Peace River Oaks
Homes for Sale in Bartow, FL
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Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $380,000, $178 per square foot, a median 45 days on market, sellers accepting 97% of original asking. At the median price and Polk County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.19 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,150 ($5,470 with the full homestead exemption).
Price in Peace River Oaks is driven more by condition and square footage than by any community premium. The median living area here is a substantial 2,744 square feet, and at a median of $380,000 - roughly $178 per square foot - you are paying for space more than finish. With homes built between 1980 and 2019 and a median build year of 1988, the stock is mixed in age, so expect a wide spread between updated and original-condition houses at similar prints.
The current posture is tight. There are no active listings as of August 2026, which means buyers have nothing to tour right now and sellers who come to market face little direct competition. The median days on market of 45 says homes here still take some patience to move once listed, so pricing to condition - not to a neighbor's closed number - is what gets a deal done.
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 Peace River Oaks 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
Peace River Oaks market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $380K ($178 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 45 days on market for closed sales.
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.
Peace River Oaks is a community of 56 homes in Bartow, Polk County, built between 1980 and 2019 (median 1988), with a median living area of about 2,744 square feet. 91% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Peace River Oaks is a small, established pocket of 56 homes in Bartow, heavily owner-occupied at roughly 91% homestead, which tends to keep turnover low and inventory thin.
Who Peace River Oaks is best for.
Best for
- Buying to hold long term in a low-turnover, heavily owner-occupied street
- Wanting more living space per dollar than newer subdivisions offer
- Comfortable budgeting for updates on an older home in exchange for a larger footprint
Probably not for
- Needing to buy immediately, since there are no active listings to tour
- Wanting HOA amenities or a built-in community lifestyle
- Looking for a fast resale, given the 45-day median time to sell
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 2 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($380K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 3 sales each (3 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2011 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
30% of homes for sale in ZIP 33830 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-08-01).
Peace River Oaks Market Scorecard
Peace River Oaks is currently a balanced market..
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Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Schools
- Polk County Public Schools
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- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Polk County Public Schools (verify by address) · Public
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Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Peace River Oaks listings and can change; always confirm with Polk County Public Schools for a specific address.
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Recent Developments in Peace River Oaks
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Peace River Oaks, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Parks & Amenities
Polk County and State Preserve About 375 Acres of Working Ranch Land in Alturas
Polk County and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services closed a $3,005,000 conservation easement on a cattle ranch with shoreline on the north side of Gator Lake in Alturas. The county paid $750,000 and the state's Rural and Family Lands Protection Program covered the rest. The easement bars development while ranching continues.
What it may mean for the marketThe easement keeps roughly 375 acres near Alturas undeveloped, limiting future residential supply on that parcel while preserving open space and lake frontage. The site is about 6 miles east of Peace River Oaks.
Source: Polk County Government - September 2026Infrastructure
$1.2 Million Sidewalk Project Completed in Northwest Lake Wales
Lake Wales finished a $1.2 million sidewalk phase covering Orange Avenue, Wetmore Street, Sessoms Avenue, Seminole Avenue, Seaboard Avenue, Dorsett Avenue, B Street and C Street, rehabilitating existing walks and adding new ones. A state grant paid for the work, and an earlier phase finished in 2025. Landscaping and street trees remain scheduled in some areas.
What it may mean for the marketNew sidewalks improve walking access to nearby streets and amenities in northwest Lake Wales. The project is about 14 miles northeast of Peace River Oaks, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: DailyRidge - September 2026Development
Pointe Grand Opens 288 Apartments at 901 Patriot Drive in South Lakeland
Hillpointe's Pointe Grand opened in June 2026 with 288 two-bedroom apartments of about 1,170 square feet each. As of mid-September 119 units, or 42 percent, were occupied, with rents starting at $1,540 per month plus a $199 monthly fee. The city raised the allowed unit count from 152 to 288 in 2022.
What it may mean for the marketThe new rental supply adds 288 units in south Lakeland, and the lease-up pace gives a read on current rental absorption. The project is about 13 miles northwest of Peace River Oaks, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: LkldNow - July 2026Development
Lakeland Commissioners Approve Zoning Changes for Hallam Drive and Laura Road Projects
Lakeland commissioners unanimously approved zoning changes on July 20, 2026 for two projects. One rezones 17 acres at 1212 Hallam Drive for 24 single family homes on 1.5 acre lots, and the other rezones 3.87 acres at 559 Laura Road for a proposed self storage facility.
What it may mean for the marketRezonings clear the way for new low density housing and commercial storage in Lakeland, adding to residential lot supply and local commercial infrastructure. The project is about 14 miles northwest of Peace River Oaks, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: LkldNow - June 2026Civic
Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital to Open July 8
Orlando Health will open its seven-story Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital at 4000 Lakeland Highlands Road on July 8, 2026. The facility has more than 300 inpatient beds, 11 operating rooms, and a Center for Women and Babies, and is reported to add more than 1,500 jobs.
What it may mean for the marketA new full service hospital adds major health infrastructure and a large employment anchor to south Lakeland, supporting commercial activity and property demand around the site. The project is about 13 miles northwest of Peace River Oaks, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: LkldNow
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
The Peace River Oaks buying strategy.
If we were buying in Peace River Oaks 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 Peace River Oaks.
Space over polish in an owner-held enclave
This is a large-home neighborhood by its numbers - a median of 2,744 square feet is well above what you find in most Polk County subdivisions of this era. Because the build range spans nearly four decades, the practical question for a buyer is less about location and more about how much updating a given house has seen. The median year built of 1988 means many homes are old enough to need mechanical and cosmetic attention, which is exactly why the per-square-foot figure stays moderate.
No community amenities are identified from current MLS listings, so there is no HOA-driven lifestyle premium baked into price. What you are buying is the house and the lot, full stop. With homestead share above 90%, this reads as a settled, held-for-the-long-term street rather than a churn of flips and rentals, and that scarcity is the main reason a seller here holds leverage despite the longer time-to-sale.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Peace River Oaks. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
With zero active listings and only a handful of recent closings, Peace River Oaks is a market you cannot shop off a search alert - you need someone tracking it directly and ready to move when a house surfaces. We underwrite each home on its own condition and square footage rather than leaning on a thin comp set, which is how you avoid overpaying for an outdated interior or underselling an updated one.
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| Location | Bartow, Polk County, FL · ZIP 33830 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 56 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1980–2019 (median 1988) |
| Typical living area | 2,744 sq ft (median) |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $380,000 median across 3 closed sales · $178 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 45 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 91% |
| 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 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Peace River Oaks key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/peace-river-oaks, data as of August 2, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in PEACE RIVER OAKS, 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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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 25, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 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 (15 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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