Cherokee County property record for 218 W Olive St, Columbus, KS 66725
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,904 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Apr 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $1,308 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R5813 |
| Primary APN | R5813 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,904 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,731 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 125 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 290 sqft |
| Deck Area | 264 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R5813 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 218 W OLIVE ST |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66725-1741 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FIRST ADD CO, S13, T33, R23, BLOCK 9, LOT BLOCK INFO 15;16; N/2 14 LTS 15,16; N/2 LT 14 |
| Legal Range | 23E |
| Legal Township | 33S |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | FIRST ADD CO |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14-16 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE KS |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 958300 |
218 W Olive St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 1988.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of July 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 218 W OLIVE ST, COLUMBUS, KS 66725-1741 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 99 / 118 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 218 W Olive St was $1,308.
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 | $9,709 (+2.11%) Land $734 Building $8,975 | $84,420 (+2.1%) Land $6,380 Building $78,040 | |
| 2025 | $1,308.00 | $9,508 Land $1,442 Building $8,066 | $82,680 Land $12,540 Building $70,140 |
| 2023 | $10,122 Land $1,420 Building $8,702 | $88,020 Land $12,350 Building $75,670 |
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 218 W Olive St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 19, 2008 · 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 Policies | 5 in force |
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 Olive 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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