Montgomery County property record for 400 N 8th St, Independence, KS 67301
| Property Type | Garden / Court Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 5,576 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Dec 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,967 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R6315 |
| Primary APN | R6315 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Units | 8 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,576 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,788 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 2,788 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Parking Spaces | 8 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R6315 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 400 N 8TH ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67301-3054 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Garden / Court Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Description | ORIG PLAT, S30, T32, R16, ACRES 0.29, BEG NW COR LT 15 E 140' S 35' W 50' S 85' W 70' N TO POB BLK 7; ORIG; LOT WIDTH: 120.0 |
| Legal Range | 16E |
| Legal Township | 32S |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIG PLAT |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY KS |
| Township / Civil Division | INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1038 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
400 N 8th St, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in December 2020.
Source: Montgomery County records, as of October 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 222, INDEPENDENCE, KS 67301-0222 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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 | Dec 14, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 14, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 697 / 706 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 400 N 8th St was $2,967, down 1.3% 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 | $17,290 (+0.82%) Land $2,047 Building $15,243 | $150,350 (+0.82%) Land $17,800 Building $132,550 | |
| 2025 | $2,967.00 (-1.26%) | $17,150 Land $2,047 Building $15,103 | $149,130 Land $17,800 Building $131,330 |
| 2024 | $3,005.00 | ||
| 2023 | $16,100 Land $1,788 Building $14,312 | $140,000 Land $15,550 Building $124,450 | |
| 2019 | $3,571.00 |
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 400 N 8th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1986.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1986–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2014 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 400 N 8th 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 472 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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