Ballard County property record for 540 E 3rd St, La Center, KY 42056
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.36 acres (15,682 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $476 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 44A-22-06 |
| Primary APN | 44A-22-06 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,682 sqft (0.36 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 88 sqft |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 540 E 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | LA CENTER |
| State | KY |
| Zip | 42056 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | D5 N7533 D7 N10278 |
| Jurisdiction | BALLARD KY |
| Township / Civil Division | LA CENTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 950100 |
540 E 3rd St is owned by an individual who acquired it in October 2008.
Source: Ballard County records, as of November 12, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 96 STONE CORNER RD, KEVIL, KY 42053-9384 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 13, 2008 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 13, 2008 |
| Deed Document Number | 212881 |
| Deed Book / Page | DEED 086 / 502 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 540 E 3rd St was $476.
Source: Ballard County assessment roll, as of April 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Ballard County |
| Municipality | La Center City |
| Unified School District | Ballard County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $476.00 | $47,000 | $47,000 |
| 2023 | $607.00 Additional exemption filed | $40,000 | $40,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 540 E 3rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1997.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 7, 2014 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1997) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1997 · Severe Storm, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
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 540 E 3rd St is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.2% of Kentucky |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | LACENTER MUNICIPAL WATER CO serves 1,291 people · EPA ID KY0040228 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 3 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 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ballard Rural Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Zito Media Fiber · Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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