555 E STANFORD STREET, BARTOW, FL 33830

$995,000 · Active

MLS #O6390239

Price

$995,000

Status

Active

Bedrooms

7

Bathrooms

8.5

Living area

7,307 sq ft

Home type

Single Family Residence

Year built

1906

Lot size

0.73 acres

Full bathrooms

7

Half bathrooms

3

Private pool

Yes

Waterfront

No

New construction

No

HOA

No

55+ community

No

Levels

Two

County

Polk

Annual property taxes

$1,100.72

Subdivision

SUMMERLIN SCHOOL LANDS

Style

Victorian

Appliances & Equipment

Bar Fridge · Built-In Oven · Dishwasher · Disposal · Electric Water Heater · Refrigerator · Other equipment: Private Yard

Bathrooms

10 total bathrooms · 7 full bathrooms · 3 half bathrooms

Bedrooms

7 total bedrooms

Building

Built in 1906 · Living area: 7307 · Living area units: Square Feet · Building faces North · 2 stories · Levels: Two · Construction Materials: Block, Frame

Community

Street Lights

Cooling

Central Air

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Wrap Around · Private Mailbox · Private Yard

Fireplaces

Family Room · Living Room · Masonry · Primary Bedroom · Stone · Wood Burning

Floors

Luxury Vinyl · Wood

Foundation

Crawlspace · Slab

Heating

Central

Interior Features

Ceiling Fans(s) · Chair Rail · Crown Molding · Eat-in Kitchen · High Ceilings · Primary Bedroom Main Floor · Solid Surface Counters · Stone Counters

Laundry

In Kitchen · Upper Level

Lot

0.73 acres · Dimensions: 189.7x104 · Historic District · City Limits · Landscaped · Oversized Lot · Paved · Mature Landscaping · Trees/Landscaped

Pool

In Ground · Tile

Property

Completed · Other structures: Gazebo, Guest House · City · Garden

Roof

Metal · Shingle

Sewer

Public Sewer

Utilities

Public · Water Source: Public

Windows

Blinds

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About this home

HUGE PRICE DROP! This exquisite Victorian-style residence, constructed in 1906 (reportedly by Polk County lawyer Thomas Lee Wilson), stands as a timeless architectural gem. Famously known as the My Girl house from the beloved 1991 film where it served as the exterior of the Sultenfuss family home. It has also graced history as the Stanford Inn Bed & Breakfast and, more recently, as His Hope House. The primary home spans approximately 5,776 square feet of air-conditioned living space, masterfully blending its rich historic charm with thoughtful, extensive renovations that honor and preserve its original character and elegance. Complementing the main residence, the property features a charming separate one-bedroom guest house, an additional building currently utilized as versatile meeting and donation space, and a spacious, inviting pool. All set on beautifully landscaped grounds that enhance its enduring appeal. This captivating tour begins on the expansive 1,500+ sf wraparound porch; a perfect spot for entertaining, events, or quiet mornings with coffee. Inside, the grand foyer opens to elegant spaces: a front sitting room, formal living and dining rooms, a private office, and a beautifully updated kitchen with modern cabinetry, premium appliances, a large center island with bar seating, and a secondary dining area. Timeless features include wainscoting, new lighting, some original hardwoods, a sprinkler system, and remodeled period bathrooms. The main level offers a spacious primary suite with fireplace and full ensuite bath, two guest half baths, and first- floor laundry. Upstairs, a versatile loft area complements five additional bedrooms, each with unique charm, featuring fireplaces and private ensuites. Plus a second laundry for added convenience, ideal for multi-generational or flexible living. The 1,000 sf two-story guest house (built 2022) includes a kitchen, living room, bathroom,upstairs bedroom, and loft space; perfect for guests or additional use. The remodeled former carriage house (third building) offers 500 sf with power, A/C, and space for offices, storage, or other needs. The property is zoned R-3, in the City of Bartow which offers tremendous future potential beyond its current configuration. This may include hospitality and short-term rentals (Bed and Breakfast or Airbnb capitalizing on its famous “My Girl” movie history), group or supportive living (family-care, maternity, residential program, hospice, rehab or similar), multi- generational or extended family estate, or Event space (host private events, retreats, small-scale commercial uses while maintaining residential charm). Verifying your use within the City of Bartow’s zoning uses. This historic gem blend of preserved Victorian elegance, modern updates, and adaptable layout positions it for endless possibilities, whether as a cherished family home, income- generating venture, or meaningful community resource.

Courtesy of SAUNDERS REAL ESTATE, LLC 863-648-1528

Contact LPT Realty at (877) 366-2213 to ask about this home.