Lexington-Fayette Urban County property record for 540 Wilderness Rd, Lexington, KY 40509
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.404 acres (17,598 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $52,000 (Apr 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,344 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Sale |
| APN | 23537100 |
| Primary APN | 23537100 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,176 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 17,598 sqft (0.404 acres) |
| Lot Width | 75 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 452 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 540 WILDERNESS RD |
|---|---|
| City | LEXINGTON |
| State | KY |
| Zip | 40509-4305 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1B |
| Legal Description | A-159B WILEY TCT OF PLEASNT RIDG LOT 4; BOOK: 3392 PAGE: 142 |
| Legal Subdivision | WILEY TCT OF PLEASNT RIDG |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | FAYETTE KY |
| Township / Civil Division | LEXINGTON-FAYETTE NORTHEAST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 3909 |
540 Wilderness Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2022.
Source: Lexington-Fayette Urban County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 WILDERNESS RD, LEXINGTON, KY 40509-4305 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 11, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 11, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 26, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022228 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3930 / 215 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FAYETTE KY |
| Recording Date | Apr 11, 2022 |
| Property Address | 540 WILDERNESS RD, LEXINGTON, KY 40509-4305 |
| Document Number | 003930/215 |
| Book / Page | 3930 / 215 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 21, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 540 Wilderness Rd was $1,344, up 1.7% from the year before.
Source: Lexington-Fayette Urban County assessment roll, as of November 11, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| County / Municipality | Lexington-Fayette Urban County |
| Unified School District | Fayette County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,344.00 (+1.74%) | $123,700 (-) | $123,700 (-) |
| 2025 | $1,321.00 | $123,700 | $123,700 |
| 2023 | $1,321.00 | $123,700 | $123,700 |
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 540 Wilderness Rd; 4 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 |
|---|---|
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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 540 Wilderness Rd 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% 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 | KENTUCKY-AMERICAN WATER CO private · serves 669,042 people · EPA ID KY0340250 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 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 548 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Windstream DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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