1540 1st Ave E, Horton, KS 66439 Property Records

Brown County property record for 1540 1st Ave E, Horton, KS 66439

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 2,530 sqft · built 1918
Lot Size	0.3 acres (13,068 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$100,300 (Jul 2017)
Tax Bill	$1,933 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2017 Mortgage Jul 2017 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`R6757`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`R6757`
Alternative APNs	`007-158-28-0-30-06-005.00-0` `158-28-0-30-06-005.00-0` `03994` `6757`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	9 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,530 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,454 sqft
Basement Area	690 sqft
Unfinished Basement	690 sqft
Flooring	Wood
Interior Walls	Plaster
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1918
Effective Year Built	Effective 1987
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	13,068 sqft (0.3 acres)
Lot Dimensions	131 ft deep x 85 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	308 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	312 sqft
Deck Area	64 sqft
Patio Area	128 sqft
Lean-To	308 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	R6757
Street Address	1540 1ST AVE E
City	HORTON
State	KS
Zip	66439-1202
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	KANSAS CITY ADDN TO HORTON, BLOCK 010, LOTS 39 THRU 41 & S10' OF 42
Legal Subdivision	KANSAS CITY ADDN TO HORTON
Legal Block	10
Legal Lot Number	39-41
Jurisdiction	BROWN KS
Township / Civil Division	HORTON
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3028
Census Tract	480800

Owner

1540 1st Ave E is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2017.

Source: Brown County records, as of August 14, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1540 1ST AVE E, HORTON, KS 66439-1202
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 24, 2017	Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK
Jul 24, 2017	Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK
Jul 28, 2014	Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure · Line of Credit THE STATE BANK OF BLUE RAPIDS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 24, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 24, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 28, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2017989
Prior Transfer Date	Oct 30, 2008
Prior Transfer Doc	00437/0427
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

July 2017: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	BROWN KS
Recording Date	Jul 24, 2017
Property Address	1540 1ST AVE E, HORTON, KS 66439-1202
Document Number	201700989
Instrument Date	Jul 24, 2017
Instrument	201700989
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 3, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	201700990
Date	Jul 24, 2017
Instrument	201700990

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

July 2017: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	BROWN KS
Recording Date	Jul 24, 2017
Property Address	1540 1ST AVE E, HORTON, KS 66439-1202
Document Number	0201700989
Instrument Date	Jul 24, 2017
Instrument	201700989
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 24, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0201700990
Date	Jul 24, 2017
Instrument	201700990

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

July 2014: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Trustee's Deed
Jurisdiction	BROWN KS
Recording Date	Jul 28, 2014
Property Address	1540 1ST AVE E, HORTON, KS 66439-1202
Document Number	000469/383
Book / Page	469 / 383
Instrument Date	Jul 25, 2014
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship

Mortgage

Document Number	0004690386
Date	Jul 28, 2014
Instrument	469/0386

Lender

Name	THE STATE BANK OF BLUE RAPIDS

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1540 1st Ave E was $1,933, up 1.4% from the year before.

Source: Brown County assessment roll, as of August 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Kansas
County	Brown County
Municipality	Horton City
Unified School District	South Brown County Unified School District 430 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$16,077 (+8.54%) Land $1,347 Building $14,730	$139,800 (+8.54%) Land $11,710 Building $128,090
2025	$1,933.00 (+1.42%)	$14,812 Land $1,155 Building $13,657	$128,800 Land $10,040 Building $118,760
2024	$1,906.00
2023		$13,159 Land $451 Building $12,708	$114,420 Land $3,920 Building $110,500
2022	$1,534.00

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1540 1st Ave E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 31, 2022

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 1540 1st Ave E has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	CITY OF HORTON serves 1,514 people · EPA ID KS2001306
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Apr 2024
Lead	1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	3 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 335 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Brightspeed Fiber	2,000 / 2,000
Rainbow Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	350 / 20
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless	150 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

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