Ellis County property record for 1709 Walnut St, Hays, KS 67601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,354 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,483 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 138-33-0-20-26-024.00 |
| Primary APN | 138-33-0-20-26-024.00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,354 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,354 sqft |
| Basement Area | 630 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 630 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 630 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 63 ft wide |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 82 sqft |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R5719 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1709 WALNUT ST |
| City | HAYS |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67601-3112 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | LAUREL HILL ADDITION, S33, T13, R18, S 62.5 OF LOTS 8 & 9 SECTION 33 TOWNSHIP 13 RANGE 18 |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 13S |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREL HILL ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 8,9 |
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS KS |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 72901 |
1709 Walnut St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Ellis County records, as of September 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1709 WALNUT ST, HAYS, KS 67601-3112 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1709 Walnut St was $2,483.
Source: Ellis County assessment roll, as of September 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Ellis County |
| Municipality | Hays City |
| Unified School District | Hays Unified School District 489 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $22,458 (+3%) Land $2,523 Building $19,935 | $195,290 (+3%) Land $21,940 Building $173,350 | |
| 2025 | $2,483.00 | $21,804 Land $2,293 Building $19,511 | $189,600 Land $19,940 Building $169,660 |
| 2023 | $20,864 Land $1,941 Building $18,923 | $181,430 Land $16,880 Building $164,550 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1709 Walnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 15, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AH, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2018 · 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.
The area around 1709 Walnut St 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 |
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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 HAYS serves 21,040 people · EPA ID KS2005111 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 634 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 2,000 / 50 |
| Nex-Tech Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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