Johnson County property record for 70 N Buckingham Ave, West Van Lear, KY 41268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,923 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.63 acres (27,443 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $51,000 (Jul 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $177 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 054-01-11-021.00 |
| Primary APN | 054-01-11-021.00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,923 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 288 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 288 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 27,443 sqft (0.63 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 414 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Deck Area | 320 sqft |
| Storage Building | 768 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Space Heater |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 25427 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 70 N BUCKINGHAM AVE |
| City | WEST VAN LEAR |
| State | KY |
| Zip | 41268-8014 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | .90 AC & IMPS |
| Legal Subdivision | BUCKINGHAM AVE |
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSON KY |
| Township / Civil Division | PAINTSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
70 N Buckingham Ave is owned by a company that bought it in July 2019 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Johnson County records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 70 N BUCKINGHAM AVE, WEST VAN LEAR, KY 41268-8014 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 30, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 30, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019530123 |
| Deed Book / Page | 467 / 443 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 27, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00D467/443 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSON KY |
| Recording Date | Jul 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 70 N BUCKINGHAM AVE, WEST VAN LEAR, KY 41268-8014 |
| Document Number | 00D467/443 |
| Book / Page | D467 / 443 |
| Map Reference | DB 134 PG 239 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 530123 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $41.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 245 HERRON DR, 245, HANSON, KY 42413-9501 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 102A GREEN DR, HURRICANE, WV 25526-9378 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 70 N Buckingham Ave was $177 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Johnson County assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Johnson County |
| Unified School District | Johnson County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $177.00 Homeowner's exemption | $64,000 Land $12,000 Building $52,000 | $64,000 Land $12,000 Building $52,000 |
| 2023 | $70.00 Homeowner's exemption | $51,000 | $51,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 70 N Buckingham Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 15, 2015 · 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 | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1984–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2022 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
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 70 N Buckingham Ave is moderate, ranking above 67% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 67% of the US · above 81% of Kentucky |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | PAINTSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS serves 24,354 people · EPA ID KY0580340 |
|---|---|
| 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 102 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber Cable | 2,000 / 35 |
| Foothills Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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