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Property Description
Welcome to 8243 Alturas Rd, Bartow, FL! This elegant 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,665 square feet of living space in a beautiful country setting just minutes from scenic orange groves and right down the street from Golden Ridge Groves, where you can enjoy seasonal berry and sunflower picking. Situated on a large 1.93-acre corner lot with a peaceful water view of Perch Lake-yet not located in a flood zone for added peace of mind-this property combines privacy with convenience, featuring public water and sewer, central heating and air, and an attached 2-car garage plus a huge detached workshop/garage with four additional parking spaces and ample storage. Inside, you'll find a bright open floor plan where the living room flows seamlessly into the kitchen and dining area, highlighted by large windows that fill the home with natural light. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, ample cabinetry, and a center island with sink, perfect for gathering and entertaining. Both spacious bedrooms include en suite bathrooms with dual vanities and walk-in showers, and the primary suite offers a walk-in closet. A separate laundry room adds extra convenience. Enjoy Florida living at its finest with a charming front porch, a screened-in covered back lanai, and an additional covered patio area ideal for BBQs or relaxing while taking in sunset views over the water. Located in unincorporated Polk County with no HOA, this property offers freedom and flexibility while still being a short drive to Bartow and Lake Wales with easy access to shopping, dining, Publix, Walmart, and more. Centrally located in Florida, you're less than 40 miles to Disney World, just over 60 miles to Universal Studios, approximately 30 minutes from Bok Tower Gardens, and within two hours of both Atlantic Ocean and Gulf Coast beaches.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8243 Alturas Rd
General
- Price: $495,000
- Taxes: $3,112 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: L4959851
- Updated: 3/5/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Min. Lease: No Minimum
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Stone Counters, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Lighting
- Deck/Patio: Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 6
- Covered Spaces: 6
- Parking Features: Oversized, Workshop in Garage
Location
- Area: 33830 - Bartow
- County: Polk
- Development Name: 33830 - Bartow
- Subdivision: ALTURAS DEV CO SUB
- Driving Directions: From FL-60, go South on Alturas Rd, and continue for 2.7 miles. Then, continue straight onto E Central Ave for .8 miles. Next, go South onto 3rd St (turn right), and travel for 492 ft. Then, turn left at the 2nd cross street (go East) onto Poinsettia Rd and travel along for .1 miles. Poinsettia Rd turns slightly right and becomes Alturas Rd. In .5 miles, your destination will be on the right, 8243 Alturas Rd, Bartow, FL.
- Direction Faces: East
School Information
- Elementary School: Alturas Elem
- Middle School: Bartow Middle
- High School: Bartow High
Community
- Community Name: 33830 - Bartow
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable TV Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Contemporary
- Architectural Style: Contemporary
- Exterior Const.: Block
- Roof: Shingle
- Stories/Levels: One
- Square Feet: 1,665
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Current Bldg. Use: Poultry, Horses
- Year Built: 2021
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Workshop
Lot Features
- Property View: Water
- Lot Size (Acres): 1.93
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 84,014
- Lot Size: 1.9287
- Frontage: Street Paved
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
Water Features
- Water View: Yes
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $3,112
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: ALTURAS DEVELOPMENT CO SUB PB 5 PG 30 BLK 25 LOT 20 E 150 FT LESS S 100 FT
- Flood Zone Info: X
- APN: 263016694000025202
- Property ID: 263016694000025202
- Block/Lot/Section: 25
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Schools
Schools serving 8243 Alturas Rd
School District:Polk County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Alturas Elementary School 420 4th Street, Alturas, FL 33820 | PK-5 | 0.5 mi |
Bartow Middle School 550 East Clower Street, Bartow, FL 33830 | 6-8 | 7.9 mi |
Bartow Senior High School 1270 South Broadway Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830 | 9-12 | 8.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 8243 Alturas Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/05/2026
Listed
$495,000
890%
MLS
1/20/2021
Sold
$50,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 8243 Alturas Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,352
67%
$222,088
3%
2024
$1,409
-9%
$215,829
-5%
2023
$1,548
445%
$227,665
1011%
2021
$284
-90%
$20,487
-91%
2022
$2,779
879%
$221,034
1030%
2021
$284
1%
$19,565
—
2019
$282
5%
$19,565
6%
2017
$268
-9%
$18,494
-7%
2016
$293
3%
$19,800
5%
2015
$285
—
$18,800
—
2014
$285
2%
$18,800
4%
2013
$280
—
$18,000
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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8243 Alturas Road, Bartow, FL 33830 (MLS# L4959851) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 8243 Alturas Road is currently listed for $495,000 and was received on March 05, 2026. Want to learn more about 8243 Alturas Road? 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.

