Montgomery County property record for 1876 Wells Dr, Independence, KS 67301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,848 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 5.01 acres (218,236 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $118,407 (Oct 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,994 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R5384 |
| Primary APN | R5384 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,848 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,848 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 218,236 sqft (5.01 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,816 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 7 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 345 sqft |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R5384 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1876 WELLS DR |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67301-4902 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP, S19, T32, R16, ACRES 5.01, BEG 1539.5' E 1344.5' N OF SW COR SE4 SW/4 N 392' E 555.6' S 392' W 555.6' |
| Legal Range | 16E |
| Legal Township | 32S |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP |
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY KS |
| Township / Civil Division | INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
1876 Wells Dr is owned by two individuals who bought it in October 2019.
Source: Montgomery County records, as of October 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1282, INDEPENDENCE, KS 67301-1282 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 21, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 21, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 685 / 217 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1876 Wells Dr was $2,994, up 3.6% from the year before.
Source: Montgomery County assessment roll, as of October 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Montgomery County |
| County Subdivision | Independence Township |
| Unified School District | Independence Unified School District 446 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $24,713 (+3%) Land $3,025 Building $21,688 | $214,890 (+3%) Land $26,300 Building $188,590 | |
| 2025 | $2,994.00 (+3.63%) | $23,993 Land $3,025 Building $20,968 | $208,630 Land $26,300 Building $182,330 |
| 2024 | $2,889.00 | ||
| 2023 | $21,353 Land $2,835 Building $18,518 | $185,680 Land $24,650 Building $161,030 | |
| 2019 | $2,356.00 |
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 1876 Wells Dr 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 20, 2019
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 1876 Wells Dr is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 47% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 | MONTGOMERY CO RWD 4 serves 745 people · EPA ID KS2012501 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF INDEPENDENCE |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 6 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 32 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| KWIKOM Communications Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Wake Wireless.
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