Russell County property record for 17687 Balta Rd, Gorham, KS 67640
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,331 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 5.3 acres (230,868 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $51,000 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,768 (2025) |
| APN | R5556 |
| Primary APN | R5556 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,331 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,109 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,085 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,085 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 230,868 sqft (5.3 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 189 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 132 sqft |
| Storage Building | 280 sqft |
| Utility Building | 3,600 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | R5556 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17687 BALTA RD |
| City | GORHAM |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67640-9040 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S29, T13, R15W, ACRES 5.3, BEG W821.7' & N298.1' SE COR SECTION TH NLY316.5' E103' N60 E195' N390' W510' S450' E171.8 SLY329' |
| Legal Range | 15W |
| Legal Township | 13S |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | RUSSELL KS |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1045 |
| Census Tract | 973900 |
Source: Russell County records, as of September 3, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17687 BALTA RD, GORHAM, KS 67640-9040 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 28, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 28, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 146 / 847 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Russell County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Russell County |
| County Subdivision | Big Creek Township |
| Unified School District | Russell County Unified School District 407 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,730 (+13.4%) Land $7,922 Building $4,808 | $110,700 (+13.41%) Land $68,890 Building $41,810 | |
| 2025 | $1,768.00 | ||
| 2023 | $11,226 Land $5,993 Building $5,233 | $97,610 Land $52,110 Building $45,500 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 75% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | ELLSWORTH CO RWD 1 serves 3,128 people · EPA ID KS2005309 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Oct 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Organic carbon removal Oct 2021 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Gorham Telcom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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