Highlands County property record for 240 Sheppard Rd, Venus, FL 33960
| Property Type | Private Preserve, Open Space Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 5.46 acres (237,838 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $58,000 (Dec 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $474 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | C2199A0001450000 |
| Primary APN | C2199A0001450000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 237,838 sqft (5.46 acres) |
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| Old Parcel Number | C2199A0001450000 |
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| Street Address | 240 SHEPPARD RD |
| City | VENUS |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33960-2360 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Private Preserve, Open Space |
| Local Zoning Code | AU |
| Legal Description | SE 1/4 OF NW 1/4 OF NW 1/4 LYING WEST OF SHEPPARD RD BEING IN SEC 21-39-29 21-39-29/14.5 5.46 ACRES |
| Legal Range | 29E |
| Legal Township | 39S |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | HIGHLANDS FL |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKE PLACID |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1154 |
| Census Tract | 961601 |
Source: Highlands County records, as of December 30, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 2836 DEWEY ST, HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020-4720 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 10, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 10, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 12, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2291244 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3161 / 1902 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HIGHLANDS FL |
| Recording Date | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Property Address | 240 SHEPPARD RD, VENUS, FL 33960-2360 |
| Document Number | 0002291244 |
| Book / Page | 3161 / 1902 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2291244 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Title Company | GST TITLE AND TRUST INC, GST TITLE & TRUST INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $406.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 567 DREAMLAND DR, LAKE PLACID, FL 33852-7806 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2836 DEWEY ST, HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020-4720 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $45,864 (+2%) Land $45,864 | $45,864 (+2%) Land $45,864 | |
| 2024 | $474.00 | ||
| 2023 | $38,220 (+66.67%) Land $38,220 | $38,220 (+66.67%) Land $38,220 | |
| 2022 | $345.00 | $22,932 Land $22,932 | $22,932 Land $22,932 |
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 A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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 87% of the US · above 80% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.9% 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 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Conexon Connect Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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