Cherokee County property record for 221 E 17th St, Baxter Springs, KS 66713
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,750 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $88,500 (Oct 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,992 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R13797 |
| Primary APN | R13797 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,750 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,750 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 90 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R13797 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 221 E 17TH ST |
| City | BAXTER SPRINGS |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66713-1801 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | SOLOMONS BS, S01, T35, R24, BLOCK 20, W/2 LT 2; ALL LT 3; E/2 LT 4 SECTION 01 TOWNSHIP 35 RANGE 24 |
| Legal Range | 24E |
| Legal Township | 35S |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOLOMONS BS |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2-4 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE KS |
| Township / Civil Division | BAXTER SPRINGS |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4018 |
| Census Tract | 958600 |
221 E 17th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2019.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of July 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 221 E 17TH ST, BAXTER SPRINGS, KS 66713-1801 |
| 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 | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 553 / 101 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 221 E 17th St was $1,992.
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of July 31, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Municipality | Baxter Springs City |
| Unified School District | Baxter Springs Unified School District 508 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $16,985 (+5%) Land $725 Building $16,260 | $147,690 (+5%) Land $6,300 Building $141,390 | |
| 2025 | $1,992.00 | $16,176 Land $591 Building $15,585 | $140,660 Land $5,140 Building $135,520 |
| 2023 | $14,498 Land $1,214 Building $13,284 | $126,070 Land $10,560 Building $115,510 |
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 221 E 17th 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 221 E 17th 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 BAXTER SPRINGS serves 3,852 people · EPA ID KS2002109 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2025 Gross alpha radiation resolved · Jan 2022 |
|---|---|
| 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 293 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| IdeaTek Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Brightspeed, Optic Communications, Wisper ISP.
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