Montgomery County property record for 1204 W Myrtle St, Independence, KS 67301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,006 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $126 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | R4213 |
| Primary APN | R4213 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,006 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,006 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,006 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,006 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 200 sqft |
| Deck Area | 36 sqft |
| Patio Area | 236 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R4213 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1204 W MYRTLE ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67301-3248 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MCLAUGHLIN ADD, S36, T32, R15, LOT 11, LOT WIDTH: 050.0 LOT DEPTH: 140.0 |
| Legal Range | 15E |
| Legal Township | 32S |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | MCLAUGHLIN ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY KS |
| Township / Civil Division | INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1065 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
1204 W Myrtle St is owned by an individual who acquired it in September 2025.
Source: Montgomery County records, as of October 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 524 E MAIN ST, INDEPENDENCE, KS 67301-3723 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 27, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1204 W Myrtle St was $126, up 3.3% from the year before.
Source: Montgomery County assessment roll, as of October 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Municipality | Independence City |
| Unified School District | Independence Unified School District 446 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $801 (+2.96%) Land $252 Building $549 | $6,960 (+2.96%) Land $2,190 Building $4,770 | |
| 2025 | $126.00 (+3.28%) | $778 Land $252 Building $526 | $6,760 Land $2,190 Building $4,570 |
| 2024 | $122.00 | ||
| 2023 | $257 Land $89 Building $168 | $2,230 Land $770 Building $1,460 | |
| 2019 | $88.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1204 W Myrtle St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 20, 2019 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1984–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
The area around 1204 W Myrtle St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | CITY OF INDEPENDENCE serves 8,464 people · EPA ID KS2012508 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) 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 453 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| KWIKOM Communications Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Wake Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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