Cherokee County property record for 209 W Maple St, Columbus, KS 66725
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,218 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (Jul 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $1,836 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R5559 |
| Primary APN | R5559 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,218 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,218 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 41 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Canopy | 126 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R5559 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 209 W MAPLE ST |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66725-1706 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL PLAT CO, S13, T33, R23, BLOCK 17, E 6' LOT 18 & W 14.5' LOT 19 |
| Legal Range | 23E |
| Legal Township | 33S |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL PLAT CO |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18,19 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE KS |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4037 |
| Census Tract | 958300 |
209 W Maple St, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2003.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of July 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 63, COLUMBUS, KS 66725-0063 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 256 / 289 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 209 W Maple St was $1,836.
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of July 31, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Municipality | Columbus City |
| Unified School District | Columbus Unified School District 493 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,576 (-2.19%) Land $1,558 Building $10,018 | $47,560 (-2.96%) Land $6,230 Building $41,330 | |
| 2025 | $1,836.00 | $11,835 Land $1,558 Building $10,277 | $49,010 Land $6,230 Building $42,780 |
| 2023 | $10,285 Land $1,005 Building $9,280 | $42,620 Land $4,020 Building $38,600 |
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 209 W Maple St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 19, 2008
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 209 W Maple St 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 97% of the US · lower than 92% 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 COLUMBUS serves 2,882 people · EPA ID KS2002110 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 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 316 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optic Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Craw Kan Telephone Cooperative.
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