Montgomery County property record for 208 E Sycamore St, Independence, KS 67301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 986 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,082 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | R5999 |
| Primary APN | R5999 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 986 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 986 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 840 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 210 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 210 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 182 sqft |
| Patio Area | 446 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R5999 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 208 E SYCAMORE ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67301-2829 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MCBRIDES NORTH SIDE ADD, S30, T32, R16, BLOCK 4, LOT 16, ACRES 0.17, LOT WIDTH: 050.0 LOT DEPTH: 150.0 |
| Legal Range | 16E |
| Legal Township | 32S |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | MCBRIDES NORTH SIDE ADD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY KS |
| Township / Civil Division | INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
208 E Sycamore St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2023.
Source: Montgomery County records, as of October 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 208 E SYCAMORE ST, INDEPENDENCE, KS 67301-2829 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 21, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 21, 2023 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 208 E Sycamore St was $1,082, down 1.1% from the year before.
Source: Montgomery County assessment roll, as of October 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Municipality | Independence City |
| Unified School District | Independence Unified School District 446 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,835 (+3%) Land $638 Building $6,197 | $59,440 (+3%) Land $5,550 Building $53,890 | |
| 2025 | $1,082.00 (-1.1%) | $6,636 Land $638 Building $5,998 | $57,710 Land $5,550 Building $52,160 |
| 2024 | $1,094.00 | ||
| 2023 | $4,215 Land $641 Building $3,574 | $36,650 Land $5,570 Building $31,080 | |
| 2019 | $465.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 208 E Sycamore St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 20, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 19 (1984–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 19 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2019 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding,landslides,and Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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 208 E Sycamore St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 88% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | CITY OF INDEPENDENCE serves 8,464 people · EPA ID KS2012508 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) 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 214 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Nextlink, Wake Wireless.
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