Bartow Homes under $250,000

Bartow Homes under $250,000

Welcome to Bartow, Florida – a charming city nestled in the heart of Polk County, known for its rich history, vibrant community, and picturesque landscapes. With its warm climate, friendly neighborhoods, and a strong sense of community, Bartow is a hidden gem for those seeking a tranquil lifestyle without sacrificing modern conveniences.

Bartow boasts a delightful blend of small-town charm and urban accessibility. The city is dotted with historic buildings, lush parks, and a variety of local shops and restaurants that reflect its unique character. Residents enjoy a myriad of outdoor activities, from exploring the scenic trails of nearby parks to fishing in the serene lakes that surround the area. Plus, with its proximity to larger cities like Lakeland and Winter Haven, you can easily access a wider range of amenities while returning home to the peaceful atmosphere of Bartow.

For homebuyers seeking affordability, Bartow offers a fantastic selection of homes under $250,000. This is an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, families, or anyone looking to invest in a growing community. Whether you’re in search of a cozy bungalow, a spacious family home, or a charming townhouse, Bartow has something to suit every taste and budget. With its affordable housing market, you can enjoy the benefits of homeownership without breaking the bank.

Discover your dream home in Bartow, where the perfect blend of affordability, community spirit, and natural beauty awaits! Embrace the opportunity to be part of this thriving city and experience all that it has to offer.

Newest Bartow Homes under $250,000

1835 E Valencia Drive, Bartow
$150,000
3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ Bellaire Heights Add SubDv. ⋅ 33830 Zip Code
Short Sale. SHORT SALE: 3/1 in south Bartow located near schools, library, Civic Center, recreational parks and downtown Main St. Bathroom recently updated to shower only. Great starter home or investment. Spacious backyard.

1835 E Valencia Drive, Bartow
4801 Weston Rd, Bartow
$239,900
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Wheeler Heights Mob Hm Park SubDv. ⋅ 33830 Zip Code
Lovingly maintained! Delightful 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home beautifully designed to maximize comfort. Step inside to a bright and welcoming living room that sets an inviting tone the moment you walk in. The layout flows seamlessly into the functional kitchen, featuring gorgeous quartz countertops, a charming backsplash, wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a spacious eat-in area. The primary bedroom offers its own private half bath. A dedicated laundry room for added convenience. The indoor comfort extends effortlessly outside to a tiled, screened rear porch. This tranquil space allows you to enjoy fresh air and peaceful views of your private haven. Outdoor enthusiasts and hobbyists will love the fully fenced backyard, workshop, separate storage shed, and garden. Equipped with a 50-amp generator inlet box and manual interlock kit for whole-house backup power. Combining cozy, practical living spaces with a dream backyard setup, this home is ready for its next chapter. Schedule your appointment today and see all the possibilities for yourself!

4801 Weston Rd, Bartow
2086 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Bartow
$149,990
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 33830 Zip Code
INCREDIBLE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY – PRICED BELOW MARKET VALUE WITH TREMENDOUS UPSIDE! ATTENTION INVESTORS AND HANDY HOMEOWNERS! Don't miss this opportunity to own a 4-bedroom, 3-bath home priced to sell with excellent potential for instant equity! Whether you're a savvy investor looking for your next flip, a buy-and-hold rental property, or a homeowner ready to add your personal touch, this property offers flexibility, value, and opportunity. The home features a spacious floor plan, open kitchen, generously sized bedrooms, and comfortable living areas, providing a great foundation for improvements and customization. According to the seller, the roof and A/C are approximately 7 years old, while the water heater is approximately 2 years old, offering added value with several major components already updated. With its desirable 4-bedroom layout, spacious interior, and potential to build equity through improvements, this property presents an excellent opportunity for investors and homeowners alike. Whether you're looking to generate rental income, renovate for resale, or create your dream home, the possibilities are endless. PRICED TO SELL – EXCEPTIONAL VALUE WITH MULTIPLE POSSIBILITIES! Opportunities at this price are limited! Schedule your showing TODAY before it's gone!

2086 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Bartow
2055 S Floral Avenue Unit 284, Bartow
$165,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Floral Lakes SubDv. ⋅ 33830 Zip Code
Enjoy comfortable Florida living in this spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath manufactured home in Floral Lakes, Bartow’s premier 55+ community. Offering approximately 1,104 square feet on a generous lot, this home features the rare advantage of **land ownership**—no lot rent and low monthly HOA fees. Enter through the screened porch’s sliding door into the family room, which flows into the dining area and kitchen. The second bedroom is located on the opposite side of the home. Outside, the carport offers room for a vehicle and a golf cart (not included). A spacious storage room just off the carport includes shelving, plus the washer and dryer. Notable updates include a 2024 AC unit, a 2010 TPO roof, complete CPVC repiping, and a 2019 water heater. Floral Lakes is a golf-cart-friendly community with a clubhouse, large heated swimming pool, putting green, shuffleboard courts, stocked community pond, boat ramp, and an active calendar of social clubs, dances, and potlucks. Conveniently located between Tampa and Orlando, the community is minutes from the Bartow Civic Center, Bartow Public Library, and Mary Holland Park. Association approval is required for purchase. Don’t miss this opportunity— Schedule a private showing, TODAY!

