Highlands County property record for 198 Co Rd 731, Venus, FL 33960
| Property Type | Range Land (Grazing) |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 29.3 acres (1,279,357 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Nov 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $96 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C-20-39-30-A00-0030-0000 |
| Primary APN | C-20-39-30-A00-0030-0000 |
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| Lot Area | 1,279,357 sqft (29.3 acres) |
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| Street Address | 198 COUNTY ROAD 731 |
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| City | VENUS |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33960-2170 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Range Land (Grazing) |
| Local Zoning Code | AU |
| Legal Description | W 706 FT M/L OF SEC 20 S OF SR 731 20-39-30/3 29.37 ACRES |
| Legal Range | 30E |
| Legal Township | 39S |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | HIGHLANDS FL |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKE PLACID |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1202 |
| Census Tract | 961601 |
Source: Highlands County records, as of December 12, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 948 FM 2307, RIESEL, TX 76682-3773 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 5, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 5, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 21, 2006 |
| Deed Document Number | 1917175 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2663 / 0424 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HIGHLANDS FL |
| Recording Date | Nov 5, 2018 |
| Property Address | 198 COUNTY ROAD 731, VENUS, FL 33960-2170 |
| Document Number | 0001917175 |
| Book / Page | 002663 / 000424 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1917175 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,400.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 17 VIRGINIA CIR VENUS FL 339602103, VENUS, FL 33960-2103 |
| Document Number | 1917176 |
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| Date | Nov 5, 2018 |
| Book Page | 002663/000427 |
| Instrument | 1917176 |
| Name | GARY & MICHELLE L BENNEFIELD |
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| Address | 1412 BRADLEY AVE, LAKE PLACID, FL 33852-8987 |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Rate | 5% |
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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 | $3,477 (+24.18%) Land $3,477 | $206,087 (+2.89%) | |
| 2024 | $96.00 (+159.46%) | ||
| 2023 | $37.00 (-17.78%) | $2,800 (-15.36%) Land $2,800 | $200,293 (+2,532.66%) |
| 2022 | $45.00 | $3,308 Land $3,308 | $7,608 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 Record 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 76% of the US · above 63% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.6% 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 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Conexon Connect Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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