Highlands County property record for 131 Old State Rd 8, Venus, FL 33960
| Property Type | Orchard (Fruit, Nut) |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 18.9 acres (824,155 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Nov 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $407 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C1499A0000300000 |
| Primary APN | C1499A0000300000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 824,155 sqft (18.9 acres) |
|---|---|
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 400 sqft |
| Old Parcel Number | C1499A0000300000 |
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| Street Address | 131 OLD STATE ROAD 8 |
| City | VENUS |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33960-2143 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Orchard (Fruit, Nut) |
| Local Zoning Code | AU |
| Legal Description | AN IRREG TR IN ELY PORT OF SW 1/4 OF NW 1/4 OF SEC 14-LESS RD R/WS 14-39-29/3 18.92 ACRES |
| Legal Range | 29E |
| Legal Township | 39S |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | HIGHLANDS FL |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKE PLACID |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1151 |
| Census Tract | 961601 |
The current owner of 131 Old State Rd 8 bought it in November 2003.
Source: Highlands County records, as of December 12, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 763 SUNSET POINTE DR, LAKE PLACID, FL 33852-9190 |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 3, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 3, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1218190 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1715 / 0895 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Highlands County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Highlands County |
| Unified School District | Highlands County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,952 Land $18,008 Building $944 | $219,717 | |
| 2024 | $407.00 (+12.12%) | ||
| 2023 | $363.00 (-65.66%) | $26,918 (-64.66%) Land $26,918 | $168,818 (+47.55%) |
| 2022 | $1,057.00 | $76,175 Land $76,175 | $114,412 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 131 Old State Rd 8 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 17, 2015 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 17 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (2004–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2023 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 131 Old State Rd 8 is high, ranking above 80% of the US, with a 0.7% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 80% of the US · above 69% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.7% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Conexon Connect Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
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