2055 S Floral Avenue Unit 284, Bartow
2055 S Floral Avenue Unit 201, Bartow
$128,500
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Floral Lakes SubDv. ⋅ 33830 Zip Code
Retire in style in Floral Lakes, a 55+ active adult community with low HOA fees and no lot rent! This 2-bedroom, 2-bath double-wide manufactured home sits on an oversized lot and features a large eat-in kitchen, spacious great room, and Florida Room. The primary bedroom offers an en-suite bath and walk-in closet. Laundry room includes washer/dryer hookups, and the attached shed provides plenty of storage plus a workshop. Enjoy an active lifestyle with a large heated pool, shuffleboard, lake with community boat ramp, fishing, and a clubhouse offering bingo, cards, dances, potluck dinners, and more. This home needs TLC and new appliances but offers a great opportunity to make it your own and enjoy affordable Florida living! This is a VA foreclosure.

2055 S Floral Avenue Unit 201, Bartow
375 S 10th Avenue, Bartow
$134,900
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ Lockwoods East Bartow SubDv. ⋅ 33830 Zip Code
375 S 10th Ave is a 2 bedroom, 1 bath single-story concrete block single-family home for sale in Bartow, FL 33830, with 648 square feet of living space on a 0.12 acre lot, built in 1960. Tile flooring runs through every room, central air conditioning serves the home, and the property is connected to city water and public sewer. The exterior is painted block under a shingle roof, with a six-panel front entry door, exterior lights at both doors and a wide front lawn between the house and the street. An unpaved driveway gives you off-street parking. Out back, a second door opens from the kitchen onto a concrete pad and a deep backyard with chain-link fencing along the sides and plenty of open lawn to garden, grill or set up outdoor seating. Inside, the front door opens into the living room, where a ceiling fan and two windows brighten the space. A passage beside a half wall leads from the living room to the kitchen. The kitchen has wood-tone cabinetry with arched raised-panel doors, newer counters with a double-basin stainless sink, a tile backsplash, and newer appliances, including the range and refrigerator, with a vented hood over the range. A window and the back door bring daylight into the kitchen and give you direct access to the yard. Both bedrooms have a ceiling fan, and one has a wide double window with blinds. The bath has a new sink set in a wood-tone vanity with a solid top, a new toilet, and a tub and shower combination with a tile surround, a handheld shower head and its own window. Systems: the shingle roof and the central air conditioning are each about 7 to 8 years old, the water heater is about 4 years old, the electrical panel has been upgraded, and the windows have been replaced. With a compact floor plan, block walls and tile floors, this home is simple to maintain and quick to turn between tenants. It works as a long term rental for an investor, or as a low-upkeep home for an owner occupant who wants a yard and a house that is easy to care for. The home sits east of downtown in the county seat of Polk County, where the county courthouse, county government offices and the county school district headquarters are based. A railroad line runs right across from the property. US 98, US 17 and SR 60 run through the city and connect you to Lakeland, Winter Haven, Mulberry, Fort Meade, Lake Wales and the Tampa Bay area. If you have been searching for a concrete block home for sale in Bartow, a single-story rental property in Polk County, or a low-maintenance house in Central Florida with tile floors and central air, schedule your private showing today.

375 S 10th Avenue, Bartow
2055 S Floral Avenue Unit 224, Bartow
$189,950
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Floral Lakes SubDv. ⋅ 33830 Zip Code
Welcome to this charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath home in the desirable Floral Lakes 55+ community in Bartow. Offering 1,392 square feet of comfortable living space, this home is situated on the lake with 50 feet of lake frontage and features a private dock, creating a peaceful setting to enjoy the outdoors and beautiful surroundings. Inside, the home offers a comfortable and functional layout with laminate flooring throughout and a sunroom that provides additional living space and a relaxing spot to take in the views. Both bathrooms have been updated, and the home also features updated plumbing fixtures and a new water heater. Appliances are included for added convenience. Outdoor amenities include two separate 1-car carports, along with a covered space for a golf cart. Community amenities include a sparkling pool, shuffleboard courts, clubhouse, boat ramp, and more, offering plenty of opportunities to stay active, socialize, and enjoy the Florida lifestyle. Golf carts are also welcome throughout the community, making it easy to get around and enjoy all that Floral Lakes has to offer.

