Rush County property record for 203 E Laura Ave, Otis, KS 67565
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 944 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $12,000 (Oct 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $863 (2025) |
| APN | 6-1-229 |
| Primary APN | 6-1-229 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 944 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 944 sqft |
| Basement Area | 472 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 472 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 16 sqft |
| Deck Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R3024 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 203 E LAURA AVE |
| City | OTIS |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67565-9403 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL TOWN OTIS, BLOCK 13, LOT 13 & W2 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN OTIS |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13,14 |
| Jurisdiction | RUSH KS |
| Township / Civil Division | PIONEER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2183 |
| Census Tract | 972300 |
203 E Laura Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in October 2006.
Source: Rush County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 251, OTIS, KS 67565-0251 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 57 / 89 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 203 E Laura Ave was $863.
Source: Rush County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Rush County |
| County Subdivision | Pioneer Township |
| Municipality | Otis City |
| Unified School District | Otis-Bison Unified School District 403 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,848 Land $378 Building $4,470 | $42,160 Land $3,290 Building $38,870 | |
| 2025 | $863.00 | ||
| 2023 | $3,905 Land $262 Building $3,643 | $33,960 Land $2,280 Building $31,680 |
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 has no flood map on file for 203 E Laura Ave.
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.
Wildfire risk around 203 E Laura Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.4% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 OTIS serves 297 people · EPA ID KS2016505 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.5 mg/L (2020–2022) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · May 2019 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 91 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Golden Belt Telephone Association Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
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