1701 Watrous Ave in Tampa sells for $1.78 million

At $1,780,000, the sale price was 2.1 times the last recorded sale. Property Appraiser's records show the home last sold for $840,000 in 2016.

A warranty deed recorded November 3, 2026 with the Hillsborough County Clerk of Court lists Carole Joan Wallace and Carole Joan Wallace Trust dated February 13, 2023 as the seller. It lists Michael Orfini and Elizabeth Orfini as the buyer.

Property Appraiser's records list 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and 2,652 square feet of living area. The home was built in 1907 on a 7,405-square-foot lot. At that size, the price was $671 per square foot. The recorded market value was $1,056,028, making the sale price 69% above that value.

An aerial photo shows a pool at the property, with other houses around it.

This summary was written by AI from public deed records and checked by automated rules. The figures come from the record and the NetSheet.org rules engine. How we make these.

What were the closing costs in Hillsborough County?

By our estimate, the seller's two largest charges, not counting commission and prorations, were $12,460 for the documentary stamp tax on deed and $7,025 for the owner's title insurance policy. Who pays what follows Hillsborough County custom.

How much did the seller net?

By our estimate, the seller netted about $1,655,443. That assumes a 5% commission. It is before any mortgage payoff.

How much cash did the buyer bring to closing?

A buyer putting 20% down would need about $386,516 at closing. That covers the down payment and closing costs.

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