Barren County property record for 259 Watson Rd, Austin, KY 42123
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,070 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 20.1 acres (877,298 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $10,000 (Oct 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $50 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 54-23A |
| Primary APN | 54-23A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 2,070 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 877,298 sqft (20.1 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
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| Account Number | 62519 |
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| Street Address | 259 WATSON RD |
| City | AUSTIN |
| State | KY |
| Zip | 42123-9762 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESIDENTIAL |
| Legal Description | 1.640 AC & HSE LOT: 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BARREN KY |
| Township / Civil Division | TRACY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 950900 |
259 Watson Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2019.
Source: Barren County records, as of November 28, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 259 WATSON RD, AUSTIN, KY 42123-9762 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 18, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 18, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000397648 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 259 Watson Rd was $50 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Barren County assessment roll, as of April 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Barren County |
| Unified School District | Barren County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50.00 Homeowner's exemption | $46,300 Land $12,500 Building $33,800 | $46,300 Land $12,500 Building $33,800 |
| 2023 | $50.00 Additional exemption filed | $46,300 Land $12,500 Building $33,800 | $46,300 Land $12,500 Building $33,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 259 Watson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 2, 2016 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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 Watson Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 63% of Kentucky |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | GLASGOW WATER COMPANY private · serves 36,766 people · EPA ID KY0050929 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 17 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| South Central Rural Telecommunications Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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