Seward County property record for 1521 N Nelson Ave, Liberal, KS 67901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,166 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $63,000 (May 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $2,892 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R4125 |
| Primary APN | R4125 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,166 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,166 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,166 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,166 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,166 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 67 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 876 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 42 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R4125 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1521 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, BEG 6.9'S OF NE COR LT4 TH SLY74'; W111'; NLY63.13'; ELY112' TO POB |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNTRYSIDE 1ST |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | SEWARD KS |
| Township / Civil Division | LIBERAL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 965800 |
1521 N Nelson Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 1999.
Source: Seward County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 438, LIBERAL, KS 67905-0438 |
| 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, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 505 / 962 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1521 N Nelson Ave was $2,892.
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 | $17,961 (+3.58%) Land $997 Building $16,964 | $156,180 (+3.58%) Land $8,670 Building $147,510 | |
| 2025 | $2,892.00 | $17,340 Land $997 Building $16,343 | $150,780 Land $8,670 Building $142,110 |
| 2023 | $2,784.00 (+0.25%) | $15,790 Land $888 Building $14,902 | $137,300 Land $7,720 Building $129,580 |
| 2022 | $2,777.00 |
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 1521 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 AE, 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 1521 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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