Homes zoned for
Alturas Elementary School
Rural Bartow acreage within reach of everything
16
Homes for sale
$364,450
Median list price
$198
Avg price / sqft
53
Median days on market
The Alturas Elementary attendance zone sits on the quieter, more rural edge of Bartow, where lot sizes open up and a few homes back up to water. This is central Polk County living — space, calm, and a short drive to the county seat's daily conveniences — with a mix that runs from starter homes to larger properties on land. You'll find a handful of waterfront and pool homes here alongside the everyday single-family stock that anchors the area.
For buyers, the market is small and moving at a measured pace. There are 16 active listings with a median list price of $364,450, and homes are taking a median of 53 days to sell — enough time to tour thoughtfully and negotiate. Sellers are still getting about 98% of asking on average, so serious offers matter, but the wide price range (from $94,900 to $830,000) means real options at multiple budgets. Compare it against the broader pool of Bartow homes for sale to see where this zone fits.
Alturas Elementary School is an attendance zone in Bartow, Florida.
Quick facts
$94,900 – $830K price range
1,829 sqft median home
$15/mo median HOA
$1,575/mo median rent
41 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$639,000
5015 TWIN LAKES LANE, BARTOW
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,917 sqft
$469,950
5418 COOPER LANE, FORT MEADE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,741 sqft
$259,000
8010 PALMER ROAD, BARTOW
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,456 sqft
$480,000
245 ALTURAS ROAD, BARTOW
7 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,444 sqft
$369,900
8045 ALTURAS BABSON PARK CUTOFF, BARTOW
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,079 sqft
$94,900$99,900
3296 LAKE BUFFUM ROAD W, FORT MEADE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,152 sqft
$285,000$295,000
270 OLD BARTOW LAKE WALES, BARTOW
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,920 sqft
$220,000$225,000
2912 DUDLEY DRIVE, BARTOW
3 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft
$830,000$850,000
2440 WALLACE ROAD, BARTOW
6 bd · 4 ba · 4,544 sqft
$317,500
136 PAUL REVERE ROAD, BARTOW
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,260 sqft
$359,000$369,000
3070 E CENTRAL AVENUE, BARTOW
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,352 sqft
$585,000$600,000
2120 HURLEY DRIVE, BARTOW
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,706 sqft
Every active listing inside the Alturas Elementary School attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Alturas Elementary School market
41
Sold, last 12 months
$265,000
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
23 days
Median time to sell
Alturas Elementary School vs Bartow
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 16.4% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Alturas Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Alturas Elementary School home
≈ $2,335/mo
$364,450 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$15/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,575/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
6,713
Median age
38
Median income
$54,041
Median home value
$166,110
Beyond the listings
Living in Alturas Elementary School
Hobbies & Interests
Top 16% 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.
Lifestyles
Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Culture
Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Entertainment
Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Active
Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Food & Drink
Ingredient Attentive
These folks are conscious about what they eat. They're looking for ingredients that not only taste great, but also have great nutritional benefits.
Straight answers
Alturas Elementary School FAQs
Is the Alturas Elementary area a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want a rural, lower-density pocket of Bartow with easy access to the city's services. The area feels quiet and spacious, and families comparing options often look at nearby zones like Floral Avenue Elementary School and Spessard L. Holland Elementary before deciding.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
It's mid-range for the area, with a median list price of $364,450 and a median sold price of $265,000 over the past year. The spread is wide — from $94,900 up to $830,000 — so there's genuine entry-level inventory alongside larger properties.
What do homes cost in the Alturas Elementary zone?+
Expect around $198 per square foot on a median home size of about 1,829 square feet, which lines up with the mid-$300s list pricing. Actual sold prices have run closer to a $265,000 median, reflecting the mix of smaller and larger homes across the zone.
How is the market right now?+
It's a small, steady market with 16 active listings and a median of 53 days on market, so buyers have breathing room to evaluate. Over the last 12 months 41 homes sold at about 98% of asking, meaning well-priced homes still trade close to list. You can track new listings on the live map.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Carrying costs are light here — the median HOA is just $15 a month, reflecting how few homes sit in formal associations. Median property tax comes in around $2,275 a year, and median rent in the area is about $1,575 a month for those weighing renting versus buying.
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