421 Main St, Benham, KY 40807 Property Records

Harlan County property record for 421 Main St, Benham, KY 40807

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 1 ba · 1,884 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size0.119 acres (5,227 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Tax Bill$679 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN214-20-02-002.00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN214-20-02-002.00
Alternative APN
  • 11937

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,884 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Exterior MaterialWood
Foundation TypeStone
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area5,227 sqft (0.119 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Account Number11937
Street Address421 MAIN ST
CityBENHAM
StateKY
Zip40807
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionHOUSE & LOT
JurisdictionHARLAN KY
Township / Civil DivisionCUMBERLAND
Census Block Group2
Census Block2064
Census Tract970100

Owner

421 Main St, a single family home, is owned by an individual.

Source: Harlan County records, as of October 27, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing AddressPO BOX 13, BENHAM, KY 40807-0013
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 421 Main St was $679.

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$679.00$36,900 Land $3,900 Building $33,000$36,900 Land $3,900 Building $33,000
2023$682.00$36,900 Land $3,900 Building $33,000$36,900 Land $3,900 Building $33,000

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 421 Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

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 File
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

Wildfire risk around 421 Main St is high, ranking above 73% of the US, with a 0.4% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskHigh
above 73% of the US · above 85% of Kentucky
Wildfire Likelihood0.4% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 35 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

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