Seward County property record for 1509 N Nelson Ave, Liberal, KS 67901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,472 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (May 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $2,934 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R4127 |
| Primary APN | R4127 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,472 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,472 sqft |
| Basement Area | 874 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 874 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 874 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 111 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 212 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R4127 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1509 N NELSON AVE |
| City | LIBERAL |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67901-2224 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | COUNTRYSIDE 1ST, BLOCK 5, LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNTRYSIDE 1ST |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | SEWARD KS |
| Township / Civil Division | LIBERAL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 965800 |
1509 N Nelson Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2009.
Source: Seward County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1509 N NELSON AVE, LIBERAL, KS 67901-2224 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| 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 | May 1, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 623 / 19 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1509 N Nelson Ave was $2,934.
Source: Seward County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Seward County |
| Municipality | Liberal City |
| Unified School District | Liberal Unified School District 480 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $18,605 (+5.86%) Land $1,013 Building $17,592 | $161,780 (+5.86%) Land $8,810 Building $152,970 | |
| 2025 | $2,934.00 | $17,575 Land $1,013 Building $16,562 | $152,830 Land $8,810 Building $144,020 |
| 2023 | $2,763.00 (-1.11%) | $15,674 Land $905 Building $14,769 | $136,300 Land $7,870 Building $128,430 |
| 2022 | $2,794.00 |
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 1509 N Nelson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1982–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2014 · other causes |
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 1509 N Nelson Ave is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.4% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 LIBERAL serves 19,640 people · EPA ID KS2017504 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 286 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| IdeaTek Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
| Zito Media Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| United Wireless Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Epic Touch, T-Mobile.
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