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Last sold for $45,000 on Dec 13, 2024

242 WILDER DR

BAXTER, KY 40806
2
Beds
1
Baths
880 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
6.36 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1911
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$45,000 · Dec 13, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$996 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$74,250 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$54,250
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$74,250

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.52
25
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
51
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
76
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
98
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
12
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.19 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyHARLAN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.6.36
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Harlan County High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
E
Rosspoint Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 1.6 mi

District: Harlan County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 40806These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.124
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.122
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.101

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,384
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.131 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,204
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$66,502
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.55%

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How this home compares

242 Wilder Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 81% of homes in Baxter 40806
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Harlan County
  • Among the oldest homes in Baxter 40806

How it measures up in Baxter 40806

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Baxter 40806.

Living area880 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,248 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Lot size6.36 ac
SmallerTypical 0.61 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1911
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 242 Wilder Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBaxter 40806Harlan County
Living areabigger than880 ft²19% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than6.36 ac93% of homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than1911almost no homes2% of homes

About 242 Wilder Dr

When did 242 Wilder Dr, Baxter, KY last sell?

242 Wilder Dr, Baxter, KY last sold on Dec 13, 2024 for $45,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 242 Wilder Dr, Baxter, KY?

242 Wilder Dr, Baxter, KY has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 880 square feet of living space and a 6.36-acre lot.

When was 242 Wilder Dr, Baxter, KY built?

242 Wilder Dr, Baxter, KY was built in 1911, making it 115 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 242 Wilder Dr, Baxter, KY?

242 Wilder Dr, Baxter, KY is assigned to Harlan County High School (high), rated C; Rosspoint Elementary School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Harlan County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 Wilder Dr, Baxter, KY compare to other homes in Baxter 40806?

Among the 985 homes in Baxter 40806, it is bigger than 19% of them (880 ft² against a typical 1,248 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (6.36 ac against a typical 0.61 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1911 against a typical 1978). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 242 Wilder Dr, Baxter, KY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Wilder Dr, Baxter, KY was $996. The county assessed it at $74,250.

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