Cherokee County property record for 215 E Elm St, Columbus, KS 66725
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,324 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $62,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $768 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R5682 |
| Primary APN | R5682 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,324 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,324 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 64 sqft |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R5682 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 215 E ELM ST |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66725-1822 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL PLAT CO, S13, T33, R23, BLOCK 25, LOT 16,17 |
| Legal Range | 23E |
| Legal Township | 33S |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL PLAT CO |
| Legal Block | 25 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16,17 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE KS |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4073 |
| Census Tract | 958300 |
215 E Elm St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2026.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 215 E ELM ST, COLUMBUS, KS 66725-1822 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 27, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 27, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Deed Document Number | 2026 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE KS |
| Recording Date | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 215 E ELM ST, COLUMBUS, KS 66725-1822 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 215 E ELM ST, COLUMBUS, KS 66725-1822 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 215 E Elm St was $768.
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 | $12,340 (+118.06%) Land $552 Building $11,788 | $107,300 (+118.05%) Land $4,800 Building $102,500 | |
| 2025 | $768.00 | $5,659 Land $935 Building $4,724 | $49,210 Land $8,130 Building $41,080 |
| 2023 | $640.00 (+13.07%) | $4,869 Land $623 Building $4,246 | $42,340 Land $5,420 Building $36,920 |
| 2022 | $566.00 |
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 215 E Elm 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 215 E Elm St is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 75% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 302 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 |
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