Montgomery County property record for 218 W Maple St, Independence, KS 67301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 3,005 sqft · built 1903 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,761 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,966 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R7087 |
| Primary APN | R7087 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,005 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,495 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,495 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,495 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1903 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1903 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,761 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 84 ft wide |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Deck Area | 84 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,057 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R7087 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 218 W MAPLE ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67301-3520 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIG PLAT, S31, T32, R16, LT 14; LT 15 EX E 36' BLK 56; LOT WIDTH: 084.0 LOT DEPTH: 140.0 |
| Legal Range | 16E |
| Legal Township | 32S |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIG PLAT |
| Legal Block | 56 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14,15 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY KS |
| Township / Civil Division | INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1089 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
218 W Maple St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2020.
Source: Montgomery County records, as of October 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 218 W MAPLE ST, INDEPENDENCE, KS 67301-3520 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Deed Document Number | 2020DCT 2020DM138I |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 218 W Maple St was $2,966, up 4.5% 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 | $17,658 (+3%) Land $1,481 Building $16,177 | $153,550 (+3%) Land $12,880 Building $140,670 | |
| 2025 | $2,966.00 (+4.47%) | $17,144 Land $1,481 Building $15,663 | $149,080 Land $12,880 Building $136,200 |
| 2024 | $2,839.00 | ||
| 2023 | $16,962 Land $1,482 Building $15,480 | $147,500 Land $12,890 Building $134,610 | |
| 2019 | $2,387.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 218 W Maple St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1986.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 20, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1986–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 218 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 95% of the US · lower than 88% 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 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 401 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 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Wake Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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