Highlands County property record for 303 Sheppard Rd, Venus, FL 33960
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,512 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 9.72 acres (423,839 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $449 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | C-16-39-29-A00-0031-0000 |
| Primary APN | C-16-39-29-A00-0031-0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,512 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,512 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 423,839 sqft (9.72 acres) |
| Porch | Finished/Screened Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 504 sqft |
| Deck Area | 340 sqft |
| Patio Area | 420 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 336 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 303 SHEPPARD RD |
|---|---|
| City | VENUS |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33960-2318 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AU |
| Legal Description | S 660 OF W 660 OF SE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF SEC 16 LESS SHEPPARD RD 16-39-29/3.1 9.70 ACRES |
| Legal Range | 29E |
| Legal Township | 39S |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| 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 | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 303 SHEPPARD RD, VENUS, FL 33960-2318 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 21, 2020 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 21, 2020 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 24, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0027731900 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1669 / 1544 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 29, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1678451 |
| 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 | $33,814 (+11.45%) Land $12,142 Building $21,672 | $168,357 (+10.87%) | |
| 2024 | $449.00 (+14.25%) | ||
| 2023 | $393.00 (+5.65%) Homeowner's exemption | $30,341 (+2.49%) | $151,853 (+40.74%) |
| 2022 | $372.00 Homeowner's exemption | $29,605 | $107,895 |
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 | Very High above 90% of the US · above 84% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.9% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Insurers in high-risk areas may require mitigation or decline coverage; check availability before making an offer.
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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