seat of Polk County.
The housing market
Homes in Bartow
- About 66.4% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 73.6% of housing is detached single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $210,400.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Bartow home
Old Polk County Courthouse (Polk County History Center)
1909 neoclassical former courthouse that now houses the Polk County History Center
L.B. Brown House Museum
1892 Victorian home built by Lawrence B. Brown, a formerly enslaved man, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Wonder House
Unusual multi-level Bartow house known for its natural cooling and inventive design
Mary Holland Park
119-acre city park with three lakes, camping, a playground, and a skate park
Fort Fraser Trail
7.7-mile paved rail-trail for cycling and jogging between Bartow and Lakeland
Neighborhoods
Bartow areas to know
Downtown Bartow Commercial District
National Register historic commercial district in the city center
Northeast Bartow Residential District
National Register historic residential district
South Bartow Residential District
National Register historic residential district
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.