Highlands County property record for 661 Sheppard Rd, Venus, FL 33960
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,352 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 4.53 acres (197,327 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $450 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C1699A0000900000 |
| Primary APN | C1699A0000900000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,352 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,352 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 197,327 sqft (4.53 acres) |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Old Parcel Number | C1699A0000900000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 661 SHEPPARD RD |
| City | VENUS |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33960-2316 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AU |
| Legal Description | A 200 X 1089 FT TR ON W BDRY OF E 1/4 OF SEC 16 ON S R/W OF SHEPPARD RD 16-39-29/9 4.53 ACRES |
| Legal Range | 29E |
| Legal Township | 39S |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Tract | ON W |
| 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 | 661 SHEPPARD RD, VENUS, FL 33960-2316 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 1989 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 1989 |
| Deed Document Number | 0001067791 |
| 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 | $36,062 (+6.17%) Land $14,744 Building $21,318 | $119,419 (+12.6%) | |
| 2024 | $450.00 (+7.4%) | ||
| 2023 | $419.00 (+5.28%) Homeowner's exemption | $33,965 (+2.8%) | $106,054 (+11.99%) |
| 2022 | $398.00 Homeowner's exemption | $33,041 | $94,696 |
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 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 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 82% of the US · above 72% 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 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Conexon Connect Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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