Simpson County property record for 281 Steele Rd, Franklin, KY 42134
| Property Type | Department Store (Apparel, Household Goods, Furniture) |
|---|---|
| Details | 27,600 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 6 acres (261,360 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $192,000 (Jul 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $9,747 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 038-00-00-037.00 |
| Primary APN | 038-00-00-037.00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 27,600 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Lot Area | 261,360 sqft (6 acres) |
| Street Address | 281 STEELE RD |
|---|---|
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | KY |
| Zip | 42134 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Department Store (Apparel, Household Goods, Furniture) |
| Legal Description | 281 STEELE ROAD |
| Jurisdiction | SIMPSON KY |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3063 |
| Census Tract | 970402 |
Source: Simpson County records, as of January 30, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1007, FRANKLIN, KY 42135-1007 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 18, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 18, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000237270 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SIMPSON KY |
| Property Address | 281 STEELE RD, FRANKLIN, KY 42134-8954 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 210 LIBERTY ST, FRANKLIN, KY 42134-2238 |
| Document Number | M502/598 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 3, 2021 |
| Book Page | M502/598 |
| Instrument | 1204547 |
| Name | FRANKLIN BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | FRANKLIN, KY 42134 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 24 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2023 |
Source: Simpson County assessment roll, as of October 15, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Simpson County |
| Unified School District | Simpson County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,747.00 (-5.74%) | $1,110,800 (-) | $1,110,800 (-) |
| 2023 | $10,341.00 | $1,110,800 | $1,110,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 17, 2011 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2022) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2022 · river or lake flooding |
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.
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 | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | SIMPSON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT serves 8,946 people · EPA ID KY1070398 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 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 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Franklin EPB Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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