Last Sold Price
3 beds1,711 sqft$452/sqft
250 Old State Rte 8, Venus, FL 33960

Description

Home on the range! Have you been dreaming about living in the country with lots of room for your cows, horses, goats, or a nursery? This 20-acre ranch offers all sorts of possibilities. Located in Venus, just south of Lake Placid in Highlands County, this property is the perfect spot to live. When you enter the fully fenced parcel, the front half is cattle pasture. As you travel up the gravel road toward the homesite, you'll notice an area set up for practicing barrel racing. Plus, there's a barn...Home on the range! Have you been dreaming about living in the country with lots of room for your cows, horses, goats, or a nursery? This 20-acre ranch offers all sorts of possibilities. Located in Venus, just south of Lake Placid in Highlands County, this property is the perfect spot to live. When you enter the fully fenced parcel, the front half is cattle pasture. As you travel up the gravel road toward the homesite, you'll notice an area set up for practicing barrel racing. Plus, there's a barn next to it. The barn has an automatic feeding system for the horses. Getting closer to the main house, there's a nice size pond, full of fish. The 1711 sq ft home has a brand-new aluminum roof with rain gutters, and was recently painted. Inside is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with cathedral ceiling, vinyl plank flooring, and a very nice kitchen with granite countertops. The appliances are new too. The stove, hot water heater, and dryer run on gas. When you taste the water, you will be amazed how good it is. (Superior/Platinum water system) Out back there's a very large, screened porch. You will enjoy beautiful sunsets out front. All the windows have hurricane shutters. And there's a generator outlet. A surprise awaits you when you realize that there's another living quarters on the property too. It's a two story "Cracker-style" home with a covered front porch. Inside there's a large living room, kitchen, and full bath and an instant hot water heater. On the second level you'll find plenty of sleeping room. (This building still needs insulation and finished floors.) You'll also appreciate the covered pole-barn for your equipment. Plus, there's a separate air-conditioned building for your workshop. The rear acreage is wooded and has about a half-acre of wet land full of wading birds. You might spot a wild hog or two or other game. There's an RV hook up too. Driving around the whole property with your 'side by side' is fun too. It's like owning the perfect 'gentleman's ranch'.
LISTING CLOSED: 01/18/2023 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Darcy Lynn Jacobs • Brokerage DRE #CQ1022639 • ALL ABOUT REALTY-LK PLACID
    P: (863) 441-2323 djacobs5563@gmail.com
  2. Listed by Gerald Meisenheimer • Brokerage DRE #CQ1022639 • ALL ABOUT REALTY-LK PLACID
    P: (863) 441-2844 aarjerry@gmail.com

Property Details for 250 Old State Rte 8

Status
MLS #
288914
Days on Market
128
Taxes
$2,819 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
2005
Lot Size
20.00 AC / 871,200 SF
Architectural Style
Ranch, OneStory
Furnished
Unfurnished
View
Pond
Has View
Yes
Waterfront Features
Pond
Zoning Description
AGRI

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$590,000

Avg days on market

169

Sale-to-list ratio

91.2%

Venus, FL

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1

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3
Bedrooms
1,526
Square Feet
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Acres
$590,000 | 130 Old State Rte 8, Venus, FL 33960
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2

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Sold 05/20/26

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
$210,000 | 839 C R 731 Road, Venus, FL 33960
1/44
4

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3
Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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1/44
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Sold 08/01/25

3
Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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$590,000

Sold 06/30/25

2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,785
Square Feet
31.09
Acres
$460,000 | 371 Cari Lynn Lane, Venus, TX 76084
9

$460,000

Sold 01/31/25

3
Bedrooms
1,763
Square Feet
1.09
Acres

Location

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Building Information for 250 Old State Rte 8

Stories1Year Built2005Building Size-Lot Size20.00 AC / 871,200 SF

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$4,164 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,929

Property Taxes

$235

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 250 Old State Rte 8

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From US Hwy 27, south of Lake Placid, go west on SR 70 for approx. 1 1/2 miles to Old SR 8 (just before the railroad tracks). Turn left onto Old SR 8 and proceed 9.4 miles. Look for the mailbox (250). Property will be on your left.
  • Latitude: 27.093718
  • Longitude: -81.38477
  • MLS Area Minor: 490.000 - VENUS AREA
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: C-11-39-29-A00-0160-0000
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,819.02
  • Tax Year: 2021
School Information
  • Elementary School: Lake Placid Elementary
  • High School: Lake Placid High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Lake Placid Middle
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Garage Door Opener
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 400.0
  • Frontage Length Numeric: 400.0
  • Frontage Length Remarks: 400
  • Lot Size Acres: 20.0
  • Lot Size Area: 20.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 871200.0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Building Area Total: 1711.0
  • Living Area: 1711.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2005
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Workshop
  • Construction Materials: Block, Concrete, Stucco
  • Levels: One
  • Roof: Metal
  • Stories: 1
Utilities
  • Sewer: None, Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Sewer Not Available
  • Water Source: Private, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: None
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Front Porch, Screened
  • Pool Features: None
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), In-Law Floorplan
  • Total Rooms: 10
Room Information
Room 1
  • Length: 9.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bathroom 2
  • Width: 5.0
Room 2
  • Length: 15.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Width: 10.0
Room 3
  • Length: 8.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Master Bathroom
  • Width: 5.0
Room 4
  • Length: 21.0
  • Level: Main
  • Width: 14.0
Room 5
  • Length: 12.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bathroom 1
  • Width: 11.0
Room 6
  • Length: 15.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Width: 10.0
Room 7
  • Length: 19.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Living Room
  • Width: 17.0
Room 8
  • Length: 15.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Master Bedroom
  • Width: 14.0
Room 9
  • Length: 20.0
  • Level: Main
  • Width: 12.0
Room 10
  • Length: 12.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bathroom 2
  • Width: 11.0

Property History for 250 Old State Rte 8

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 18, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1504236957

$773,000

+39.1% / yr

Jan 18, 2023

Sold

Heartland Association of REALTORS #288914

$773,000
Dec 12, 2022

Pending

Heartland Association of REALTORS #288914

DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/18/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1504236957

$773,000

+39.1% / yr

01/18/2023

Sold

Heartland Association of REALTORS #288914

$773,000
12/12/2022

Pending

Heartland Association of REALTORS #288914

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

Public Records for 250 Old State Rte 8

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$4,309 ($359 / month)
Home Facts
Baths3Total Finished SqFt9,151 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt9,151 SqFtStories1Lot Size871,420 SqFtStylePastureYear Built2005Year Renovated2005ZoningAUCountyHIGHLANDSAPNC-11-39-29-A00-0160-0000

Schools near 250 Old State Rte 8

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: 250 Old State Rte 8, Venus, FL 33960
$773,000
3
1,711
871,200
2
5,000
435,600
$99,000
$110,000
1
1
912
436,471
$125,000
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3
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