Montgomery County property record for 309 E Birch St, Independence, KS 67301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 988 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $381 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 099-31-0-30-11-002.00-0 |
| Primary APN | 099-31-0-30-11-002.00-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 988 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 988 sqft |
| Basement Area | 848 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 848 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 72 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 309 E BIRCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67301-4320 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | STEPHENSONS ADD, S31, T32, R16, BLOCK 3, E 40' LOTS 1-2; E 40' N 40' LOT 3 BLK 3; LOT WIDTH: 040.0 LOT DEPTH: 140.0 |
| Legal Range | 16E |
| Legal Township | 32S |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | STEPHENSONS ADD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-3 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY KS |
| Township / Civil Division | INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1032 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
Source: Montgomery County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1938 S PINECREST ST, WICHITA, KS 67218-4434 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Montgomery County assessment roll, as of November 24, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $381.00 (+4.1%) | $2,338 (+12.35%) Land $472 Building $1,866 | $20,330 (+12.38%) Land $4,100 Building $16,230 |
| 2024 | $366.00 (+32.13%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,081 Land $472 Building $1,609 | $18,090 Land $4,100 Building $13,990 | |
| 2019 | $277.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1978–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2018 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
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 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 394 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: KWIKOM Communications, Wake Wireless.
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