Cherokee County property record for 228 E 4th St, Baxter Springs, KS 66713
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,714 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,589 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R8499 |
| Primary APN | R8499 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,714 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,714 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 152 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 324 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Deck Area | 50 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R8499 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 228 E 4TH ST |
| City | BAXTER SPRINGS |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66713-1237 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | VAN EPPS BS, S36, T34, R24, BLOCK 17, LOTS 14, 15, 16 & A 10' STRIP E-W ON S SIDE (10' VAC ST., OR D 237) |
| Legal Range | 24E |
| Legal Township | 34S |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | VAN EPPS BS |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14-16 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE KS |
| Township / Civil Division | BAXTER SPRINGS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 958600 |
228 E 4th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2020.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of July 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 228 E 4TH ST, BAXTER SPRINGS, KS 66713-1237 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 5, 2020 |
| Deed Sale | May 5, 2020 |
| Deed Book / Page | 559 / 351 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 14, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0559000351 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 228 E 4th St was $1,589.
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 | $13,822 (+5%) Land $794 Building $13,028 | $120,190 (+5%) Land $6,900 Building $113,290 | |
| 2025 | $1,589.00 | $13,164 Land $681 Building $12,483 | $114,470 Land $5,920 Building $108,550 |
| 2023 | $11,799 Land $1,278 Building $10,521 | $102,600 Land $11,110 Building $91,490 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 228 E 4th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 28 flood claims nearby since 1985.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 28 (1985–2019) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2019 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding,landslides,and Mudslides |
| 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 228 E 4th St is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 150 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, Wisper ISP.
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