Whitley County property record for 261 Bennett Branch Rd, Siler, KY 40763
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 832 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 1.75 acres (76,230 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $139,000 (Mar 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $529 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 210-00-00-061.00 |
| Primary APN | 210-00-00-061.00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 832 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 76,230 sqft (1.75 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Driveway | Gravel Driveway |
| Street Address | 261 BENNETT BRANCH RD |
|---|---|
| City | SILER |
| State | KY |
| Zip | 40763-9623 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-5 |
| Legal Description | 1 ST FRM HS & TRT 2 (1.75 SILER |
| Legal Tract | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | WHITLEY KY |
| Township / Civil Division | SILER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2039 |
| Census Tract | 920800 |
261 Bennett Branch Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2018.
Source: Whitley County records, as of April 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 BENNETT BRANCH RD, 261, SILER, KY 40763-9623 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 16, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 16, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 28, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHITLEY KY |
| Recording Date | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 261 BENNETT BRANCH RD, SILER, KY 40763-9623 |
| Document Number | 00D570/579 |
| Book / Page | D570 / 579 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 283059 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 7, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $5.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 57 BARBER SHOP RD, WILLIAMSBURG, KY 40769-9339 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 261 BENNETT BRANCH ROAD, WILLIAMSBURG, KY 40769 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Bennett Branch Rd was $529.
Source: Whitley County assessment roll, as of April 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Whitley County |
| Unified School District | Whitley County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $529.00 | $67,500 | $67,500 |
| 2023 | $503.00 | $67,500 | $67,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 261 Bennett Branch Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1989.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1989–2016) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2016 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 261 Bennett Branch Rd is high, ranking above 76% of the US, with a 0.5% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 76% of the US · above 88% of Kentucky |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.5% 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 | KNOX COUNTY UTILITY COMMISSION serves 8,313 people · EPA ID KY0610110 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Jul 2025 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 27 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Zito Media Cable | 1,000 / 25 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Spectrum, Verizon.
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