Highlands County property record for 255 Castlerock Rd, Venus, FL 33960
| Property Type | Range Land (Grazing) |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 41.3 acres (1,799,464 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Apr 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $128 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C-19-39-29-A00-0023-0000 |
| Primary APN | C-19-39-29-A00-0023-0000 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 1,799,464 sqft (41.3 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 1,335 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Street Address | 255 CASTLEROCK RD |
|---|---|
| City | VENUS |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33960 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Range Land (Grazing) |
| Local Zoning Code | AU |
| Legal Description | NE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 19-39-29/2.3 41.31 ACRES |
| Legal Range | 29E |
| Legal Township | 39S |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | HIGHLANDS FL |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKE PLACID |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1155 |
| Census Tract | 961601 |
Source: Highlands County records, as of December 12, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 65 WATSON RD, VENUS, FL 33960-2309 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 16, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 16, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 16, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0001693040 |
| Deed Book / Page | 002375 / 000517 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 25, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001915970 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HIGHLANDS FL |
| Recording Date | Oct 25, 2018 |
| Property Address | 255 CASTLEROCK RD, VENUS, FL 33960 |
| Document Number | 0001915970 |
| Book / Page | 002661 / 001430 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 25, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1915970 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,680.00 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 65 WATSON RD VENUS FL 339602309, VENUS, FL 33960-2309 |
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 | $6,207 (+26.24%) Land $6,207 | $282,316 (+2.89%) | |
| 2024 | $128.00 (+93.94%) | ||
| 2023 | $66.00 (-18.52%) | $4,917 (-15.75%) Land $4,917 | $274,384 (+1,944.29%) |
| 2022 | $81.00 | $5,836 Land $5,836 | $13,422 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 78% of the US · above 66% 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 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Conexon Connect Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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