Ballard County property record for 259 E 4th St, La Center, KY 42056
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,360 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.41 acres (17,860 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,500 (Feb 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $25 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 44A-25-01-01 |
| Primary APN | 44A-25-01-01 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,360 sqft Living Area |
| Exterior Material | Masonite |
|---|---|
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 17,860 sqft (0.41 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 512 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 259 E 4TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | LA CENTER |
| State | KY |
| Zip | 42056 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Jurisdiction | BALLARD KY |
| Township / Civil Division | LA CENTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 950100 |
259 E 4th St is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2023.
Source: Ballard County records, as of November 12, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 231, LA CENTER, KY 42056-0231 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 10, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 10, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 30, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 525261 |
| Deed Book / Page | 132 / 274 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Cash Sale Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BALLARD KY |
| Recording Date | Aug 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 259 E 4TH ST, LA CENTER, KY 42056 |
| Document Number | 120/336 |
| Book / Page | 120 / 336 |
| Map Reference | MB B PG 2&3 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 267126 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 28, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2835 CLARK ST, 2835, PADUCAH, KY 42001-4140 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 425, LA CENTER, KY 42056-0425 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 259 E 4th St was $25.
Source: Ballard County assessment roll, as of April 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Ballard County |
| Municipality | La Center City |
| Unified School District | Ballard County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25.00 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| 2023 | $37.00 Additional exemption filed | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 259 E 4th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1997.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 7, 2014 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1997) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1997 · Severe Storm, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
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 259 E 4th St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 97.3% of Kentucky |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | LACENTER MUNICIPAL WATER CO serves 1,291 people · EPA ID KY0040228 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 218 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ballard Rural Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Zito Media Fiber · Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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