408 S Melville Ave in Tampa sells for $1 million

At $1,005,000, the sale price was 85% above the property's last sale on record, according to the Property Appraiser's records. That earlier sale was $544,500 in 2015.

A warranty deed recorded October 29, 2026 with the Hillsborough County Clerk of Court lists Arthur McLaughlin, Trustee of the Arthur McLaughlin Trust as the seller. Fletcher Properties, LLC is listed as the buyer.

An aerial photo shows the property's setting. It has a pool, with apartment and condo buildings around it.

The Property Appraiser's records list 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. They show 2,300 square feet of living area, a build year of 1956 and a 7,841-square-foot lot. At that size, the price works out to $437 per square foot. The records show a market value of $720,978, which the sale price exceeded by 39%.

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 $7,035 for the documentary stamp tax on deed and $5,087.50 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 $933,212. 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 $215,937 at closing. That covers the down payment and closing costs.

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