5478 W Tortuga Loop, Lecanto, FL 34461 Property Records

Citrus County property record for 5478 W Tortuga Loop, Lecanto, FL 34461

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size0.261 acres (11,369 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$42,300 (Oct 2017)
Tax Bill$336 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2020 Transfer
Mar 2019 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN18E-18S-31-0100-000A0-0150

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN18E-18S-31-0100-000A0-0150
Alternative APNs
  • 3118S18E0100000A00150
  • 3421345

Exterior

Lot Area11,369 sqft (0.261 acres)
Lot Dimensions120 ft deep x 71 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number3421345
Street Address5478 W TORTUGA LOOP
CityLECANTO
StateFL
Zip34461-7317
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodePDR
Legal DescriptionWESTCHASE PHASE I PB 18 PGS 83 & 84 LOT 15 BLK A
Legal Range18E
Legal Township18S
Legal Section31
Legal SubdivisionWESTCHASE PHASE 1 (PB18 PG83)
Legal Phase1
Legal BlockA
Legal Lot Number15
JurisdictionCITRUS FL
Township / Civil DivisionCRYSTAL RIVER
Census Block Group3
Census Block3005
Census Tract450602

Owner

Source: Citrus County records, as of August 26, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address15 PAINTED BUNTING RD, HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC 29928-5601
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 21, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Mar 22, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
LYNN FAHNESTOCK
Nov 30, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
LYNN FAHNESTOCK
Oct 16, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer
FL C-F LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 16, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 16, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 30, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201747246
Deed Book / Page2858 / 448
Last Transfer DateNov 20, 2019
Transfer Doc0030330464
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCITRUS FL
Recording DateJan 21, 2020
Property Address5478 W TORTUGA LOOP, LECANTO, FL 34461-7317
Document Number0030330464
Book / Page003033 / 000464
Instrument DateNov 20, 2019
Instrument3614
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 14, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address4564 MORRIS CT MASON OH 450404655, MASON, OH 45040-4655

March 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCITRUS FL
Property Address5478 W TORTUGA LOOP, LECANTO, FL 34461-7317
Document Number0029670766
Instrument DateMar 22, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 19, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCorporate Trust
AddressPO BOX 646 DUNEDIN FL 346970646, DUNEDIN, FL 34697-0646

Mortgage

Document Number0029670766
DateApr 5, 2019
Book Page002967/000766
Instrument17119
Lender
NameLYNN FAHNESTOCK
Address10244 WATERSIDE OAKS DR, TAMPA, FL 33647-3193
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

November 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCITRUS FL
Property Address5478 W TORTUGA LOOP, LECANTO, FL 34461-7317
Document Number0029460293
Instrument DateNov 30, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 14, 2019

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCorporate Trust
AddressPO BOX 646 DUNEDIN FL 346970646, DUNEDIN, FL 34697-0646

Mortgage

Document Number0029460293
DateDec 18, 2018
Book Page002946/000293
Instrument63186
Lender
NameLYNN FAHNESTOCK
Address10244 WATERSIDE OAKS DR, TAMPA, FL 33647-3193
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

October 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCITRUS FL
Recording DateOct 16, 2017
Property Address5478 W TORTUGA LOOP, LECANTO, FL 34461-7317
Document Number0028580448
Book / Page002858 / 000448
Instrument DateSep 29, 2017
Instrument47246
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 30, 2017
Title CompanyCENTRAL TITLE COMPANY, CENTRAL TITLE CO.

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$295.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCorporate Trust
AddressPO BOX 646 DUNEDIN FL 346970646, DUNEDIN, FL 34697-0646

Mortgage

Document Number28580452
DateOct 16, 2017
Book Page002858/000452
Instrument47248
Lender
NameFL C-F LLC
Address4564 MORRIS CT, MONROE, OH 45050
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Citrus County assessment roll, as of December 3, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateFlorida
CountyCitrus County
Unified School DistrictCitrus County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$336.00 (+31.76%)$17,460 (-) Land $17,460$17,460 (-) Land $17,460
2024$255.00 (+4.94%)$17,460 (-) Land $17,460$17,460 (-) Land $17,460
2023$243.00 (+8.97%)$17,460 (-) Land $17,460$17,460 (-) Land $17,460
2022$223.00$17,460 Land $17,460$17,460 Land $17,460

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 14, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies4 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 65% of the US · lower than 91% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood0.05% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemFOREST HILLS WATER
private · serves 93 people · EPA ID FL6092327
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionFeb 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2021)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting6
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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 178 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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