521 Second St, Lynch, KY 40855 Property Records

Harlan County property record for 521 Second St, Lynch, KY 40855

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,368 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.139 acres (6,098 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN222-20-07-018.00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN222-20-07-018.00
Alternative APN
  • 9556

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,368 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area6,098 sqft (0.139 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Account Number9556
Street Address521 SECOND ST
CityLYNCH
StateKY
Zip40855-8031
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionHOUSE & LOT
JurisdictionHARLAN KY
Township / Civil DivisionCUMBERLAND
Census Block Group1
Census Block1044
Census Tract970100

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Lynch Historic District
listed 2003 · 303 contributing resources · NRIS 03000086

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025Homeowner's exemption$45,000 (+60.14%) Land $5,000 Building $40,000$45,000 (+60.14%) Land $5,000 Building $40,000
2023Homeowner's exemption$28,100 Land $3,000 Building $25,100$28,100 Land $3,000 Building $25,100

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
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1984)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimMay 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

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

Wildfire RiskHigh
above 71% of the US · above 84% 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
Also Mapped HereLYNCH WATER WORKS
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 131 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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