Ellsworth County property record for 217 West St, Ellsworth, KS 67439
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,104 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $67,500 (Feb 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,720 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 088-28-0-20-03-005.00-0 |
| Primary APN | 088-28-0-20-03-005.00-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,104 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 720 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 139 ft deep x 53 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 15 sqft |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 03426 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 217 WEST ST |
| City | ELLSWORTH |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67439-4227 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | RICE'S ADDITION, BEG SW COR OF BLK 3,TH N53',E1 38.75',S53',W138.75' TO POB |
| Legal Subdivision | RICE'S ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | ELLSWORTH KS |
| Township / Civil Division | ELLSWORTH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2081 |
| Census Tract | 86700 |
217 West St is owned by a company that bought it in February 2022.
Source: Ellsworth County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 516 N LINCOLN AVE, ELLSWORTH, KS 67439-3320 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 106 / 151 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 217 West St was $1,720, down 0.2% from the year before.
Source: Ellsworth County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Ellsworth County |
| Municipality | Ellsworth City |
| Unified School District | Ellsworth Unified School District 327 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,189 (-15.37%) Land $276 Building $7,913 | $71,210 (-15.37%) Land $2,400 Building $68,810 | |
| 2025 | $1,720.00 (-0.17%) | $9,676 Land $213 Building $9,463 | $84,140 Land $1,850 Building $82,290 |
| 2024 | $1,723.00 | ||
| 2023 | $9,200 Land $200 Building $9,000 | $80,000 Land $1,740 Building $78,260 |
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 217 West St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 9, 2021 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1993) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1993 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
| 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 217 West 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 96% of the US · lower than 89% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 ELLSWORTH serves 2,992 people · EPA ID KS2005306 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ELLSWORTH CO RWD 1 |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected Aug 2019 |
| 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 158 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 2,000 / 50 |
| H&B Cable Service Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Wilson Telephone.
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