Cherokee County property record for 219 E Forest St, Galena, KS 66739
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,025 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $3,750 (Mar 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $59 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R8923 |
| Primary APN | R8923 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,025 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R8923 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 219 E FOREST ST |
| City | GALENA |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66739-1054 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | EMPIRE TOWN CO 2ND GA, S11, T34, R25, LOT 15 - 16 |
| Legal Range | 25E |
| Legal Township | 34S |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | EMPIRE TOWN CO 2ND GA |
| Legal Lot Number | 15,16 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE KS |
| Township / Civil Division | GALENA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1050 |
| Census Tract | 958500 |
Source: Cherokee County records · APN R8923
Assessment roll updated July 31, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 FILMORE ST, GALENA, KS 66739-1455 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 01, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 01, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 82 / 306 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cherokee County records · Assessment roll updated July 31, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Municipality | Galena City |
| Unified School District | Galena Unified School District 499 (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $680 (+93.18%) Land $680 | $5,670 (+93.52%) Land $5,670 | |
| 2025 | $59.00 (-20.27%) | $352 (-32.7%) Land $352 | $2,930 (-35.46%) Land $2,930 |
| 2023 | $74.00 (-9.76%) | $523 Land $518 Building $5 | $4,540 Land $4,500 Building $40 |
| 2022 | $82.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of November 19, 2008 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1993–2007) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2007 · rainfall accumulation |
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 47% of the US · above 57% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Communications Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
Based on FCC filings for 57 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CITY OF GALENA serves 2,743 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MO AMERICAN JOPLIN |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| 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 | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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