Franklin County property record for 159 Kelsey Dr, Ottawa, KS 66067
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,680 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 2.06 acres (89,734 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $129,900 (Feb 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $4,064 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R6296 |
| Primary APN | R6296 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,680 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,680 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 144 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,536 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 89,734 sqft (2.06 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 260 ft deep x 391 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 441 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Deck Area | 312 sqft |
| Patio Area | 312 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 110 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 5160 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 KELSEY DR |
| City | OTTAWA |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66067-3168 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | I-35 & K-68 COUNTRY ESTATES 2 , LOT 9 , ACRES 2.0 , SECTION 31 TOWNSHIP 16 RANGE 20E |
| Legal Range | 20E |
| Legal Township | 16S |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | I-35 & K-68 COUNTRY ESTATES #2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN KS |
| Township / Civil Division | OTTAWA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2078 |
| Census Tract | 954200 |
159 Kelsey Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 1999.
Source: Franklin County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 KELSEY DR, OTTAWA, KS 66067-3168 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | 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 | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 270 / 73 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Kelsey Dr was $4,064, up 8% from the year before.
Source: Franklin County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Franklin County |
| County Subdivision | Ottawa Township |
| Unified School District | Ottawa Unified School District 290 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $37,053 (+4.3%) Land $5,840 Building $31,213 | $322,200 (+4.3%) Land $50,780 Building $271,420 | |
| 2025 | $4,064.00 (+8.03%) | $35,525 Land $5,387 Building $30,138 | $308,910 Land $46,840 Building $262,070 |
| 2024 | $3,762.00 (+7.76%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,491.00 (+6.11%) | $29,105 Land $4,385 Building $24,720 | $253,090 Land $38,130 Building $214,960 |
| 2022 | $3,290.00 |
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 159 Kelsey Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 7, 2022 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 159 Kelsey Dr 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 67% of the US · lower than 66% 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 | FRANKLIN CO RWD 1 serves 665 people · EPA ID KS2005915 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Jul 2020 Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jul 2020 |
|---|---|
| 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 31 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| KWIKOM Communications Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
May also be available: Vyve Broadband.
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