Blaine County property record for 126 Bench Rd, Ketchum, ID 83340
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,980 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 2.03 acres (88,427 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $581,900 (Jan 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $4,907 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Line of Credit Jan 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | RP00250001007A |
| Primary APN | RP00250001007A |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 2,980 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,650 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,650 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,330 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,330 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Lot Area | 88,427 sqft (2.03 acres) |
| Street Address | 126 BENCH RD |
|---|---|
| City | KETCHUM |
| State | ID |
| Zip | 83340 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GLASSFORD HEIGHTS SUB AM LOT 7A BLK 1 |
| Legal Range | 18E |
| Legal Township | 05N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | GLASSFORD HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7A |
| Jurisdiction | BLAINE ID |
| Township / Civil Division | KETCHUM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 960301 |
126 Bench Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2017.
Source: Blaine County records, as of March 24, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 201, SUN VALLEY, ID 83353-0201 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF THE WEST |
| Jan 13, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF THE WEST |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 13, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 13, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 11, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017640986 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000640986 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BLAINE ID |
| Property Address | 126 BENCH RD, KETCHUM, ID 83340 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 31, 2022 |
| Title Company | DRI TITLE AND ESCROW, DRI TITLE & ESCROW |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000641929 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 641929 |
| Name | BANK OF THE WEST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | KETCHUM, ID 83340 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 3, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BLAINE ID |
| Recording Date | Jan 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 126 BENCH RD, KETCHUM, ID 83340 |
| Document Number | 0000640986 |
| Map Reference | DOC568383 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 640986 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 31, 2022 |
| Title Company | DRI TITLE AND ESCROW, DRI TITLE & ESCROW |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 201, SUN VALLEY, ID 83353-0201 |
| Document Number | 0000641292 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 641292 |
| Name | BANK OF THE WEST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 126 Bench Rd was $4,907 with a homeowner's exemption, up 11% from the year before.
Source: Blaine County assessment roll, as of March 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Idaho |
| County | Blaine County |
| Unified School District | Blaine County School District 61 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,907.00 (+11.02%) | $2,335,419 (+24.19%) Land $1,582,898 Building $752,521 | $2,335,419 (+24.19%) Land $1,582,898 Building $752,521 |
| 2024 | $4,420.00 (+10.67%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $1,880,551 (+21.76%) Land $1,266,318 Building $614,233 | $1,880,551 (+12.64%) Land $1,266,318 Building $614,233 |
| 2023 | $3,994.00 (-10.59%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $1,544,498 (+3.36%) | $1,669,498 (+3.1%) Land $1,055,265 Building $614,233 |
| 2022 | $4,467.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $1,494,247 | $1,619,247 Land $1,005,014 Building $614,233 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 126 Bench Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 15, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 25 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 25 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (2017–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Wildfire risk around 126 Bench Rd is high, ranking above 74% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 74% of the US · lower than 70% of Idaho |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 24 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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