Hendry County property record for 540 Merit St, Clewiston, FL 33440
| Property Type | Mobile Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,984 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 0.41 acres (17,860 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $66,429 (Aug 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,783 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Sale & Mortgage May 2018 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 1 34 43 14 040 000F-025.0 |
| Primary APN | 1 34 43 14 040 000F-025.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,984 sqft Adjusted Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,984 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Custom/Decorative |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Roof Type | Cathedral/Clerestory |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 17,860 sqft (0.41 acres) |
| Deck Area | 124 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 28197 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 540 MERIT ST |
| City | CLEWISTON |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33440-5481 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Prefabricated > Mobile Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RG3M |
| Legal Description | SHERWOOD S/D BLK F LOTS 24&25 |
| Legal Range | 34 |
| Legal Township | 43 |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHERWOOD |
| Legal Block | F |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | HENDRY FL |
| Township / Civil Division | CLEWISTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5002 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
Source: Hendry County records, as of January 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 MERIT ST, CLEWISTON, FL 33440-5481 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI H E HILL FOUNDATION INC |
| May 1, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 8, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201826008817 |
| Deed Book / Page | 942 / 1925 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HENDRY FL |
| Recording Date | Aug 15, 2018 |
| Property Address | 540 MERIT ST, CLEWISTON, FL 33440-5481 |
| Document Number | 0009421925 |
| Book / Page | 000942 / 001925 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 9, 2018 |
| Instrument | 26008817 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 11, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $465.50 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 540 MERIT ST CLEWISTON FL 334405481, CLEWISTON, FL 33440-5481 |
| Document Number | 9421926 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 15, 2018 |
| Book Page | 000942/001926 |
| Instrument | 26008818 |
| Name | H E HILL FOUNDATION INC |
|---|---|
| Address | 1324 S MAIN ST, BELLE GLADE, FL 33430-4914 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate | 18% |
|---|
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HENDRY FL |
| Recording Date | May 1, 2018 |
| Property Address | 540 MERIT ST, CLEWISTON, FL 33440-5481 |
| Document Number | 0009370833 |
| Book / Page | 000937 / 000833 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 26004553 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | May 8, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1324 S MAIN ST BELLE GLADE FL 334304914, BELLE GLADE, FL 33430-4914 |
Source: Hendry County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Hendry County |
| Unified School District | Hendry County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,783.00 (+5.82%) | $113,497 (+5.99%) | $145,822 (-7.67%) Land $27,000 Building $118,822 |
| 2023 | $1,685.00 (-39.21%) | $107,086 (-19.83%) | $157,939 (+18.24%) Land $27,000 Building $130,939 |
| 2022 | $2,772.00 | $133,573 Land $27,000 Building $106,573 | $133,573 Land $27,000 Building $106,573 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 5, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 17 (2004–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 17 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2017 · Hurricane Irma |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 92% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | CITY OF CLEWISTON serves 9,643 people · EPA ID FL5260053 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from UNITED STATES SUGAR CORP. WTP |
| Last State Inspection | May 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 | 10 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 213 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 140 / 20 |
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