Highlands County property record for 553 New Boot Heel Rd, Venus, FL 33960
| Property Type | Pasture |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,987 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 48.9 acres (2,133,108 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $144,000 (Jul 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $723 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C0399A0000300000 |
| Primary APN | C0399A0000300000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,987 sqft Attic |
| Gross Area | 3,024 sqft |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Interior Walls | Unfinished |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 2,133,108 sqft (48.9 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Patio Area | 220 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 264 sqft |
| Street Address | 553 NEW BOOT HEEL RD |
|---|---|
| City | VENUS |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33960 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Pasture |
| Local Zoning Code | AU |
| Legal Description | AN IRREG 48.97 ACRE TR IN THE NLY 1758 FT OF SLY 2660 FT OF WLY 1348 FT OF SW 1/4 OF SEC 3 3-39-29/3 |
| Legal Range | 29E |
| Legal Township | 39S |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Jurisdiction | HIGHLANDS FL |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKE PLACID |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1135 |
| Census Tract | 961601 |
Source: Highlands County records, as of December 10, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 375 NEW BOOT HEEL RD, VENUS, FL 33960-2325 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 23, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 23, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20011108526 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1557 / 1657 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 9, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0002258702 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HIGHLANDS FL |
| Recording Date | Oct 22, 2018 |
| Property Address | 553 NEW BOOT HEEL RD, VENUS, FL 33960 |
| Document Number | 0001915423 |
| Book / Page | 002661 / 000145 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1915423 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 1, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.70 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | PO BOX 492 VENUS FL 339600492, VENUS, FL 33960-0492 |
Source: Highlands County assessment roll, as of December 10, 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 | $62,836 (+42.63%) | $400,202 (-12.95%) Land $347,158 Building $53,044 | |
| 2024 | $723.00 (-11.07%) | ||
| 2023 | $813.00 (-11.05%) | $44,054 (-21.69%) Land $9,899 Building $34,155 | $459,734 (+543.6%) |
| 2022 | $914.00 | $56,259 Land $11,671 Building $44,588 | $71,432 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| 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 89% of the US · above 83% 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 4 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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