Harlan County property record for 253 Oak St, Benham, KY 40807
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,820 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,504 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,169 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 214-20-14-012.00 |
| Primary APN | 214-20-14-012.00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,820 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,504 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 39831 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 253 OAK ST |
| City | BENHAM |
| State | KY |
| Zip | 40807 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HOUSE & LOT |
| Jurisdiction | HARLAN KY |
| Township / Civil Division | CUMBERLAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2055 |
| Census Tract | 970100 |
Source: Harlan County assessment roll, as of April 1, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 442, BENHAM, KY 40807-0442 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Deed Document Number | 0000505226 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Harlan County assessment roll, as of April 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| Municipality | Benham City |
| County | Harlan County |
| Unified School District | Harlan County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,169.00 (-0.43%) | $63,500 (-) Land $5,000 Building $58,500 | $63,500 (-) Land $5,000 Building $58,500 |
| 2023 | $1,174.00 | $63,500 Land $5,000 Building $58,500 | $63,500 Land $5,000 Building $58,500 |
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 August 17, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1998 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 71% of the US · above 83% of Kentucky |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BENHAM WATER PLANT serves 855 people · EPA ID KY0480028 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Dec 2016 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | No certified operator currently in violation since Mar 2025 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 143 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Access Cable Television Fiber · Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
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