Seller's Agent in 2025
Taylor Ladd
S & D REAL ESTATE SERVICE LLC
(863) 797-9828
1 in this area
77 Total Sales
540 Firefly Ln Apollo Beach, FL 33572
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,433
Sq Ft
7,500
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- No HOA
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Ceiling Fan
About This Home
As of December 2025Welcome to 540 Firefly Lane in Apollo Beach, a beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home that perfectly blends modern style with Florida coastal charm. Inside, you’ll find a bright, open floor plan featuring a sleek kitchen with granite countertops, tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and seamless flow into the main living areas—ideal for entertaining or everyday comfort. The primary suite offers a walk-in closet and private ensuite bath, while the additional bedrooms provide plenty of space for family or guests. Step outside to a screened-in lanai and a fully fenced backyard with a new fence installed in 2024, offering privacy and flexibility to store your boat or RV with no HOA or CDD restrictions. Conveniently located just minutes from waterfront dining, parks, beaches, and the Manatee Viewing Center—with easy access to I-75 and US-41—this home delivers the best of relaxed coastal living and everyday convenience.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
S & D REAL ESTATE SERVICE LLC Brokerage Phone: 863-824-7169 License #3486115 Listed on: 10/14/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,835
Year Built
- Built in 1979
Lot Details
- 7,500 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 75x100
- North Facing Home
- Property is zoned RSC-6
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
Home Design
- Block Foundation
- Shingle Roof
- Block Exterior
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1,433 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Laminate Flooring
- Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Outdoor Features
- Exterior Lighting
- Rain Gutters
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Apollo Beach Unit One Pt One Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Visit Down Payment Resource Website
- Legal Lot and Block 3 / 13
- Assessor Parcel Number U-21-31-19-1TM-000013-00003.0
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 13, 2025
Closed on
Aug 5, 2025
Sold by
Stuckie Melissa R and Margison Austin R
Bought by
Carmichael Jonathan and Faulkner Tiffany
Seller's Agent
Cass McColeman
JOE WALKER REALTY LLC
Buyer's Agent
Taylor Ladd
S & D REAL ESTATE SERVICE LLC
List Price
$334,990
Sold Price
$325,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,990
-2.98%
Views
33
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.39%
Original Mortgage
$255,000
Outstanding Balance
$254,783
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$65,985
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 3, 2024
Closed on
Sep 18, 2024
Sold by
Polzin Timothy and Polzin Timothy Louis
Bought by
Margison Austin R and Stuckie Melissa R
Seller's Agent
Andre Tamburello
KELLER WILLIAMS SOUTH SHORE
Buyer's Agent
Cass McColeman
JOE WALKER REALTY LLC
List Price
$385,000
Sold Price
$310,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$75,000
-19.48%
Views
32
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.52%
Original Mortgage
$304,385
Interest Rate
6.47%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 23, 2019
Sold by
Tort Oliver
Bought by
Blake Angel and Polzin Timothy
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$203,215
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 28, 2019
Sold by
Bristow Janice L
Bought by
Tort Oliver P
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$203,215
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 30, 2018
Closed on
Jan 3, 2019
Sold by
Bristow Janice L
Bought by
Tort Oliver P
Seller's Agent
Rande Friedman
FUTURE HOME REALTY INC
Buyer's Agent
Claire Tort
PEOPLE'S CHOICE REALTY SVC LLC
List Price
$125,000
Sold Price
$125,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.57%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 29, 2003
Sold by
Clay Stephen B and Clay Heather B
Bought by
Bristow Paul R
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$86,400
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 28, 2000
Sold by
Yetson Sandra A
Bought by
Clay Stephen R and Clay Heather B
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$92,820
Interest Rate
7.92%
Mortgage Type
VA
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $325,000 | Savvy Title Company Llc | |
| Warranty Deed | $310,000 | Excel Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $209,500 | South Bay Title Ins Agcy Inc | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | Tampa Title Company | |
| Warranty Deed | $125,000 | Tampa Title Company | |
| Warranty Deed | $108,000 | First American Title Ins Co | |
| Administrators Deed | $91,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $255,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $304,385 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $203,215 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $86,400 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $99,900 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $92,820 | VA |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/05/2025 12/05/25 | Sold | $324,900 | 0.0% | $227 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/13/2025 11/13/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 11/03/2025 11/03/25 | Price Changed | $324,900 | 0.0% | $227 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/14/2025 10/14/25 | For Sale | $325,000 | +4.8% | $227 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/18/2024 09/18/24 | Sold | $310,000 | -7.5% | $216 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 08/17/2024 08/17/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/02/2024 08/02/24 | Price Changed | $335,000 | -2.9% | $234 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/08/2024 07/08/24 | Price Changed | $345,000 | -4.2% | $241 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/19/2024 06/19/24 | Price Changed | $360,000 | -6.5% | $251 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/03/2024 06/03/24 | For Sale | $385,000 | +208.0% | $269 / Sq Ft | |
| 01/15/2019 01/15/19 | Sold | $125,000 | 0.0% | $87 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 12/18/2018 12/18/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 11/30/2018 11/30/18 | For Sale | $125,000 | -- | $87 / Sq Ft |
Source: Stellar MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,835 | $168,438 | -- | -- |
| 2023 | $2,716 | $163,532 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $2,545 | $158,769 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $2,498 | $154,145 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $2,413 | $152,017 | $30,000 | $122,017 |
| 2019 | $2,894 | $138,606 | $26,250 | $112,356 |
| 2018 | $900 | $66,811 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $893 | $106,226 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $877 | $64,091 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $888 | $63,645 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $871 | $63,140 | $0 | $0 |
| 2013 | -- | $62,207 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Taylor Ladd
-
Jeffrey Maust
J
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Jeffrey Maust
KELLER WILLIAMS SOUTH SHORE
(610) 674-2465
2 in this area
26 Total Sales
-
Andre Tamburello
Seller's Agent in 2024
Andre Tamburello
KELLER WILLIAMS SOUTH SHORE
(813) 500-9818
40 in this area
348 Total Sales
-
Cass McColeman
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Cass McColeman
JOE WALKER REALTY LLC
(813) 545-5230
2 in this area
58 Total Sales
-
Rande Friedman
Seller's Agent in 2019
Rande Friedman
FUTURE HOME REALTY INC
(813) 943-2677
46 Total Sales
-
Claire Tort
C
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Claire Tort
PEOPLE'S CHOICE REALTY SVC LLC
(813) 363-7250
Map
Source: Stellar MLS
MLS Number: L4956580
APN: U-21-31-19-1TM-000013-00003.0
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
IDX information is provided exclusively for personal, non-commercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Listing Information presented by local MLS brokerage: Ten-X - (888)-952-6393
Nearby Homes
- 564 Florida Cir S
- 527 Fox Run Trail
- 6228 Florida Cir W
- 6208 Fairway Blvd
- 6209 Flamingo Dr
- 504 Red Mangrove Ln
- 6225 Flamingo Dr
- 520 Fairfax Ln
- 6004 Golf and Sea Blvd
- 6221 Florida Cir E
- 307 Bluewater Falls Ct
- 517 Fairhope Dr
- 329 Bluewater Falls Ct
- 6312 Fairway Blvd
- 6336 Florida Cir W
- 313 Seneca Falls Dr
- 432 Flamingo Dr
- 5833 Sunset Falls Dr
- 329 Seneca Falls Dr
- 5831 Sunset Falls Dr