Homes zoned for
James E. Stephens Elementary School
Family-friendly living in the heart of Polk County
20
Homes for sale
$340,000
Median list price
$192
Avg price / sqft
68
Median days on market
The James E. Stephens Elementary zone sits in Bartow, the seat of Polk County, where quiet residential streets and an easy small-town rhythm define daily life. Families here have plenty of nearby options too, with Bartow Middle School and neighboring zones like Floral Avenue Elementary School rounding out the local school picture. Downtown Tampa is roughly 58 minutes away, so you get central-Florida access without the big-city price tag.
For buyers, this is a steady, mid-priced market. There are 23 active listings with a median list price of $346,660, spanning from $99,900 to nearly $895,000, and homes are selling at about 98% of asking after a median 50 days on market. If you want to browse the full picture, the Bartow homes for sale page and the live map are the best places to start.
James E. Stephens Elementary School is an attendance zone in Bartow, Florida.
Quick facts
$93,000 – $895K price range
1,682 sqft median home
$63/mo median HOA
$1,300/mo median rent
68 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$335,000
695 LYLE PARKWAY, BARTOW
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,491 sqft
$160,000
320 S COURTLAND AVENUE, BARTOW
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,200 sqft
$305,000$309,000
945 GORDON AVENUE, BARTOW
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,744 sqft
$345,000$359,900
2037 CHARLESTON LANE, BARTOW
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,763 sqft
$185,000$189,000
490 W ETHELENE STREET, BARTOW
4 bd · 1 ba · 840 sqft
$449,900
535 SHANKLIN AVENUE, BARTOW
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,005 sqft
$449,000
495 E PARKER STREET, BARTOW
5 bd · 4 ba · 2,848 sqft
$360,000$365,000
630 E STANFORD STREET, BARTOW
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,100 sqft
$93,000$99,900
470 S EAST AVENUE, BARTOW
5 bd · 1 ba · 946 sqft
$199,900$209,900
760 MANOR DRIVE, BARTOW
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,487 sqft
$402,900
3432 BLUEBERRY TRAIL, BARTOW
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,847 sqft
$895,000$999,500
1890 E F GRIFFIN ROAD, BARTOW
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,575 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The James E. Stephens Elementary School market
68
Sold, last 12 months
$300,000
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
37 days
Median time to sell
James E. Stephens Elementary School vs Bartow
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 2.7% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the James E. Stephens Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median James E. Stephens Elementary School home
≈ $2,324/mo
$340,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$63/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,300/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
7,031
Median age
34
Median income
$60,437
Median home value
$190,093
Beyond the listings
Living in James E. Stephens Elementary School
Relationships
Top 16% in the U.S.Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
Attitudes
Top 17% in the U.S.Volunteering & Giving
Expressing a desire to give back and do good for the community, this behavior emphasizes charity. Common activities include volunteering, fundraisers, and donations.
Lifestyles
Top 20% in the U.S.Nerd Culture
These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.
Beliefs
Top 20% in the U.S.Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
Emotional
Top 20% in the U.S.Awestruck
Great things are meant to be shared, and this population is eager to show others what they find to be amazing, beautiful and exciting.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 21% in the U.S.Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Straight answers
James E. Stephens Elementary School FAQs
Is the James E. Stephens Elementary zone a good place to live?+
It's a solid pick for families who want a quiet Bartow setting with school options close at hand, including nearby Alturas Elementary School and Bartow Middle School. Downtown Tampa is about 58 minutes away, so you keep regional access while living at a slower pace.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
It's a mid-priced market by Florida standards, with a median list price of $346,660 and an average of $191 per square foot. The range is wide, though, running from $99,900 up to $895,000, so there's room for most budgets.
What do homes cost in this area?+
The median home is about 1,747 square feet and recently sold homes had a median sold price of $300,000. Current active listings carry a median asking price of $346,660, and you can see them all on the live map.
How is the market right now?+
Steady and balanced. There are 23 active listings and 69 homes have sold in the past 12 months, with a median 50 days on market and sellers getting about 98% of asking.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Costs here are modest, with a median HOA of $56 per month and median annual property tax around $3,220. Six of the current listings are in gated communities, which may carry their own fee structures worth checking on a per-home basis.
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