Hillsborough County property record for 5542 Appleton Shore Dr, Apollo Beach, FL 33572
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,451 sqft · built 2022 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,801 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $282,900 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $7,099 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 054243-3204 |
| Primary APN | 054243-3204 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,451 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,851 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,451 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 2022 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2024 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,801 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 380 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 20 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 0542433204 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5542 APPLETON SHORE DR |
| City | APOLLO BEACH |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33572-3549 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PD |
| Legal Description | LEISEY SUBDIVISION PHASE 3A LOT 37 BLOCK 7 |
| Legal Range | 19E |
| Legal Township | 31S |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | HILLSBOROUGH FL |
| Township / Civil Division | RUSKIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 14119 |
5542 Appleton Shore Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2022.
Source: Hillsborough County records, as of September 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5542 APPLETON SHORE DR, APOLLO BEACH, FL 33572-3549 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 27, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 27, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202247837 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HILLSBOROUGH FL |
| Recording Date | Jan 27, 2022 |
| Property Address | 5542 APPLETON SHORE DR, APOLLO BEACH, FL 33572-3549 |
| Document Number | 0000047837 |
| Map Reference | MB 139 PG 270 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022047837 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 21, 2023 |
| Title Company | LENNAR TITLE INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,980.30 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4600 W CYPRESS ST STE 200, 200, TAMPA, FL 33607-4099 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 5542 APPLETON SHORE DR, APOLLO BEACH, FL 33572-3549 |
| Document Number | 0000047838 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022047838 |
| Name | LENNAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5542 Appleton Shore Dr was $7,099 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 | $233,171 (-4.75%) Land $65,261 Building $167,910 | $233,171 (-4.75%) Land $65,261 Building $167,910 | |
| 2025 | $7,099.00 Homeowner's exemption | $244,789 Land $65,261 Building $179,528 | $244,789 Land $65,261 Building $179,528 |
| 2023 | $6,691.00 (+85.76%) Homeowner's exemption | $236,026 (+382.22%) Land $59,822 Building $176,204 | $236,026 (+382.22%) Land $59,822 Building $176,204 |
| 2022 | $3,602.00 | $48,946 Land $48,946 | $48,946 Land $48,946 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 5542 Appleton Shore Dr in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 12 flood claims nearby since 2020.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Coastal | Yes |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 410 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 410 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (2020–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 5542 Appleton Shore Dr is moderate, ranking above 64% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 64% of the US · above 40% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 230 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 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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