Montgomery County property record for 421 N 2nd St, Independence, KS 67301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,239 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,461 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R6461 |
| Primary APN | R6461 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,239 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,172 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,172 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,172 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 276 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R6461 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 421 N 2ND ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67301-3115 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NICHOLS SUB, S30, T32, R16, BLOCK 2, LOT 1; LOT WIDTH: 050.0 LOT DEPTH: 140.0 |
| Legal Range | 16E |
| Legal Township | 32S |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | NICHOLS SUB |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY KS |
| Township / Civil Division | INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
421 N 2nd St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Montgomery County records, as of October 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 421 N 2ND ST, INDEPENDENCE, KS 67301-3115 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 421 N 2nd St was $2,461, up 4.5% 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 | $14,819 (+3%) Land $1,257 Building $13,562 | $128,860 (+3%) Land $10,930 Building $117,930 | |
| 2025 | $2,461.00 (+4.55%) | $14,388 Land $1,257 Building $13,131 | $125,110 Land $10,930 Building $114,180 |
| 2024 | $2,354.00 | ||
| 2023 | $12,805 Land $1,258 Building $11,547 | $111,350 Land $10,940 Building $100,410 | |
| 2019 | $2,046.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 421 N 2nd St 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 421 N 2nd St 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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