Brown County property record for 249 W 8th St, Horton, KS 66439
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $54,800 (Jan 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,016 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R7946 |
| Primary APN | R7946 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Basement Area | 160 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 160 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 195 sqft |
| Deck Area | 20 sqft |
| Patio Area | 480 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R7946 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 249 W 8TH ST |
| City | HORTON |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66439-1621 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | C.K.& N. ADDITION, BLOCK 095, LOT 11 - 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | C.K.& N. ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 95 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11-14 |
| Jurisdiction | BROWN KS |
| Township / Civil Division | HORTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3084 |
| Census Tract | 480800 |
249 W 8th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2007.
Source: Brown County records, as of August 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 249 W 8TH ST, HORTON, KS 66439-1621 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
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 | Jan 3, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 3, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 425 / 707 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 249 W 8th St was $1,016.
Source: Brown County assessment roll, as of August 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Brown County |
| Municipality | Horton City |
| Unified School District | South Brown County Unified School District 430 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,155 (+10.04%) Land $449 Building $8,706 | $79,600 (+10.02%) Land $3,900 Building $75,700 | |
| 2025 | $1,016.00 | $8,320 Land $407 Building $7,913 | $72,350 Land $3,540 Building $68,810 |
| 2023 | $6,771 Land $311 Building $6,460 | $58,870 Land $2,700 Building $56,170 | |
| 2022 | $849.00 |
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 249 W 8th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 31, 2022
| 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 249 W 8th 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 97% of the US · lower than 92% 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 HORTON serves 1,514 people · EPA ID KS2001306 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 260 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 500 |
| Rainbow Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 350 / 20 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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