605 S JACKSON AVENUE, Bartow, FL, 33830
About This Home
Rare opportunity to own a legal triplex just blocks from Downtown Bartow! Whether you're looking to house hack, expand your investment portfolio, or create flexible living space for future rental income, this unique property offers possibilities that are difficult to find in today's market. Situated on nearly ½ acre, the property is currently being used as a single-family residence with an upstairs apartment. The flexible floor plan includes: Private upper-level 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment with its own kitchen and two separate entrances. Spacious main living area with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Additional studio with a full bathroom and private entrance, currently used as a home salon, offering endless possibilities for a home office, guest suite, creative studio, or future rental space. One of the property's biggest advantages is the three separate electric meters already in place, providing exceptional flexibility for future use. Buyers should verify zoning, occupancy requirements, and permitted uses to determine how the property can best meet their investment or personal goals. Located just a few blocks from Historic Downtown Bartow, you'll enjoy convenient access to restaurants, shopping, local events, government offices, and major Polk County employers. The oversized lot provides ample parking, outdoor space, and room for future improvements. Whether your goal is to live in one space while planning for future rental income, create separate living areas for extended family, operate a home-based business, or add a unique property to your real estate portfolio, this versatile property offers options that are rarely available in one package. Don't miss your opportunity to own one of Bartow's most distinctive properties with space, flexibility, and long-term potential.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Completed
- Year built: 1900
Materials
- Foundation: Crawlspace
- Roof: Membrane,Metal
- Construction materials: Wood Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subType: Triplex,Multi Family
Interior
Appliances
- Laundry features: Other
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
Features
- Built-in Features,Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Wall Units / Window Unit
- Cooling features: Wall/Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 3,018
- Total interior livable area: 3,018 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 253008000000033050
- Attached to another structure: Yes
- Special condition: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Private Entrance
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Lot size: 0.42 Acres
- Lot size dimensions: 92 x 200
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Carport
- Covered spaces: 3
- Carport: Yes
- Carport spaces: 3
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Strong Wind
- Hurricane
- Lightning
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Polk County and Florida
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,744 | $20,928 |
| Home Insurance * | $308 | $3,696 |
| Property Taxes | $384 | $4,608 |
| Electricity | $303 | $3,644 |
| Total | $2,739 | $32,868 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Florida FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-03 | Price change | $345,000 |
| 2026-06-30 | Price change | $350,000 |
| 2026-06-23 | Listed for sale | $363,000 |
| 2019-05-10 | Sold | $174,700 |
| 1995-02-15 | Sold | $70,000 |
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