Homes zoned for
James E. Stephens Elementary School
Family-friendly Bartow living with room to grow
31
Homes for sale
$300,000
Median list price
$189
Avg price / sqft
39
Median days on market
The James E. Stephens Elementary zone sits in the heart of Polk County's Bartow, a settled, tree-lined community where daily life runs on a slower, small-town rhythm. Families here tend to stay put, and the surrounding neighborhoods put you within reach of other well-regarded options like Bartow Middle School and SPESSARD L HOLLAND ELEMENTARY. Downtown Tampa is about 58 minutes away, so you get the quiet without giving up big-city access.
For buyers, this is a reachable stretch of the Bartow homes for sale market — 24 active listings with a median list price of $315,000 and a wide range from $159,700 up to $895,000. Homes are moving at a median of 43.5 days and sellers are collecting 98% of asking, so it's balanced rather than frantic. Seven of the active listings are new construction and seven are gated, giving you a mix of established and newer product to compare on the live map.
James E. Stephens Elementary School is an attendance zone in Bartow, Florida.
Quick facts
$159,700 – $895K price range
1,744 sqft median home
$63/mo median HOA
$1,925/mo median rent
70 sold in 12 months
Drive times
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Homes for sale in this zone
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$508,900
3030 ANDREW AVENUE, BARTOW
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,612 sqft
$508,900
3108 EVELYN LANE, BARTOW
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,612 sqft
$419,000
1127 PINECREST DRIVE, BARTOW
5 bd · 2 ba · 2,872 sqft
$337,048
3713 DIXI TRAIL, BARTOW
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,447 sqft
$298,000
310 S 9TH AVENUE, BARTOW
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,337 sqft
$295,000
1655 N FLORAL AVENUE, BARTOW
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,758 sqft
$245,000
655 PINECREST DRIVE, BARTOW
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,560 sqft
$200,000
295 S OAK AVENUE, BARTOW
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,323 sqft
$367,720
3512 ELLIOTT PLACE, BARTOW
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,727 sqft
$258,000
350 S 8TH AVENUE, BARTOW
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,282 sqft
$279,950
465 FORREST DRIVE, BARTOW
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,330 sqft
$231,000
1125 BRITTS LANE, BARTOW
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,133 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The James E. Stephens Elementary School market
70
Sold, last 12 months
$297,500
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
▼ 23.6% 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
≈ $2,037/mo
$300,000 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
$1,925/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 good fit for families who want a settled, small-town Bartow feel with strong school options nearby, including Floral Avenue Elementary School. You're about 58 minutes from downtown Tampa, so you keep big-city access without the big-city pace. The area draws long-term residents rather than quick flips.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
Not by Florida standards — the median list price is $315,000 and active listings range from $159,700 to $895,000. The average price works out to about $192 per square foot on a median home size of 1,746 square feet, so your dollar stretches further than in the coastal metros.
What do homes cost in this zone?+
Over the last 12 months, 70 homes sold at a median price of $297,500, close to the current $315,000 median list price. That gap tells you sellers are pricing realistically, and buyers can compare active options like Alturas Elementary School area listings against recent solds.
How is the market right now?+
It's balanced and steady. Homes take a median of 43.5 days to sell and sellers are averaging 98% of their asking price, which means there's room to negotiate but no signs of a collapse. With 24 active listings, you have real choice without being overwhelmed.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Costs here are light — the median HOA is just $63 per month, and seven active listings sit in gated communities where fees like that are common. Median property tax runs $2,195 per year, keeping overall carrying costs reasonable for the price point.
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