Highlands County property record for 85 Melissa Manor, Venus, FL 33960
| Property Type | Private Preserve, Open Space Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 10 acres (436,036 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $927 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale May 2019 Sale & Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | C10990100D500000 |
| Primary APN | C10990100D500000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 436,036 sqft (10 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 641 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | C10990100D500000 |
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| Street Address | 85 MELISSA MNR |
| City | VENUS |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33960 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Private Preserve, Open Space |
| Local Zoning Code | AU |
| Legal Description | BOOT HEEL ACRES UNREC PER SURVEY OR 933 PG 858 TRACT D-5 -10.01 ACRES- |
| Legal Range | 29E |
| Legal Township | 39S |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | BOOT HEEL ACRES UNREC |
| Legal Tract | D-5 |
| 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 12, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 11130 NW 22ND AVENUE RD, MIAMI, FL 33167-3005 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 11, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer LP TITLE COMPANY |
| May 20, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Construction Mortgage GEORGE SAMUEL |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 11, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 11, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 20, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2033656 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2822 / 977 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HIGHLANDS FL |
| Recording Date | May 11, 2021 |
| Property Address | 85 MELISSA MNR, VENUS, FL 33960 |
| Document Number | 0002033656 |
| Book / Page | 2822 / 977 |
| Instrument Date | May 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2033656 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Title Company | LP TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $455.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 418 SAINT AUGUSTINE AVE, LONG BEACH, MS 39560-5344 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11130 NW 22ND AVE, MIAMI, FL 33167-3529 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HIGHLANDS FL |
| Recording Date | May 20, 2019 |
| Property Address | 85 MELISSA MNR, VENUS, FL 33960 |
| Document Number | 0001940962 |
| Book / Page | 002693 / 000552 |
| Instrument Date | May 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1940962 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 3, 2019 |
| Title Company | LP TITLE COMPANY, LP TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $350.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | PSC 76 BOX 2626 APO AP 963190027, APO, AP 96319-0027 |
| Document Number | 1940963 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 20, 2019 |
| Book Page | 002693/000554 |
| Instrument | 1940963 |
| Name | GEORGE SAMUEL |
|---|---|
| Address | 715 NW 74TH WAY, MARGATE, FL 33063-4055 |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | May 19, 2020 |
| Rate | 2% |
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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 | $86,760 (-) Land $86,760 | $86,760 (-) Land $86,760 | |
| 2024 | $927.00 (+4.63%) | ||
| 2023 | $886.00 (+40.86%) | $86,760 (+1%) Land $86,760 | $86,760 (+1%) Land $86,760 |
| 2022 | $629.00 | $43,380 Land $43,380 | $43,380 Land $43,380 |
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 89% of the US · above 82% 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 6 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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