242 Cheshire Rd is a 1,955 square foot house on a 2.95 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Bartow data, we estimate the home's value is $447,597.
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
2.95 acresLot Size
$229Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$447,597
$1,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 24.2% higher than the average sale price ($360K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
A/RR
SAP
Rural Agricultural/Residential District
The purpose of the A/RR district is to provide lands for the continuation of productive agricultural uses and to provide for very low density residential development within unincorporated rural areas. The A/RR district permits agricultural activities, agricultural support facilities, multi-family dwelling units, farm labor housing, group living facilities, and community facilities.
Construct a detached garage with a concrete foundation. No electrical work is included.
Addition
ADU
Oct 18, 2019 • Final
Electric
Install a rooftop photovoltaic system with solar modules.
Electrical
Solar
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Type: Masonry
Building Construction Quality: Average
Roof Framing Type: Masonry
Roof Shape Type: Gable Shingle
Building Type: Single Family
Pool Information
Has Pool
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,955
Gross Sq. Ft: 2,491
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,955
Building Sq. Ft: 2,491
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: W 198 FT OF E 213 FT OF N 245 FT OF E1/2 OF SW1/4 OF SE1/4 LESS N 25 FT FOR RD R/W & BEG SW COR OF THE W 198 FT OF E 213 FT OF N 245 FT OF N1/2 OF E1/2 OF SW1/4 OF SE1/4 N 25 FT SUBJECT TO R/W OF CHESHIRE RD AS POB RUN S 400 FT E 198 FT N 400 FT W 19 8 FT TO POB
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Unfinished Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 506
Garage / Carport Type: Unfinished Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 128,463
Water District: UNINCORP/SWFWMD
Municipality Name: UNINCORP/SWFWMD
Acres: 2.9491
Depth Footage: 220
Front Footage: 198
Zoning Code: RC
County Use Description: SNGL FAM RES TO 2.49 AC
State Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: UNINCORP/SWFWMD
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,955
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.95 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: 1976
County: Polk County
APN: 263009000000024040
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Alturas Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
5/10
Bartow Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.6mi
3/10
Bartow Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.8mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
7/10 Fire Factor
23% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 25 days in 30 years
10/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Bartow, FL • 33830
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In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$426,000 – $515,000
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