John Carpenter
$2,595$2,6954 bd2 ba1,515 sqft$2 /sqft$179 /mo all-in ↓

2255 E HELEN CIRCLE, BARTOW, FL, 33830

Active53 days on marketListed May 27, 2026MLS #L4962242

Priced 99% below the BARTOW 33830 medianReduced $100Private poolSingle Family ResidenceLA HACIENDA

About this home

2255 E HELEN CIRCLE

Welcome to this beautifully renovated home located at 2255 E Helen Circle in Bartow. Featuring 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a desirable split floor plan, this property offers both comfort and functionality with updated finishes throughout. Outside you'll enjoy a large lot, fully fenced backyard, screened patio, and a private pool—ideal for relaxing or hosting guests year-round. Lawn care and pool care are included, providing a low-maintenance lifestyle so you can spend more time enjoying the home. 1 pet maximum, 25-pound weight limit. Applications do not hold the property for you and are NON-REFUNDABLE. $50 per adult 18+. Once you are approved, you will be prompted to pay the move-in fees and sign lease documents. MOVE IN AMOUNT: $50 application 18+, security deposit, first month's rent, and $295 one-time administration fee. Pet fees are per pet: $30 non-refundable pet application, $200 non-refundable pet fee, monthly pet rent of $25-$45.

Facts & features

The home at a glance

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

1,515

Sqft

0.26 ac

Lot size

1960

Year built

One

Levels

$2

Per sqft

Private poolPets allowed

Inside

AppliancesDishwasher · Disposal · Range · Refrigerator
InteriorCeiling Fan(s)
LaundryWasher Hookup
CoolingCentral Air
HeatingNone

Outside & construction

Community & fees

PetsYes

Utilities & systems

The numbers

What it really costs

Principal and interest plus estimated taxes and insurance. Run your own numbers below.

$179 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%

Principal & interest$15
FHA mortgage insurance (est.)$1
Est. property taxes (1.1%/yr)$2
Insurance (FL estimate)$160

The assumptions

Loan typeFHADown payment3.5% · $91Loan30-yr fixed at 6%Mortgage insuranceIncludedTaxesEstimated at 1.1%/yrInsuranceFlorida estimate

FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.

These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:

Andrew Acosta

Andrew Acosta

Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866

Run your own numbers

Loan type
Down payment3.5% · $91
Interest rate6.00%
Loan term

Estimated payment

$179/mo

Principal & interest$15
FHA mortgage insurance (est.)$1
Est. property taxes$2
Est. insurance$160

Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Estimates only — taxes at 1.1%/yr and typical insurance; your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.

Value check

Is the price right?

The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.

$/sqft vs Bartow actives

$2 vs $173

Days on market

53 vs 42 typical

Where $2/sqft sits among the 121 Bartow actives

0 · this home
3
16
54
29
19
$2–46$46–91$91–135$135–180$180–224$224+

The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.

Where it sits

Inside Bartow

Map of 2255 E HELEN CIRCLE

Drive times from this address

Downtown Tampa62 min
Walt Disney World66 min
Tampa Int’l Airport (TPA)75 min

Get to know Bartow. See the full Bartow guide →

BARTOW 33830 — neighborhood snapshot

Population

32,738

Median age

36.2

Median income

$62,636

Median home value

$207,900

Avg household

2.91

Households w/ children

3,768

For the school run

Polk County School District

HighBartow Senior High School★★★★★
MiddleBartow Middle School★★★★
ElementaryJames E. Stephens Academy★★★★★

School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.

The numbers that matter

The Bartow market

Seller’s marketLeans seller3.8 months of inventoryBuyer’s market

$325K$310K

Bartow median sold, yr/yr

98.0%

Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)

68 of 121

Bartow actives have cut their price

Median sold price, Bartow, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.

This home is listed 99% below the BARTOW 33830 median. See the full Bartow market guide →

Paper trail

This home's history

CurrentPrice reduced to $2,595 $100
May 27, 2026Listed at $2,695 · 53 days on market since
1960Built · LA HACIENDA

Reality check

What actually sold near 2255 E HELEN CIRCLE

Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.

2275 E HELEN CIRCLESold · Jun ’26

$230,000

2275 E HELEN CIRCLE · same community

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,248 sqft · $184/sqft · 44 DOM

865 E MANN ROADSold · Nov ’25

$335,000

865 E MANN ROAD · same community

4 bd · 3 ba · 2,172 sqft · $154/sqft · 144 DOM

275 W CLOWER STREETSold · Feb ’26

$242,500

275 W CLOWER STREET

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,515 sqft · $160/sqft · 2 DOM

Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.

Your home team

The pros in your corner

Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.

John Carpenter

Your agent

John Carpenter

CFO/Broker · CENTURY 21 Edge

Tours, negotiation, and every question about 2255 E HELEN CIRCLE — start here.

Andrew Acosta

Your lender

Andrew Acosta

Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866

Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 2255 E HELEN CIRCLE — before you fall in love.

See it in person

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Straight answers

2255 E HELEN CIRCLE FAQs

What would the monthly payment be for 2255 E HELEN CIRCLE?+

With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $179/mo — principal and interest, estimated property taxes and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.

Are pets allowed at 2255 E HELEN CIRCLE?+

The listing reports pets: Yes. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.

How does the price compare to other homes in Bartow?+

At $2,595, this home is listed about 99% below the Bartow median of $325,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.

Which schools are assigned to 2255 E HELEN CIRCLE?+

Bartow Senior High School (high), Bartow Middle School (middle), James E. Stephens Academy (elementary) — Polk County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.

The brief

Three things that matter here

01Under the BARTOW 33830 market on paper

$2,595 is 99% below the BARTOW 33830 median of $299,999, and at $2/sqft it sits under the Bartow average of $184.

02Your own pool

A private pool — the feature Florida buyers ask for first, already in the ground and included in the price.

03The price has already moved

Listed at $2,695, now $2,595 — a $100 cut. The full history is in the market section below.

Listing courtesy of ALL COUNTY POLK PROPERTY MANAG · Tim Davis. MLS #L4962242.

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