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$280,039$182 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

8801 US HIGHWAY 42

PROSPECT, KY 40059
2
Baths
1,541 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1972
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$280K
$256K low$304K high

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$281,000 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$37,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$243,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$220,440
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$281,000

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.51
54
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
13
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
87
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
90
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
15
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.17 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.minimal

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
CountyJefferson
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.29
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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

Foreclosure Filings(8)

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

M
Kammerer Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.5 mi
H
Ballard High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.5 mi
E
Dunn Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 3.7 mi

District: Jefferson County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 40059These 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.40
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.115
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.45

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.39%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.1.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.20,754
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.687 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$161,695
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$242,554
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

8801 Us Highway 42 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 89% of homes in Prospect 40059
  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in Prospect 40059
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Prospect 40059
  • Has a bigger lot than 74% of homes in Jefferson County
  • Older than 88% of homes in Prospect 40059

What homes are worth in Prospect 40059

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

This home
$54K$1.9M

This home is worth more than 11% of homes in Prospect 40059.

How it measures up in Prospect 40059

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Prospect 40059.

Estimated value$280,039
CheaperTypical $649,560Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$182
CheaperTypical $221Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area1,541 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,662 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.39 acBigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 8801 Us Highway 42 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeProspect 40059Jefferson County
Estimated valuepricier than$280,03911% of homes56% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18220% of homes41% of homes
Living areabigger than1,541 ft²15% of homes62% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac34% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than197212% of homes62% of homes

About 8801 Us Highway 42

How much is 8801 Us Highway 42, Prospect, KY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8801 Us Highway 42, Prospect, KY is $280,039 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $255,914 to $304,164. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 8801 Us Highway 42, Prospect, KY?

8801 Us Highway 42, Prospect, KY has 2 bathrooms, 1,541 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 8801 Us Highway 42, Prospect, KY built?

8801 Us Highway 42, Prospect, KY was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8801 Us Highway 42, Prospect, KY?

8801 Us Highway 42, Prospect, KY is assigned to Kammerer Middle School (middle), rated D+; Ballard High School (high), rated A; Dunn Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Jefferson County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8801 Us Highway 42, Prospect, KY compare to other homes in Prospect 40059?

Among the 8,614 homes in Prospect 40059, it is worth more than 11% of them ($280,039 against a typical $649,560), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($182 against a typical $221), it is bigger than 15% of them (1,541 ft² against a typical 2,662 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.39 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1972 against a typical 1994). Measured against all of Jefferson County, it is worth more than 56% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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