What property is being sold at the March 18, 2026 tax deed sale?

Austins Sub Lot 5, Parcel 27-31-16-01746-000-0050 in Pinellas County is listed for sale.

How much is the deposit to bid on the tax deed sale?

A nonrefundable deposit of $200 or 5% of the high bid, whichever is greater, must be deposited prior to sale.

How can the sale be stopped?

The owner or interested party can redeem the tax certificate by paying owed taxes and fees before the March 18, 2026 sale.

Where and when is the tax deed sale held?

The sale will be online at www.pinellas.realtaxdeed.com on March 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM.

Tax Sale — 400 S Ft. Harrison Ave., Clearwater, FL

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A tax deed application has been filed for Parcel 27-31-16-01746-000-0050 (Austins Sub Lot 5) in Pinellas County; if not redeemed the property will be sold at online auction on March 18, 2026, with a required deposit before bidding.

Key Takeaways

Tax deed sale set for March 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM online
Parcel: 27-31-16-01746-000-0050 (Austins Sub Lot 5)
Redeem certificate before sale to stop auction
Deposit required: $200 or 5% of high bid, whichever is greater
Contact Human Rights Office for disability accommodations

Published: Feb 6, 2026 · 3 months ago
Category: Tax Sale
City: Clearwater
Address: 400 S Ft. Harrison Ave., Clearwater, FL · 6 filings

Research context

6 filings at this address 34 tax sale notices in Clearwater (last 12 months)

If you don't respond

If the tax certificate is not redeemed before the sale on March 18, 2026, the property will be sold to the highest bidder and the purchaser may obtain a tax deed transferring ownership.

What to do next

1
Confirm parcel details and redemption amount
Contact the Pinellas County Tax Collector or Clerk's office before March 18, 2026 to learn the exact amount required to redeem the certificate.
2
Prepare bidding funds
If you plan to bid on March 18, 2026, arrange the nonrefundable deposit of $200 or 5% of expected bid as required by the auction.
3
Request disability accommodations if needed
Within two working days of this notice's publication, call Human Rights Office at (727) 464-4062 or visit 400 S Ft. Harrison Ave., Ste. 300, Clearwater, FL 33756.

Frequently asked questions

What property is being sold at the March 18, 2026 tax deed sale?: Austins Sub Lot 5, Parcel 27-31-16-01746-000-0050 in Pinellas County is listed for sale.
How much is the deposit to bid on the tax deed sale?: A nonrefundable deposit of $200 or 5% of the high bid, whichever is greater, must be deposited prior to sale.
How can the sale be stopped?: The owner or interested party can redeem the tax certificate by paying owed taxes and fees before the March 18, 2026 sale.
Where and when is the tax deed sale held?: The sale will be online at www.pinellas.realtaxdeed.com on March 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM.

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Legal terms in this notice

Tax deed: A deed conveying ownership of a property after unpaid taxes lead to a public sale.
Certificate of tax lien: A certificate showing unpaid property taxes that can lead to a tax deed if not redeemed.
Redeem: Pay the overdue taxes and fees to stop the tax deed sale and retain property ownership.
Nonrefundable deposit: An upfront payment required to bid that is not returned regardless of auction outcome.

Full Notice Text

FIRST INSERTION 
NOTICE OF APPLICATION  
FOR TAX DEED  
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that MARTIN PICO APOLLO GROUP HOLDINGS, LLC AND OCEAN BANK, the holder(s) of the following certificate has/have filed for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number, year of issuance, property description, and the names in which the property was assessed are as follows: 
Certificate Number: 08395	 
Year of Issuance: 2023 
Said certificate embraces the following described property in the County of Pinellas, State of Florida:     
AUSTINS SUB LOT 5     
PARCEL: 27-31-16-01746-000-0050 
Name in which assessed: 
CURRENT OWNER 
Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder at www.pinellas.realtaxdeed.com on the 18th day of March, 2026 at 11:00 A.M.. A nonrefundable deposit of $200.00 or 5% of the high bid, whichever is greater, must be deposited prior to sale and in accordance with F.S. 197.542(2) . 
If you are a person with a disability who needs accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Within two (2) working days of the publication of this NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED please contact the Human Rights Office, 400 S Ft. Harrison Ave., Ste . 300, Clearwater, FL 33756 (727) 464-4062 (V/TDD) 
KEN BURKE 
Clerk of the Circuit Court  
and Comptroller  
Pinellas County, Florida 
February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2026		       26-00499N