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  • Single Family
  • 7 Beds
  • 7 Full Baths
  • 3 Partial Baths
  • 7,307 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 7 hours ago
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** Photos in the guest house have been virtually staged to illustrate the property's potential ** Stunning Victorian-style home built in 1906 built, reportedly, by Thomas Lee Wilson. Also known as the "My Girl" house, the Stanford Inn Bed & Breakfast, and lately as Hope House, the main portion of the property offers approximately 5,776 SF under air. The property blends historic charm with extensive renovations, while preserving its original character. Zoned R-3, City of Bartow. The uses go well beyond just residential and include some of the following commercial uses: Airbnb, traditional bed and breakfast or guesthouse, group home, family care home, hospice, rehab etc. Professional office uses are also possible. The tour of the property starts with a stunning wrap around, 1,500 SF porch, a perfect setting for gatherings, meetings or events, or a place for morning coffee. The grand foyer opens to multiple living spaces including a front sitting room, formal living and dining rooms, private office, and a spacious updated kitchen with modern cabinetry, appliances, counter bar, and separate dining area. The first floor also features a large primary suite with fireplace and ensuite bath, and laundry facilities. Upstairs includes a gorgeous loft/flex space and five additional bedrooms, each with its own character, fireplace, ensuite bathroom, and an additional laundry facility - ideal for bnb, group home, or multi-generational living. Additional improvements include a 1,000 SF two-story guest house (built 2022) with 1 bedroom, 1 bath and loft and a 500 SF air-conditioned flex building (ideal for office, gym, or media room), formerly the carriage house. There is a large pool on the property, as well as 7 fireplaces, wainscoting, crown moulding, some original wood floors, transom windows and French doors. This property is a must see! See weblink for more photos and video.

Full Property Details for 555 E Stanford St

General

  • Price: $1,250,000
  • Taxes: $1,100 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
  • MLS ID: O6390239
  • Updated: 3/16/2026
  • Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Min. Lease: No Minimum

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 11
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Rail, Crown Molding, Eating Space In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Stone Counters
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace(s): Family Room, Living Room, Masonry, Other Room, Master Bedroom, Stone, Wood Burning
  • Appliances: Bar Fridge, Built-In Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
  • Furnishings: Negotiable
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 10
  • Full Bathrooms: 7
  • Half Bathrooms: 3

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 7

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: In Kitchen, Upper Level

Additional Information

  • Pool: Yes
  • Private Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: In Ground, Other, Tile
  • Security/Safety: Security System

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Private Mailbox, Private Yard
  • Deck/Patio: Covered, Front Porch, Wrap Around
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Front Porch, Wrap Around

Location

  • Area: 33830 - Bartow
  • County: Polk
  • Development Name: 33830 - Bartow
  • Subdivision: SUMMERLIN SCHOOL LANDS
  • Driving Directions: US 98 S / Bartow Hwy into Bartow. Continue straight as US 98 turns into Broadway. Broadway south to Stanford and east on Stanford.
  • Direction Faces: North

Community

  • Community Name: 33830 - Bartow

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Central

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Public, Street Lights

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Victorian
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Exterior Const.: Block, Wood Frame
  • Roof: Metal, Shingle
  • Windows: Blinds
  • Stories/Levels: Two
  • Square Feet: 7,307
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Owner
  • Year Built: 1906

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Gazebo, Guest House, Other

Lot Features

  • Property View: City, Garden
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.73
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 31,977
  • Lot Size: 31977
  • Lot Dimensions: 189.7 x 104
  • Frontage: Street Paved
  • Street/Road Desc.: Paved, Asphalt

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $1,100.72
  • Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Conditions: None
  • Legal Description: SUMMERLIN SCHOOL LANDS PB 1 PG 25A & PB 3 PG 15 S 5 & 6 T 30 R 25 BLK C LOTS 1 2 & N 63.375 FT OF 3 & N 63.375 FT OF 4
  • Flood Zone Info: X
  • APN: 253005375000021010
  • Property ID: 253005375000021010
  • Block/Lot/Section: C

Listed by Saunders Real Estate, Llc

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Schools serving 555 E Stanford St

School District:Polk County School District
NameGradesDistance
Floral Avenue Elementary School
1530 South Floral Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830
PK-50.9 mi
Bartow Middle School
550 East Clower Street, Bartow, FL 33830
6-81 mi
Bartow Senior High School
1270 South Broadway Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830
9-120.7 mi
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Price & Sales History for 555 E Stanford St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Price
Change
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3/16/2026
Listed
$1,250,000
126.86%
MLS
4/08/2022
Sold
$551,000
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Tax History for 555 E Stanford St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$483
—
$368,340
342%
2024
$483
-94%
$83,347
-82%
2023
$8,694
26%
$451,104
8%
2021
$6,893
17%
$415,998
26%
2022
$5,898
-14%
$330,538
-5%
2021
$6,893
20%
$348,845
4%
2019
$5,738
-10%
$334,662
1%
2018
$6,400
3%
$331,181
3%
2017
$6,203
7%
$321,403
11%
2016
$5,780
6%
$289,638
9%
2015
$5,445
-17%
$264,788
-19%
2014
$6,527
-2%
$325,202
—
2013
$6,654
—
$325,755
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555 E Stanford Street, Bartow, FL 33830 (MLS# O6390239) is a Single Family property with 7 bedrooms, 7 full bathrooms and 3 partial bathrooms. 555 E Stanford Street is currently listed for $1,250,000 and was received on March 16, 2026. Want to learn more about 555 E Stanford Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Bartow? You can browse all Bartow real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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