Cochise County property record for 173 W 5th St, Benson, AZ 85602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 480 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.085 acres (3,748 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $391 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 123-20-038 |
| Primary APN | 123-20-038 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 480 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 480 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,748 sqft (0.085 acres) |
| Cooling System | Refrigeration |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 123-20-03808 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 173 W 5TH ST |
| City | BENSON |
| State | AZ |
| Zip | 85602-6507 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BRYANS ADD S2 LOT 18 BLK 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRYANS ADD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Legal Unit | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | COCHISE AZ |
| Township / Civil Division | BENSON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 301 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Apache Powder Historic Residential District listed 1994 · 17 contributing resources · NRIS 94000078 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
173 W 5th St, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Cochise County records, as of March 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 297, BENSON, AZ 85602-0297 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 173 W 5th St was $391, up 3.2% from the year before.
Source: Cochise County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Arizona |
| County | Cochise County |
| Municipality | Benson City |
| Unified School District | Benson Unified School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,600 (-4.51%) Land $825 Building $2,775 | $36,000 (-4.51%) Land $8,250 Building $27,750 | |
| 2025 | $391.00 (+3.17%) | $3,770 (+20.14%) Land $825 Building $2,945 | $37,699 (+20.12%) Land $8,250 Building $29,449 |
| 2024 | $379.00 (+4.12%) | $3,138 Land $825 Building $2,313 | $31,384 Land $8,250 Building $23,134 |
| 2023 | $364.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 173 W 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 5, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 173 W 5th St is moderate, ranking above 44% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 44% of the US · lower than 64% of Arizona |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BENSON, CITY OF WATER SYSTEM serves 5,355 people · EPA ID AZ0402005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025–2027) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 321 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| MTE Communications Fixed Wireless | 300 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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