540 Severn Ave in Tampa sells for $1.15 million

The home at 540 Severn Ave in Tampa sold for $1,150,000, 42% above its recorded market value of $807,091, according to Property Appraiser records.

Those records list 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,837 square feet of living area and a 9,148-square-foot lot. The price works out to $626 per square foot. The home was built in 1954, the records show.

The last sale on record before this one was $113,000 in 1985. The latest price is 10.2 times that amount.

A warranty deed recorded November 10, 2026 with the Hillsborough County Clerk of Court lists Maria R. Shearer aka Maria G. Shearer as the seller and Wesley Pryor and Devan Pryor as the buyers. An aerial photo shows other houses around the property.

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 $8,050 for the documentary stamp tax on deed and $5,450 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 $1,068,007. 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 $249,608 at closing. That covers the down payment and closing costs.

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