Montgomery County property record for 221 S 16th St, Independence, KS 67301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,010 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $269 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R3924 |
| Primary APN | R3924 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,010 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,010 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 141 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Deck Area | 184 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R3924 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 221 S 16TH ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67301-3412 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GLENWOOD ADD, S36, T32, R15, LOT 65, LOT WIDTH: 055.0 LOT DEPTH: 141.5 |
| Legal Range | 15E |
| Legal Township | 32S |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | GLENWOOD ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 65 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY KS |
| Township / Civil Division | INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2045 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
221 S 16th St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2021.
Source: Montgomery County records, as of October 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 221 S 16TH ST, INDEPENDENCE, KS 67301-3412 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 221 S 16th St was $269, up 3.9% 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 | $1,703 (+2.96%) Land $520 Building $1,183 | $14,810 (+2.99%) Land $4,520 Building $10,290 | |
| 2025 | $269.00 (+3.86%) | $1,654 Land $520 Building $1,134 | $14,380 Land $4,520 Building $9,860 |
| 2024 | $259.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,472 Land $520 Building $952 | $12,800 Land $4,520 Building $8,280 | |
| 2019 | $260.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 221 S 16th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2018.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2018 · rainfall accumulation |
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 221 S 16th 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.4% 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 453 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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