Seward County property record for 402 Cornell Ave, Liberal, KS 67901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,370 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,836 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | R5554 |
| Primary APN | R5554 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,370 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,370 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 84 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 42 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R5554 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 402 CORNELL AVE |
| City | LIBERAL |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67901-3059 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | PARKVIEW, BLOCK 8, LT 1 LESS W15' |
| Legal Subdivision | PARKVIEW |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SEWARD KS |
| Township / Civil Division | LIBERAL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2042 |
| Census Tract | 965800 |
402 Cornell Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in May 2006.
Source: Seward County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 350 LINN BLVD, LIBERAL, KS 67901-4557 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 2006 |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 2006 |
| Deed Book / Page | 591 / 38 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 402 Cornell Ave was $2,836.
Source: Seward County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Seward County |
| Municipality | Liberal City |
| Unified School District | Liberal Unified School District 480 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $18,043 (+6%) Land $1,080 Building $16,963 | $156,890 (+6%) Land $9,390 Building $147,500 | |
| 2025 | $2,836.00 | $17,021 Land $1,080 Building $15,941 | $148,010 Land $9,390 Building $138,620 |
| 2023 | $2,579.00 (+2.75%) | $14,663 Land $1,080 Building $13,583 | $127,500 Land $9,390 Building $118,110 |
| 2022 | $2,510.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 402 Cornell Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1985.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 5, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1985) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1985 · river or lake flooding |
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.
The area around 402 Cornell Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 LIBERAL serves 19,640 people · EPA ID KS2017504 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 266 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| IdeaTek Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
| Zito Media Fiber · Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| United Wireless Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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