Highlands County property record for 363 Sheppard Rd, Venus, FL 33960
| Property Type | Private Preserve, Open Space Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 28.4 acres (1,239,282 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,189 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | C1699A0000710000 |
| Primary APN | C1699A0000710000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 1,239,282 sqft (28.4 acres) |
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| Old Parcel Number | C1699A0000710000 |
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| Street Address | 363 SHEPPARD RD |
| City | VENUS |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33960-2318 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Private Preserve, Open Space |
| Local Zoning Code | AU |
| Legal Description | SE 1/4 OF SE 1/4 OF NW 1/4 + NE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 + S 1/2 OF NE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF SEC 16 E OF SHEPPARD RD-LESS S 228 FT |
| 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 | Individual Name on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 410 SHEPPARD RD, VENUS, FL 33960-2350 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 7, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 7, 2022 |
| Prior Sale | May 7, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0028991366 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1545 / 0655 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 16, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1557804 |
| 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 | $270,275 (+66.67%) Land $270,275 | $270,275 (+66.67%) Land $270,275 | |
| 2024 | $2,189.00 (-1.4%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,220.00 (-2.5%) | $162,165 (-) Land $162,165 | $162,165 (-) Land $162,165 |
| 2022 | $2,277.00 | $162,165 Land $162,165 | $162,165 Land $162,165 |
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 2 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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