Highlands County property record for 265 Sheppard Rd, Venus, FL 33960
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 3.05 acres (132,858 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $4,500 (May 1983) |
| Tax Bill | $373 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | C-21-39-29-A00-0147-0000 |
| Primary APN | C-21-39-29-A00-0147-0000 |
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| Lot Area | 132,858 sqft (3.05 acres) |
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| Street Address | 265 SHEPPARD RD |
|---|---|
| City | VENUS |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33960-2318 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | AU |
| Legal Description | N 1/2 OF NW 1/4 OF NW 1/4 OF SEC 21 E OF SHEPPARD RD 21-39-29/14.7 3.22 ACRES |
| Legal Range | 29E |
| Legal Township | 39S |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | HIGHLANDS FL |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKE PLACID |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1151 |
| Census Tract | 961601 |
Source: Highlands County records, as of December 12, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 862, LABELLE, FL 33975-0862 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 19, 1983 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 1983 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000757870 |
| 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 | $43,462 (+5%) Land $43,462 | $43,462 (+5%) Land $43,462 | |
| 2024 | $373.00 (+9.06%) | ||
| 2023 | $342.00 (+2%) | $28,975 (+42.86%) Land $28,975 | $28,975 (+42.86%) Land $28,975 |
| 2022 | $285.00 | $20,282 Land $20,282 | $20,282 Land $20,282 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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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