Montgomery County property record for 400 Westminster Pl, Independence, KS 67301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,562 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,554 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R6258 |
| Primary APN | R6258 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,562 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,562 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Precast Concrete Panel |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 165 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R6258 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 400 WESTMINSTER PL |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67301-2836 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WESTMINSTER SUB, S30, T32, R16, LOT 35, ACRES 0.15, LOT WIDTH: 050.0 LOT DEPTH: 130.0 |
| Legal Range | 16E |
| Legal Township | 32S |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTMINSTER SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY KS |
| Township / Civil Division | INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
400 Westminster Pl is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2023.
Source: Montgomery County records, as of October 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 400 WESTMINSTER PL, INDEPENDENCE, KS 67301-2836 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 2023 |
| Prior Sale | Nov 6, 2013 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 400 Westminster Pl was $1,554, up 4.7% 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 | $9,717 (+2.99%) Land $1,235 Building $8,482 | $84,500 (+3%) Land $10,740 Building $73,760 | |
| 2025 | $1,554.00 (+4.72%) | $9,435 Land $1,235 Building $8,200 | $82,040 Land $10,740 Building $71,300 |
| 2024 | $1,484.00 | ||
| 2023 | $8,397 Land $1,234 Building $7,163 | $73,020 Land $10,730 Building $62,290 | |
| 2019 | $1,228.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 400 Westminster Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 | 19 (1984–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 19 |
| 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 400 Westminster Pl 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 67% of the US · lower than 66% 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 214 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Nextlink, Wake Wireless.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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