Cherokee County property record for 142 E 6th St, Baxter Springs, KS 66713
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,122 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.6 acres (26,136 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $32,000 (Mar 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $939 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R13176 |
| Primary APN | R13176 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,122 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,122 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 26,136 sqft (0.6 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 142 ft wide |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 182 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 48 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R13176 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 142 E 6TH ST |
| City | BAXTER SPRINGS |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66713-2402 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL PLAT BS, S01, T35, R24, BLOCK 1, LOT 5 & 6 |
| Legal Range | 24E |
| Legal Township | 35S |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL PLAT BS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,6 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE KS |
| Township / Civil Division | BAXTER SPRINGS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1066 |
| Census Tract | 958600 |
142 E 6th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2012.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of July 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 142 E 6TH ST, BAXTER SPRINGS, KS 66713-2402 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 15, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 15, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 448 / 533 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 142 E 6th St was $939.
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 | $6,295 (-21.7%) Land $707 Building $5,588 | $54,740 (-21.7%) Land $6,150 Building $48,590 | |
| 2025 | $939.00 | $8,040 Land $573 Building $7,467 | $69,910 Land $4,980 Building $64,930 |
| 2023 | $850.00 (+10.97%) | $6,965 Land $2,410 Building $4,555 | $60,570 Land $20,960 Building $39,610 |
| 2022 | $766.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 142 E 6th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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 142 E 6th St is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 65% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 332 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Brightspeed, Optic Communications, Wisper ISP.
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