Meadovista
Homes for Sale in Bartow, FL
All 163 homes for sale in Bartow, FL · median $317,900 · 145 homes for sale in 33830 · Polk County homes for sale
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As of November 2026, the MLS records 5 closed sales in Meadovista in Bartow, FL since 2011, the most recent in July 2014. Across Bartow as a whole, 433 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $298,000, 30 median days on market, with 150 homes for sale today. At that median and Polk County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.19 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,820 ($4,150 with the full homestead exemption).
Meadovista is an older pocket of Bartow where the housing stock dates from 1918 to 1976, with a median build year of 1950. Price here is driven almost entirely by condition and the quality of any updates, not by newness. With a median of roughly 2,302 living square feet, these are larger-footprint older homes, and the spread between a tired original house and a thoughtfully renovated one can be wide.
The current posture is tight: zero active listings against 93 homes. That means almost nothing is trading at this snapshot, and 86% of homes carry a homestead exemption, which points to owners who tend to stay put. For a buyer, patience and readiness to move on the right listing matter more than negotiating leverage. For a seller, scarcity works in your favor, but condition still sets your number.
Figures in this note are as of October 26, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside MEADOVISTA right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Meadovista is an established, owner-heavy enclave in Bartow built mostly mid-century, where generous square footage and vintage character define the housing stock far more than any shared amenities.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 49 homes in MEADOVISTA that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1920 and 1973 (median 1950), with a median living area of about 1,905 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Meadovista is best for.
Best for
- Buying to hold a larger, character-rich older home in an established part of Bartow
- Buyers who are prepared to budget for and manage the upkeep of a mid-century house
- Buyers who value low turnover and a settled, owner-occupied street
Probably not for
- Needing to buy quickly against a tight timeline in a market with no active inventory
- Wanting new construction or turnkey, already-updated finishes
- Looking for community amenities like a pool, clubhouse, or gated entry
The market around Meadovista
Meadovista is a small community — 5 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2012 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33830, 160 homes are on the market and 30% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Bartow.
Across Polk County, 5,189 homes are active and 1,757 pending (25% under contract).
Homes here are single family residence.
In ZIP 33830 (Bartow), 275 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $322K ($169/sq ft), down 1.4% year over year, with a median 54 days on market. See the live ZIP 33830 housing market and the Polk County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Meadovista specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Schools
- Polk County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Polk County Public Schools (verify by address) · Public
- Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high · By address
- Magnet and choice options may apply · Choice
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Meadovista listings and can change; always confirm with Polk County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Meadovista address.
The Meadovista buying strategy.
If we were buying in Meadovista today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Meadovista.
An older-home market where condition is the story
The year-built range of 1918 to 1976 tells you to expect real architectural variety and real maintenance variety. A 1950 median build means most homes are old enough to have had multiple systems replaced over the decades, so roofs, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC histories are the questions that decide value. A median near 2,302 square feet is roomy for this era, which is part of the appeal.
No community amenities were identified from current MLS listings, so this is not an amenitized subdivision with a pool or clubhouse driving dues and value. What you are buying is the house itself and the location within Bartow. With an 86% homestead share and no active inventory, turnover is low, and the best opportunities tend to surface quietly rather than sit on the market.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Meadovista. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A near-zero-inventory, condition-driven market rewards people who already know it. We track off-market and about-to-list homes in Meadovista, read the renovation history behind a price, and tell you straight when an older house hides more work than its finishes suggest. On the sell side, we price to the specific condition of your home rather than a neighborhood average that masks a wide spread.
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| Location | Bartow, Polk County, FL · ZIP 33830 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 93 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1918–1976 (median 1950) |
| Typical living area | 2,302 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 86% |
| Zoned public schools | Polk County Public Schools (verify by address); Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high; Magnet and choice options may apply |
Data as of August 2, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2011 through 2014; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Meadovista key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/meadovista-bartow, data as of August 2, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in MEADOVISTA, Bartow
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period October 2026 through October 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- S Kissengen Avenue (4 homes on record)
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The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Polk County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Polk County scorecard.
County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 30, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (community parcel extract) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2011 (5 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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