Harlan County property record for 478 First St, Lynch, KY 40855
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,240 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.089 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 222-20-08-025.00 |
| Primary APN | 222-20-08-025.00 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,240 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.089 acres) |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 566 |
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| Street Address | 478 FIRST ST |
| City | LYNCH |
| State | KY |
| Zip | 40855-8023 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HOUSE & LOT |
| Jurisdiction | HARLAN KY |
| Township / Civil Division | CUMBERLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1045 |
| Census Tract | 970100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Lynch Historic District listed 2003 · 303 contributing resources · NRIS 03000086 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
478 First St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
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 Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Harlan County assessment roll, as of April 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Harlan County |
| Municipality | Lynch City |
| Unified School District | Harlan County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Homeowner's exemption | $49,000 Land $5,000 Building $44,000 | $49,000 Land $5,000 Building $44,000 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $33,700 Land $5,000 Building $28,700 | $33,700 Land $5,000 Building $28,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 478 First 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1984) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1984 · tidal / storm surge |
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 478 First St is high, ranking above 71% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 71% of the US · above 84% of Kentucky |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% 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 | BENHAM WATER PLANT serves 855 people · EPA ID KY0480028 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Also Mapped Here | LYNCH WATER WORKS |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Dec 2016 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | No certified operator currently in violation since Mar 2025 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 52 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Access Cable Fiber · Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
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