Franklin County property record for 478 S 4th W, Preston, ID 83263
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,776 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.33 acres (14,375 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,873 (2025) |
| APN | RP04783.04 |
| Primary APN | RP04783.04 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 17 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,776 sqft Finished Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,776 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,196 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,196 sqft |
| Great Room | Great Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,375 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,520 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 271928 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 478 S 400 W |
| City | PRESTON |
| State | ID |
| Zip | 83263-1437 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 NILSON SUBD #138046; 27-15-39; INST #293149 |
| Legal Subdivision | NILSON SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN ID |
| Township / Civil Division | PRESTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 970200 |
478 S 4th W is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2022.
Source: Franklin County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 478 S 400 W, PRESTON, ID 83263-1437 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 18, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000293149 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 478 S 4th W was $1,873 with a homeowner's exemption, down 5.2% from the year before.
Source: Franklin County assessment roll, as of October 14, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Idaho |
| County | Franklin County |
| Municipality | Preston City |
| Unified School District | Preston Joint School District 201 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $428,348 (+11.57%) Land $105,000 Building $323,348 | $428,348 (+11.57%) Land $105,000 Building $323,348 | |
| 2025 | $1,873.00 (-5.16%) Homeowner's exemption | $383,929 Land $60,000 Building $323,929 | $383,929 Land $60,000 Building $323,929 |
| 2024 | $1,975.00 (+4.5%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,890.00 (-29.11%) Homeowner's exemption | $389,530 Land $60,000 Building $329,530 | $389,530 Land $60,000 Building $329,530 |
| 2022 | $2,666.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 478 S 4th W; 3 flood insurance policies are in force nearby.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
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 S 4th W is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 95% of Idaho |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 | CITY OF PRESTON serves 5,591 people · EPA ID ID6210014 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2022 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli not recorded as resolved · Jun 2026 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 133 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Direct Communications Rockland Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Tristate Wi-Fi by Wi-Fiber, Verizon.
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