Johnson County property record for 78 Sorghum Holw, Van Lear, KY 41265
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,390 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,100 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $152 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | V62-00-00-050.00 |
| Primary APN | V62-00-00-050.00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,390 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Driveway | Asphalt Driveway |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 4486 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 78 SORGHUM HOLW |
| City | VAN LEAR |
| State | KY |
| Zip | 41265 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | .26 AC & IMP |
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSON KY |
| Township / Civil Division | PAINTSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
78 Sorghum Holw is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2021.
Source: Johnson County records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 122 RIGHT FORK WEBB HOLW, VAN LEAR, KY 41265-8644 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 10, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 10, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021537457 |
| Deed Book / Page | 475 / 553 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Commissioner's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSON KY |
| Recording Date | May 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 78 SORGHUM HOLW, VAN LEAR, KY 41265-8610 |
| Document Number | 00D475/553 |
| Book / Page | D475 / 553 |
| Map Reference | DB 394 PG 160 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 537457 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 525, LEXINGTON, KY 40588-0525 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Sorghum Holw was $152.
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 | $152.00 | $12,500 Land $7,500 Building $5,000 | $12,500 Land $7,500 Building $5,000 |
| 2023 | $215.00 | $18,750 | $18,750 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 78 Sorghum Holw in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 15, 2015 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 29 (1984–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 29 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2025 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, 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.
Wildfire risk around 78 Sorghum Holw is high, ranking above 77% of the US, with a 0.5% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 77% of the US · above 89% of Kentucky |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.5% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 36 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 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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