Sold
Last Sold Price
2,499,037 Lot Size57.37 Acres
18 J Whitaker Rd, Venus, FL 33960
LandProperty Type
57.37 acresLot Size

Description

Discover your private oasis! Embrace the great outdoors by acquiring this versatile recreational/hunting haven, where you have the perfect setting to construct your dream country home or a secluded lodge. Spanning over 57+ acres, this parcel showcases the quintessential beauty of “old Florida” with its majestic Oaks, Cabbage Palm Trees, and improved pastures. It's a wildlife enthusiast's paradise, teeming with deer, turkeys, and wild hogs. Imagine having ample space to establish a private retreat...Discover your private oasis! Embrace the great outdoors by acquiring this versatile recreational/hunting haven, where you have the perfect setting to construct your dream country home or a secluded lodge. Spanning over 57+ acres, this parcel showcases the quintessential beauty of “old Florida” with its majestic Oaks, Cabbage Palm Trees, and improved pastures. It's a wildlife enthusiast's paradise, teeming with deer, turkeys, and wild hogs. Imagine having ample space to establish a private retreat far from urban hustle, a place where your adventures with ATVs find no boundaries. Also located on the property is an abandoned concrete house, presenting a unique opportunity for renovation or repurposing, adding value and potential to the land. Situated just south of Lake Placid, it promises an accessible escape whether you're coming from Florida's east or west coast. Moreover, there's potential to expand your domain, as over 500+ adjacent acres are currently available. Call today!
  • Listed by: Walt Bethel 863.990.1748 WBethel@waltbethel.com Brokerage DRE #274656 • RE/MAX HARBOR REALTY
Listing closed: 03/27/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MFRMLS, MLS#: C7489668

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$295,000

Avg days on market

84

Sale-to-list ratio

86.4%

Venus, FL

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Location

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Property Information for 18 J Whitaker Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $93 / year
  • MLS Type: Land
  • Township: 39S
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Waterfront: No
Building Information
  • Lot Size: 57.37 AC
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Directions: From Hwy 70, turn onto Old State Rte 8. Follow for 11 miles, turn right onto County Rd 731. Land is on your left.
  • Mls Major Change Type: Sold
  • Major Change Type: Closed
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Street Number: 18
  • Street Name: J WHITAKER
  • Street Suffix: ROAD
  • State: FL
  • City: VENUS
Parking
  • Available For Lease: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Block: O
  • Tax Book Number: O
  • Tax Legal Description: A 58.84 ACRE M/L IRREG TR OF LAND IN W 1/2 OF SEC 29 FULLY DESC IN OR 595 PG 87 + OR 627 PG 717 29-39-29/5 57.37 AC M/L
  • Tax Lot: O
  • Tax Year: 2023
Property
Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Current Use: Pasture
  • Lot Size Dimensions: IRREGULAR
  • Parcel Number: C293929A0000500000
  • Total Acreage: 50 to less than 100
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Extras: No
  • Zoning: AU
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREGULAR
Property and Assessments
  • Flood Zone Code: A,X
  • Public Survey Range: 29E
  • Public Survey Section: 29
  • Dock YN: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: None
  • Utilities: Electrical Nearby
  • Water Source: None
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0
Interior Features
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Water View: No

Property History for 18 J Whitaker Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 27, 2025

Sold

MFRMLS #C7489668

$370,671
Jan 23, 2025

Pending

MFRMLS #C7489668

Jan 10, 2025

Expired

FORTMLS #224030758

$599,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/27/2025

Sold

MFRMLS #C7489668

$370,671
01/23/2025

Pending

MFRMLS #C7489668

01/10/2025

Expired

FORTMLS #224030758

$599,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 18 J Whitaker Road

Taxable ValueLand$9,629Additions$2,500Total$12,129
Tax Record2024$204 ($17 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt1,248 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,248 SqFtStories1Lot Size2,518,204 SqFtStylePastureYear Built1974ZoningAUCountyHIGHLANDSAPNC-29-39-29-A00-0050-0000

Schools near 18 J Whitaker Road

This home is within Highlands.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 5 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Lake Country Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Lake Placid Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lake Placid High School
Public9 to 12

The Academy At Youth Care Lane
Public5 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 18 J Whitaker Road, Venus, FL 33960
$370,671
2,499,037
$25,000
2
1
672
43,524
$11,900
46,860
$65,000
121,776
$70,000
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