Jackson County property record for 17081 278th Rd, Whiting, KS 66552
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,340 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 2.7 acres (117,612 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,792 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 101823B |
| Primary APN | 101823B |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,340 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,800 sqft |
| Basement Area | 896 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 896 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 117,612 sqft (2.7 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 216 sqft |
| Deck Area | 384 sqft |
| Granary | 1 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | R309859 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17081 278TH RD |
| City | WHITING |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66552-9486 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | S09, T06, R16E, ACRES 2.7, COMM 10W NE/C NW/4 W690 S190 E690 N190 TO POB LESS RD ROW |
| Legal Range | 16E |
| Legal Township | 06S |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON KS |
| Township / Civil Division | STRAIGHT CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3068 |
| Census Tract | 82600 |
17081 278th Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2020.
Source: Jackson County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17081 278TH RD, WHITING, KS 66552-9486 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 2, 2020 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 2, 2020 |
| Deed Book / Page | 554 / 563 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 23, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0554000563 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 17081 278th Rd was $2,792, up 2% from the year before.
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Jackson County |
| Unified School District | North Jackson Unified School District 335 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $24,206 (+6.91%) Land $3,407 Building $20,799 | $208,240 (+7.06%) Land $28,930 Building $179,310 | |
| 2025 | $2,792.00 (+1.97%) | $22,641 Land $3,431 Building $19,210 | $194,500 Land $29,010 Building $165,490 |
| 2024 | $2,738.00 | ||
| 2023 | $20,648 Land $2,795 Building $17,853 | $177,010 Land $23,190 Building $153,820 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17081 278th Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 3, 2010 · 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 |
| 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 17081 278th Rd is high, ranking above 71% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 71% of the US · above 78% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% 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 | JACKSON CO RWD 3 serves 4,376 people · EPA ID KS2008510 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from PUBLIC WHOLESALE WSD 18 |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2024–2026) 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) |
|---|---|
| Rainbow Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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