Cochise County property record for 256 W 5th St, Benson, AZ 85602
| Property Type | Light Industrial |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,500 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,626 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Oct 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,576 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 123-20-016 |
| Primary APN | 123-20-016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,500 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,500 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,626 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 123-20-01604 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 256 W 5TH ST |
| City | BENSON |
| State | AZ |
| Zip | 85602-6509 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > Light Industrial |
| Legal Description | BRYANS ADDN W 37 1/2 OF LOT 5 BLK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRYANS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Legal Unit | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | COCHISE AZ |
| Township / Civil Division | BENSON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 301 |
256 W 5th St, an industrial property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in October 2025.
Source: Cochise County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 270 W 5TH ST, BENSON, AZ 85602-6563 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 29, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 29, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202519636 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 11, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000020629 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COCHISE AZ |
| Recording Date | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Property Address | 256 W 5TH ST, BENSON, AZ 85602-6509 |
| Document Number | 0000019636 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 24 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-19636 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 11, 2025 |
| Title Company | PEOPLES TITLES INC, PIONEER TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1110 S HIGHWAY 8063, BENSON, AZ 85602 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 270 W 5TH ST, BENSON, AZ 85602-6563 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 256 W 5th St was $1,576, down 4.7% 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 | $11,275 (-) Land $2,531 Building $8,744 | $75,171 (-) Land $16,875 Building $58,296 | |
| 2025 | $1,576.00 (-4.72%) | $11,275 (-) Land $2,531 Building $8,744 | $75,171 (-) Land $16,875 Building $58,296 |
| 2024 | $1,654.00 (-3.78%) | $11,275 Land $2,531 Building $8,744 | $75,171 Land $16,875 Building $58,296 |
| 2023 | $1,719.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 256 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 256 W 5th St is moderate, ranking above 67% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 67% of the US · above 55% of Arizona |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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: 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 226 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 35 |
| MTE Communications Fixed Wireless | 300 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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