Check out that backyard! C. 1902 in Florida. $375,000.
This is a 1902 house in downtown Bartow, Florida with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms by Zillow’s count, and 1,891 square feet. The listing text says 1.5 baths. The backyard is the draw, with a pool, a brick fireplace, a pergola, and a brick fountain.
655 S Wilson Ave, Bartow, FL 33830 — $375,000
Curb Appeal
The house has a metal roof, a covered front porch with a turned railing, and a brick chimney. The listing says the exterior was freshly painted. A brick driveway runs up the side to a detached garage.
- Built 1902, wood frame
- Metal roof
- Covered front porch
- Fresh exterior paint
- Brick driveway
Original Character Inside
The listing points to original character and natural wood floors throughout. Zillow lists the flooring as hardwood and laminate, and notes vaulted ceilings.
- Natural wood floors
- Vaulted ceilings
- Original character
- Hardwood and laminate flooring
The Updated Kitchen
The kitchen and bathrooms have been updated. The kitchen has an island with a cooktop, a convection oven, a dishwasher, and a bank of windows over the counter.
- Island with cooktop
- Convection oven
- Dishwasher
- Updated bathrooms
Bedrooms and Baths
There are 3 bedrooms. The primary bedroom is upstairs and has a walk-in closet. The house has central heat and air.
- 3 bedrooms
- Primary bedroom upstairs
- Walk-in closet
- Central heating and cooling
- Two stories
The Backyard
The yard is fully fenced and private. The pool is a sport pool with a shallow beach area. Around it are a custom-built brick fireplace, a pergola, and a working brick fountain.
- Sport pool with shallow beach area
- Custom brick fireplace
- Pergola
- Working brick fountain
- Fully fenced yard
- Irrigation system
Garage and Workshop
The detached garage doubles as a workshop, which the listing says gives room for hobbies, projects, or storage. It matches the house in red with a pitched roof.
- Detached garage and workshop
- Brick driveway
Downtown Bartow
The listing says shops, restaurants, festivals, and historic landmarks are a short stroll away. Bartow High School is about half a mile off, and Floral Avenue Elementary (PK-5, GreatSchools 5) is 0.7 miles.
- Floral Avenue Elementary, PK-5, 0.7 miles
- Bartow Middle School, 0.8 miles
- Bartow Senior High, 0.5 miles
- Public water and sewer
- Lot about 8,950 square feet
Price History
The house sold in 2014 for $165,000 and again in May 2024 for $360,000. It was listed on September 28, 2026 at $375,000, about $198 a square foot. Property tax is about $1,495 a year.
- Sold 2014 for $165,000
- Sold May 2024 for $360,000
- Listed Sept. 2026 at $375,000
At $375,000 this is priced close to its 2024 sale, so it is not a bargain play. It suits someone who wants a century-old house they can walk downtown from, with a pool already built.
Full Listing Description
There is something truly magical about a home that has been loved for more than a century and this enchanting 1902 historic home in Downtown Bartow is a rare find. Filled with whimsy, warmth, and timeless character, this beautifully cared-for 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home has preserved the charm of its era while thoughtfully embracing the comforts of modern living.
Original character and natural wood floors create a warm and inviting feel throughout, while an updated kitchen and bathrooms provide the modern conveniences today’s homeowners desire. Fresh exterior paint adds to the home’s welcoming curb appeal, and the detached garage/workshop offers additional space for hobbies, projects, or storage.
Step into the fully fenced backyard and you’ll discover a private little world of its own. A sparkling sport pool with a shallow “beach” area, custom-built brick fireplace, charming pergola, and working brick fountain create an outdoor space that feels almost storybook-like. Whether you’re hosting friends, enjoying a quiet afternoon by the pool, or gathering around the fireplace, this backyard was made for making memories.
Just a short stroll from Downtown Bartow’s shops, restaurants, festivals, and historic landmarks, this home places you close to everything while offering your own peaceful retreat. Homes like this are rare. They can’t be recreated, and they can’t be replicated—the character, craftsmanship, and sense of history come from more than 100 years of being a home. Lovingly maintained and thoughtfully updated, 655 S. Wilson Avenue is a special blend of 1902 charm and modern-day comfort, waiting for someone new to love it.
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