Jefferson County property record for 16601 259th St, Winchester, KS 66097
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,683 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 151 acres (6,607,181 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $325,000 (Jul 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $10,268 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R2589 |
| Primary APN | R2589 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,683 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,980 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,607,181 sqft (151 acres) |
| Terrain | Below Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,520 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 844 sqft |
| Lean-To | 600 sqft |
| Utility Building | 2,400 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R2589 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16601 259TH ST |
| City | WINCHESTER |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66097-3012 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | S21, T08, R020, ACRES 151.68, NE1/4, EXC: BEG 20'W SE COR NE1/4, TH W160', N200', E160', S200' TO POB. |
| Legal Range | 20E |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON KS |
| Township / Civil Division | JEFFERSON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3082 |
| Census Tract | 20200 |
16601 259th St, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 1996.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16601 259TH ST, WINCHESTER, KS 66097-3012 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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 | Jul 1, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16601 259th St was $10,268.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Jefferson County |
| County Subdivision | Jefferson Township |
| Unified School District | Jefferson County North Unified School District 339 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $87,371 (+3.32%) Land $10,728 Building $76,643 | $704,840 (+4.26%) Land $56,030 Building $648,810 | |
| 2025 | $10,268.00 | $84,567 Land $11,355 Building $73,212 | $676,020 Land $57,750 Building $618,270 |
| 2023 | $76,269 Land $13,023 Building $63,246 | $596,260 Land $63,000 Building $533,260 |
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 16601 259th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 17, 2010
| 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 risk around 16601 259th St is moderate, ranking above 65% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 65% of the US · above 73% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | JEFFERSON CO RWD 12 serves 3,635 people · EPA ID KS2008717 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from LEAVENWORTH WATER DEPARTMENT |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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