Cherokee County property record for 128 E 5th St, Baxter Springs, KS 66713
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 973 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $8,000 (Mar 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $511 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R8588 |
| Primary APN | R8588 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 973 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 973 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 98 sqft |
| Deck Area | 133 sqft |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R8588 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 128 E 5TH ST |
| City | BAXTER SPRINGS |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66713-1239 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | VAN EPPS BS, S36, T34, R24, BLOCK 13, LOT BLOCK INFO E/2 15;ALL 16 |
| Legal Range | 24E |
| Legal Township | 34S |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | VAN EPPS BS |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE KS |
| Township / Civil Division | BAXTER SPRINGS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1035 |
| Census Tract | 958600 |
128 E 5th St is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 1988.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of July 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 232, OSAGE BEACH, MO 65065-0232 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 220 / 232 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 128 E 5th St was $511.
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of July 31, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Municipality | Baxter Springs City |
| Unified School District | Baxter Springs Unified School District 508 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,598 (+5%) Land $596 Building $4,002 | $39,980 (+4.99%) Land $5,180 Building $34,800 | |
| 2025 | $511.00 | $4,379 Land $378 Building $4,001 | $38,080 Land $3,290 Building $34,790 |
| 2023 | $4,083 Land $902 Building $3,181 | $35,500 Land $7,840 Building $27,660 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 128 E 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 28 flood claims nearby since 1985.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 19, 2008 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 28 (1985–2019) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2019 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, 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 128 E 5th St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 75% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 BAXTER SPRINGS serves 3,852 people · EPA ID KS2002109 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2025 Gross alpha radiation resolved · Jan 2022 |
|---|---|
| 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 250 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| IdeaTek Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Brightspeed.
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