2055 S Floral Avenue Unit 224, Bartow
1550 E Bay Street, Bartow
$234,900
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ South Florida Rr Add SubDv. ⋅ 33830 Zip Code
Take a look at this beautifully remodeled 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single-family home offering modern updates and exciting additional income potential! The main residence has been extensively updated and is move-in ready, featuring a brand-new kitchen with modern cabinetry and new appliances, updated bathrooms, fresh interior paint, new laminate flooring throughout, new windows and doors, updated electrical, and a new A/C system. Adding to the property’s potential are two separate unfinished spaces, each with its own private entrance, offering the opportunity to be completed as studio-style units or flexible additional living spaces. The interior build-outs have not been completed, allowing the new owner to customize the spaces according to their needs and vision. Buyer is responsible for verifying zoning, permitting, and allowable use with the appropriate authorities. Conveniently located approximately 10 minutes from Downtown Bartow, this property presents a unique opportunity for investors, owner-occupants, or buyers looking for a renovated home with additional space and future income potential. Schedule your private showing today!

1550 E Bay Street, Bartow
3625 E Gandy Road, Bartow
$249,900
3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 33830 Zip Code
COUNTRY LIVING WITH ROOM TO BREATHE ON .48 ACRE! One Owner • 3 Bedrooms • 1 Bath • Great Location! Looking for a home with space, privacy, and a country setting without being far from everything? This one-owner 3-bedroom, 1-bath home sits on a spacious .48-acre lot and offers plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors, store your belongings, or simply spread out and enjoy a little more elbow room. Inside, you’ll find double-pane windows and a practical layout with an attached carport that provides convenient entry directly into the laundry room. The property also features a private well and septic system and two storage sheds, giving you plenty of additional storage for tools, lawn equipment, hobbies, and more. According to the seller, the roof was replaced approximately 12 years ago, the home was replumbed approximately 10 years ago, and the AC is approximately 10 years old. The electrical system is original, with updates made as needed. Well and septic inspections were completed in September 2026. Enjoy the peaceful feel of a country property while remaining conveniently located near Bartow, Eagle Lake, Winter Haven, and Lake Wales. If you’ve been looking for an affordable home with a larger lot and a little more privacy, this property is worth seeing! Make your appointment today!

3625 E Gandy Road, Bartow
4265 Palm Drive, Bartow
$250,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ N/A SubDv. ⋅ 33830 Zip Code
Welcome to 4265 Palm Drive in Bartow! Discover this beautifully remodeled 3-bedroom, 2-bath home situated on approximately 0.71 acres, offering abundant space, comfort, and flexibility. The refreshed interior features new flooring throughout, along with a new refrigerator, range, and microwave. Relax or entertain year-round on the screened-in patio overlooking the spacious property. A detached workshop equipped with an additional electrical panel offers valuable space for projects, equipment, hobbies, or storage. The expansive lot provides ample room for a boat and other recreational items. Conveniently located with access to Downtown Bartow, shopping, dining, schools, medical facilities, and major roadways. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this upgraded property your own—schedule your private showing today!

4265 Palm Drive, Bartow
1010 S Dudley Avenue, Bartow
$184,900
3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ Avalon Heights SubDv. ⋅ 33830 Zip Code
PRICE IMPROVEMENT!!! Welcome to this Charming Historic Bungalow that has been completely remodeled and is MOVE IN READY! This 3 Bedroom/1 Bath home with a large yard and close to downtown Bartow; offering comfort, convenience, and value. This elegant, charming home has almost everything new...Metal Roof (2018), HVAC (2026), Hot Water Heater (2020), Updated Electrical AND is Completely Replumed. No HOA!! Families will also love the proximity to highly rated schools. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, downsizing, or looking for an investment opportunity, this property is a must-see. Schedule your private showing today!

1010 S Dudley Avenue, Bartow
1855 E Valencia Drive, Bartow
$199,000
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ Bellaire Heights Add SubDv. ⋅ 33830 Zip Code
Great Starter Home in Bartow! Looking for an affordable home in a convenient location? This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home is a great opportunity for a first-time buyer, downsizing, or someone looking for an investment property. Location, Location, Location! You’ll be very close to several local schools, the Bartow Civic Center, and the Bartow Public Library. Plus, you’re just minutes from downtown Bartow, medical facilities, and the hospital. Enjoy the convenience of being close to shopping, dining, parks, and everything downtown Bartow has to provide. Why rent when you may be able to own? This could be the perfect place to start building equity and call home! Call today to schedule your private showing!

1855 E Valencia Drive, Bartow
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