Highlands County property record for 256 Old State Rd 8, Venus, FL 33960
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 5,000 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 10 acres (435,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Nov 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $1,662 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C-11-39-29-A00-0200-0000 |
| Primary APN | C-11-39-29-A00-0200-0000 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 1 Room |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 5,000 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 5,000 sqft |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Steel Frame/Truss |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 435,600 sqft (10 acres) |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 550 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1,536 sqft |
| Street Address | 256 OLD STATE ROAD 8 |
|---|---|
| City | VENUS |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33960-2142 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A1; AU |
| Legal Description | N 223.51 FT OF S 1480.55 FT OF SEC 11 S + E OF SR 1 11-39-29/20 10.00 ACRES |
| Legal Range | 29E |
| Legal Township | 39S |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | HIGHLANDS FL |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKE PLACID |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1176 |
| Census Tract | 961601 |
256 Old State Rd 8, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2004.
Source: Highlands County records, as of December 12, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 OLD STATE ROAD 8, VENUS, FL 33960-2142 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 3, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 3, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0018011648 |
| 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 | $123,279 Land $3,981 Building $119,298 | $192,585 | |
| 2024 | $1,662.00 (-11.12%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,870.00 (-11.67%) | $111,706 (-21.49%) Land $3,607 Building $108,099 | $176,447 (+19.75%) |
| 2022 | $2,117.00 | $142,290 Land $3,886 Building $138,404 | $147,342 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 256 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 256 Old State Rd 8 is high, ranking above 87% of the US, with a 0.8% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 0.8% 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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