Seward County property record for 13953 Rd U, Kismet, KS 67859
| Property Type | Ranch |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 160 acres (6,970,471 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,589 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R1196 |
| Primary APN | R1196 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Exterior Material | Stucco |
|---|---|
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 6,970,471 sqft (160 acres) |
| Terrain | Below Road/Slope |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | R1196 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 13953 ROAD U |
| City | KISMET |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67859-5980 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Ranch |
| Legal Description | S16, T33, R31, NW4 LESS R/W |
| Legal Range | 31W |
| Legal Township | 33S |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | SEWARD KS |
| Township / Civil Division | FARGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1270 |
| Census Tract | 965600 |
13953 Rd U, an agricultural property, is held in a trust since July 2021.
Source: Seward County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3409 ROCKWOOD RD, ENID, OK 73703-1441 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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 | Jul 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Deed Book / Page | 727 / 773 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 13953 Rd U was $1,589.
Source: Seward County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Seward County |
| County Subdivision | Fargo Township |
| Unified School District | Kismet-Plains Unified School District 483 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,898 (-12.09%) Land $8,898 | $30,830 (-11.69%) Land $30,830 | |
| 2025 | $1,589.00 | $10,122 Land $10,122 | $34,910 Land $34,910 |
| 2023 | $16,563 Land $16,563 | $56,380 Land $56,380 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 13953 Rd U in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1985.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 5, 2026 · 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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1985) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1985 · tidal / storm surge |
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 13953 Rd U 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.
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