Pinellas County property record for 2196 Bell Cheer Dr, Clearwater, FL 33764
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,482 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.354 acres (15,420 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $390,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $6,579 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Mortgage May 2022 Sale + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C62-000-746-7154-6 |
| Primary APN | C62-000-746-7154-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,482 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,772 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,482 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Composition |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 15,420 sqft (0.354 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 137 ft deep x 112 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 260 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 90 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | R257332 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2196 BELL CHEER DR |
| City | CLEARWATER |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33764-4846 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | BELL-CHEER SUB E 112FT OF LOT 1 |
| Legal Range | 15E |
| Legal Township | 29S |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | BELL-CHEER SUB |
| Legal Tract | 6408 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | PINELLAS FL |
| Township / Civil Division | CLEARWATER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 26601 |
2196 Bell Cheer Dr, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in May 2022.
Source: Pinellas County records, as of October 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2196 BELL CHEER DR, CLEARWATER, FL 33764-4846 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage RCN CAPITAL LLC |
| May 20, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| May 24, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage RICHARD BALTA |
| Jun 13, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Jul 15, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
| Apr 12, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage MB FINANCIAL BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 20, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022164196 |
| Deed Book / Page | 22073 / 1972 |
| Transfer Doc | 1106002391 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PINELLAS FL |
| Property Address | 2196 BELL CHEER DR, CLEARWATER, FL 33764-4846 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 360 E 1ST ST 350, TUSTIN, CA 92780-3211 |
| Document Number | 0221730240 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Book Page | 22173/240 |
| Instrument | 2022253033 |
| Name | RCN CAPITAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SOUTH WINDSOR, CT 06074 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PINELLAS FL |
| Recording Date | May 20, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2196 BELL CHEER DR, CLEARWATER, FL 33764-4846 |
| Document Number | 0220691619 |
| Book / Page | 22069 / 1619 |
| Map Reference | MB 30 PG 60 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022160840 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,555.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 432 FICKLEN DR, CANTON, GA 30114-7137 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5601 MARINER ST STE 104, 104, TAMPA, FL 33609-3450 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PINELLAS FL |
| Recording Date | May 24, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2196 BELL CHEER DR, CLEARWATER, FL 33764-4846 |
| Document Number | 0220731972 |
| Book / Page | 22073 / 1972 |
| Map Reference | MB 30 PG 60 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022164196 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATL TTL OF FL INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,730.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5601 MARINER ST STE 104, 104, TAMPA, FL 33609-3450 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2196 BELL CHEER DR, CLEARWATER, FL 33764-4846 |
| Document Number | 0220731974 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 22073/1974 |
| Name | RICHARD BALTA |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 13 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PINELLAS FL |
| Property Address | 2196 BELL CHEER DR, CLEARWATER, FL 33764-4846 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0200882458 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 13, 2018 |
| Book Page | 20088/2458 |
| Instrument | 2018188147 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | TROY, MI 48083 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PINELLAS FL |
| Recording Date | Jul 15, 2019 |
| Property Address | 2196 BELL CHEER DR, CLEARWATER, FL 33764-4846 |
| Document Number | 0206131343 |
| Book / Page | 20613 / 1343 |
| Map Reference | MB 30 PG 60 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019222162 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATL TTL OF FL INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,749.30 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2198 BELL CHEER DR, CLEARWATER, FL 33764-4846 |
| Document Number | 0206131345 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20613/1345 |
| Name | UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PINELLAS FL |
| Recording Date | Apr 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2196 BELL CHEER DR, CLEARWATER, FL 33764-4846 |
| Document Number | 0195872236 |
| Book / Page | 19587 / 2236 |
| Map Reference | MB30 PG60 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017112733 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Title Company | OIG TITLE & ESCROW LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $735.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2980 HAINES BAYSHORE RD UNIT 104, 2980, CLEARWATER, FL 33760-1521 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2196 BELL CHEER DR, CLEARWATER, FL 33764-4846 |
| Document Number | 2017112734 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017112734 |
| Name | MB FINANCIAL BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2196 Bell Cheer Dr was $6,579, down 3.5% from the year before.
Source: Pinellas County assessment roll, as of December 2, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Pinellas County |
| Municipality | Clearwater City |
| Unified School District | Pinellas County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,579.00 (-3.55%) | $340,000 Land $179,898 Building $160,102 | $340,000 Land $179,898 Building $160,102 |
| 2024 | $6,821.00 (+7.23%) | ||
| 2023 | $6,361.00 (+41.36%) | $330,000 (+40.43%) | $330,000 (+40.43%) Land $188,358 Building $141,642 |
| 2022 | $4,500.00 | $235,000 | $235,000 Land $139,669 Building $95,331 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2196 Bell Cheer Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 12, 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 32 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 32 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.
The area around 2196 Bell Cheer Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 | CLEARWATER WATER SYSTEM serves 115,000 people · EPA ID FL6520336 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2021) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 9 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 450 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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