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3 bd2 ba1,630 sqftSingle Family
TypeSingle Family
HOANone listed
Built1945
Lot11,652 sqft
Living area1,630 sqft
Price / sqft$134

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985 S Dudley Ave is a 1945-built home in Prestons W S Add, Bartow. Inside you'll find 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,630 square feet of living space. Listed at $219,000 (about $134/sqft), 52 days on market. Flood zone X - outside the FEMA high-risk areas, which keeps insurance manageable.

From the listing

Short Sale. Located in Bartow, this 3-bedroom, 3-bath home is situated on approximately one-quarter acre, offering ample outdoor space and an excellent opportunity for buyers looking to renovate and personalize a property to their own preferences. The home features a functional floor plan with generous living space and the potential to become a comfortable primary residence or investment property. Based on available information, the property appears to require cosmetic updating and may require additional repairs or improvements. Buyers are encouraged to conduct thorough inspections to independently verify the condition and functionality of all systems, components, and improvements. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, schools, parks, and major transportation routes, this property offers the opportunity to build equity while enjoying the convenience of an established neighborhood. This property is being offered as a short sale. Buyers and agents should review all MLS supplements and private remarks for important information regarding the purchase process. Buyers should verify all information. Agents: Please review all private remarks and MLS supplements prior to scheduling a showing.

The essentials

Built
1945
Price / sqft
$134
On market
52 days
Annual tax
$3,978
Flood zone
X · Low risk
Lot
11,652 sqft
Type
Single Family Residence

At a glance

Single family
Built 1945
0.27 acres
Lot size
1,630 sqft
Living area

Payment

Est. monthly payment
$1,583/mo
Down payment (20%)
$43,800
Property taxes
$332/mo
Rate assumed
6.8% · 30 yr
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Details

Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1945
Lot
11,652 sqft
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central
Parking
-
Days on Market
52
Eat-in Kitchen
Storage
Dishwasher
Dryer
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Washer
Flood Zone X
Annual Tax (2025)
$3,978
Parcel #
25-30-07-403000-002100

Taxes reflect the most recent assessment in the MLS feed. Actual tax owed can vary, so confirm with the county property appraiser before closing.

Subdivision
Prestons W S Add
County
Polk
MLS Area
33830 - Bartow
Lot Size
11,652 sqft

Price history

Date
Event
Price
10/13/2026
Price change
Source: Stellar MLS #TB8542300
$219,000-6.8%
$134/sqft
-
Price change
Source: Stellar MLS #TB8542300
$235,000-5.6%
$144/sqft
8/24/2026
Listed for sale
Source: Stellar MLS #TB8542300
$249,000
$153/sqft

Neighborhood

985 S Dudley Ave
Bartow, FL, 33830 · 33830 - Bartow

Market insights

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List price: $219,000
$219,000
99.5% – 100% of listTops out right at the list price
80% of listList price
121 of the last 215 home closings in 33830 landed at this number or higher (56%). The median one sat 42 days before it went under contract, and this one is on day 52 after a $30,000 cut.

Sample: 215 closed home sales in 33830 over the last 8 months, Stellar MLS. A starting point, not a guarantee.

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Est. monthly payment
$1,583/mo
Principal & interest$1,142
Property taxes$332
Insurance$110
Down payment20% · $43,800
Interest rate6.80%
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Price

$219,000

$134 per sq ft

Beds and baths

3 beds, 2 baths

Size

1,630 sq ft

Time on market

52 days

Year built

1945

Monthly payment

About $1,583/mo

That is 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 6.8%, plus the home's $3,978 annual tax bill, insurance.

Flood zone

Zone X

That is outside the high-risk areas, so flood insurance is usually optional rather than required by a lender.

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Brokered byNEXTHOME LUXE COASTALListing agent: Jonathon McLeod, PAListing data from Stellar MLS, MLS# TB8542300.

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