Atchison County property record for 401 Howard St, Effingham, KS 66023
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,500 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.275 acres (12,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,806 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R4626 |
| Primary APN | R4626 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,500 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,500 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 12,000 sqft (0.275 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 2,314 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 8 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R4626 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 401 HOWARD ST |
| City | EFFINGHAM |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66023-4091 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | EFFINGHAM, S22, T06, R18E, BLOCK 31, LOT 9 & 10, LOT WIDTH: 080.0 LOT DEPTH: 150.0 |
| Legal Range | 18E |
| Legal Township | 06S |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | EFFINGHAM |
| Legal Block | 31 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9,10 |
| Jurisdiction | ATCHISON KS |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2045 |
| Census Tract | 81600 |
401 Howard St is owned by an individual who acquired it in May 2010.
Source: Atchison County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 24, EFFINGHAM, KS 66023-0024 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 28, 2010 |
| Deed Sale | May 28, 2010 |
| Deed Book / Page | 584 / 373 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 401 Howard St was $2,806.
Source: Atchison County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Atchison County |
| County Subdivision | Benton Township |
| Municipality | Effingham City |
| Unified School District | Atchison County Community Schools Unified School District 377 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $16,632 (+6.13%) Land $1,208 Building $15,424 | $144,620 (+6.12%) Land $10,500 Building $134,120 | |
| 2025 | $2,806.00 | $15,672 Land $1,042 Building $14,630 | $136,280 Land $9,060 Building $127,220 |
| 2023 | $13,939 Land $952 Building $12,987 | $121,210 Land $8,280 Building $112,930 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 401 Howard St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 2, 2014
| 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 401 Howard St is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 89% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 EFFINGHAM serves 500 people · EPA ID KS2000502 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) 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 202 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Rainbow Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
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