Hillsborough County property record for 15228 Merlinglen Pl, Lithia, FL 33547
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,270 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 0.249 acres (10,823 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $375,000 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $12,445 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 088330-0522 |
| Primary APN | 088330-0522 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,270 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,215 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,486 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 784 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,823 sqft (0.249 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 136 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 649 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 296 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 0883300522 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 15228 MERLINGLEN PL |
| City | LITHIA |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33547-3901 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PD |
| Legal Description | FISHHAWK RANCH PHASE 2 PARCEL L LOT 3 BLOCK 29 |
| Legal Range | 21E |
| Legal Township | 30S |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | FISHHAWK RANCH PHASE 2 PARCEL L |
| Legal Phase | 2 |
| Legal Tract | 5TB |
| Legal Block | 29 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | HILLSBOROUGH FL |
| Township / Civil Division | WIMAUMA-RIVERVIEW |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 13922 |
15228 Merlinglen Pl is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2013.
Source: Hillsborough County records, as of September 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15228 MERLINGLEN PL, LITHIA, FL 33547-3901 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 20, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 8, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013317611 |
| Deed Book / Page | 22088 / 1810 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HILLSBOROUGH FL |
| Property Address | 15228 MERLINGLEN PL, LITHIA, FL 33547-3901 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 15228 MERLINGLEN PL, LITHIA, FL 33547-3901 |
| Document Number | 2021522238 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021522238 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 15228 Merlinglen Pl was $12,445 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Hillsborough County assessment roll, as of September 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Hillsborough County |
| Unified School District | Hillsborough County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $609,777 (-1.2%) Land $129,948 Building $479,829 | $609,777 (-1.2%) Land $129,948 Building $479,829 | |
| 2025 | $12,445.00 Homeowner's exemption | $617,152 Land $129,948 Building $487,204 | $617,152 Land $129,948 Building $487,204 |
| 2023 | $11,119.00 (+6.11%) Homeowner's exemption | $583,968 (+1.48%) Land $109,956 Building $474,012 | $583,968 (+1.48%) Land $109,956 Building $474,012 |
| 2022 | $10,479.00 | $575,445 Land $109,956 Building $465,489 | $575,445 Land $109,956 Building $465,489 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 15228 Merlinglen Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 28, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 35 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 35 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 15228 Merlinglen Pl is moderate, ranking above 59% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 59% of the US · lower than 67% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | HCWRD/SOUTH-CENTRAL serves 515,012 people · EPA ID FL6290787 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 420 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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