272 Hemlock St, Benham, KY 40807 Property Records

Harlan County property record for 272 Hemlock St, Benham, KY 40807

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,068 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size0.23 acres (10,019 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill$1,021 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN214-20-14-004.00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN214-20-14-004.00
Alternative APN
  • 19125

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,068 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1930
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area10,019 sqft (0.23 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Account Number19125
Street Address272 HEMLOCK ST
CityBENHAM
StateKY
Zip40807
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionHOUSE & LOT
JurisdictionHARLAN KY
Township / Civil DivisionCUMBERLAND
Census Block Group2
Census Block2056
Census Tract970100

Owner

Source: Harlan County assessment roll, as of April 1, 2025

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing AddressPO BOX 321, BENHAM, KY 40807-0321
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Deed Document Number0000355775
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Harlan County assessment roll, as of April 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateKentucky
MunicipalityBenham City
CountyHarlan County
Unified School DistrictHarlan County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,021.00 (-0.49%)$55,500 (-) Land $5,000 Building $50,500$55,500 (-) Land $5,000 Building $50,500
2023$1,026.00$55,500 Land $5,000 Building $50,500$55,500 Land $5,000 Building $50,500

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 12 policies
Nearby Flood Policies12 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1998)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimJun 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 69% of the US · above 82% of Kentucky
Wildfire Likelihood0.3% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBENHAM WATER PLANT
serves 855 people · EPA ID KY0480028
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTurbidity
resolved · Dec 2016
Treatment and ProcedureNo certified operator
currently in violation since Mar 2025
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 143 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Access Cable
Fiber · Cable
2,000 / 2,000

May also be available: Windstream.

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