Hendry County property record for 551 Merit St, Clewiston, FL 33440
| Property Type | Mobile Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,147 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $955 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 1-34-43-14-040-000E-0010 |
| Primary APN | 1-34-43-14-040-000E-0010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Custom/Decorative |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Mobile Home |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,147 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 204 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 204 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 49 sqft |
| Deck Area | 49 sqft |
| Patio Area | 49 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 28155 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 551 MERIT ST |
| City | CLEWISTON |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33440-5482 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Prefabricated > Mobile Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RG3M |
| Legal Description | SHERWOOD S/D BLK E LOT 1 |
| Legal Range | 34 |
| Legal Township | 43 |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHERWOOD S/D |
| Legal Block | E |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | HENDRY FL |
| Township / Civil Division | CLEWISTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5003 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
551 Merit St, a mobile home, is owned by a company that bought it in June 2021.
Source: Hendry County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 417 W SUGARLAND HWY, CLEWISTON, FL 33440-3019 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 7, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 7, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 19, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20217477 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1000 / 1420 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 16, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0008821407 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 551 Merit St was $955.
Source: Hendry County assessment roll, as of December 8, 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 | $955.00 | $19,200 Land $13,500 Building $5,700 | $19,200 Land $13,500 Building $5,700 |
| 2023 | $941.00 (+0.75%) | $19,200 (-) Land $13,500 Building $5,700 | $19,200 (-) Land $13,500 Building $5,700 |
| 2022 | $934.00 | $19,200 Land $13,500 Building $5,700 | $19,200 Land $13,500 Building $5,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 551 Merit St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 17 flood claims nearby since 2004.
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.
Wildfire risk around 551 Merit St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
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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