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$130,347$111 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $55,000 on Sep 28, 2020

256 SUNSET AVE

RICHMOND, KY 40475
0
Baths
1,172 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$130K
$122K low$138K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$55,000 · Sep 28, 2020
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$86,347
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$69,078
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.36%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$44,000
KENTUCKY BANK · recorded Sep 28, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$830 (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.$88,000 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$55,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$88,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMADISON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Mixed
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(11)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
Kit Carson Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Madison Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Madison Central High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: Madison County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 40475These 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.97
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.154
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.51

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.68,654
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.235 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,889
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,324
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.55%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

256 Sunset Ave 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.

  • Worth less than 87% of homes in Richmond 40475
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Richmond 40475
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Richmond 40475
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Richmond 40475

What homes are worth in Richmond 40475

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$51K$714K

This home is worth more than 13% of homes in Richmond 40475.

How it measures up in Richmond 40475

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Richmond 40475.

Estimated value$130,347
CheaperTypical $270,707Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$111
CheaperTypical $164Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Living area1,172 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,620 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 1.03 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

How 256 Sunset Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRichmond 40475Madison County
Estimated valuepricier than$130,34713% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11111% of homes12% of homes
Living areabigger than1,172 ft²18% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac3% of homes3% of homes

About 256 Sunset Ave

How much is 256 Sunset Ave, Richmond, KY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 Sunset Ave, Richmond, KY is $130,347 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $122,443 to $138,251. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 Sunset Ave, Richmond, KY last sell?

256 Sunset Ave, Richmond, KY last sold on Sep 28, 2020 for $55,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 256 Sunset Ave, Richmond, KY?

256 Sunset Ave, Richmond, KY has 1,172 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

What schools serve 256 Sunset Ave, Richmond, KY?

256 Sunset Ave, Richmond, KY is assigned to Kit Carson Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Madison Middle School (middle), rated A-; Madison Central High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Madison County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 256 Sunset Ave, Richmond, KY compare to other homes in Richmond 40475?

Among the 18,432 homes in Richmond 40475, it is worth more than 13% of them ($130,347 against a typical $270,707), its price per square foot is higher than 11% of them ($111 against a typical $164), it is bigger than 18% of them (1,172 ft² against a typical 1,620 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 3% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 1.03 ac). Measured against all of Madison County, it is worth more than 14% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 256 Sunset Ave, Richmond, KY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Sunset Ave, Richmond, KY was $830. The county assessed it at $88,000.

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