Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government property record for 5901 River Rd, Prospect, KY 40059
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,354 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 1.76 acres (76,666 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $38,500 (Dec 1986) |
| Tax Bill | $2,172 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 21W00700410000 |
| Primary APN | 21W00700410000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,354 sqft Finished Area |
| Flooring | Covered |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 76,666 sqft (1.76 acres) |
| Patio Area | 385 sqft |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 00002864 |
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| Street Address | 5901 RIVER RD |
| City | PROSPECT |
| State | KY |
| Zip | 40059-9644 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4-RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAM |
| Legal Description | 1.76 ACRES RIVER RD |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVER ROAD |
| Legal Lot Number | 41 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON KY |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST JEFFERSON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 7502 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Country Estates of River Road listed 1999 · 61 contributing resources · NRIS 99000495 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government records, as of December 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5901 RIVER RD, PROSPECT, KY 40059-9644 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Dec 17, 1986 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 17, 1986 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0005629858 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government assessment roll, as of April 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| County / Consolidated City | Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government |
| Unified School District | Jefferson County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,172.00 (-4.95%) Homeowner's exemption | $243,750 (-) Land $118,600 Building $125,150 | |
| 2024 | $243,750 (-) Land $118,600 Building $125,150 | ||
| 2023 | $2,285.00 (-3.22%) Homeowner's exemption | $243,750 (-) Land $118,600 Building $125,150 | $243,750 (-) Land $118,600 Building $125,150 |
| 2022 | $2,361.00 Homeowner's exemption | $243,750 Land $118,600 Building $125,150 | $243,750 Land $118,600 Building $125,150 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 50 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 3 (35% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 205 units insured incl. 155 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 386 (1978–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 44 of 386 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2025 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 63% of Kentucky |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | LOUISVILLE WATER COMPANY private · serves 806,997 people · EPA ID KY0560258 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 28 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: BluegrassNet.
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