Cherokee County property record for 444 E 8th St, Baxter Springs, KS 66713
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,876 sqft · built 1800 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $434 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 221-01-0-10-10-025.00-0 |
| Primary APN | 221-01-0-10-10-025.00-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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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 | 1,876 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,312 sqft |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 624 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1800 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1800 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 98 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Terrain | Below Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 240 sqft |
| Utility Building | 200 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 444 E 8TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | BAXTER SPRINGS |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66713-1601 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | DOTY'S ADD BS, S00, T00, R00, BEG 152.8E & 30N SW COR BLK 4 E54 NELY 34.5 N176.4 SWLY 88.1 S TO POB |
| Legal Subdivision | DOTY'S ADD BS |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE KS |
| Township / Civil Division | BAXTER SPRINGS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1081 |
| Census Tract | 958600 |
444 E 8th St is owned by an individual who acquired it in December 2015.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of June 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15854 LAWRENCE 1010, WENTWORTH, MO 64873-9194 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 16, 2015 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 16, 2015 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 1, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 506 / 479 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 444 E 8th St was $434.
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Municipality | Baxter Springs City |
| Unified School District | Baxter Springs Unified School District 508 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $434.00 | $3,812 Land $409 Building $3,403 | $33,150 Land $3,560 Building $29,590 |
| 2023 | $3,417 Land $990 Building $2,427 | $29,710 Land $8,610 Building $21,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 444 E 8th St in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 19, 2008 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 28 (1985–2019) |
| 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 444 E 8th St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 65% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 BAXTER SPRINGS serves 3,852 people · EPA ID KS2002109 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2025 Gross alpha radiation resolved · Jan 2022 |
|---|---|
| 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 332 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| IdeaTek Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Brightspeed, Optic Communications, Wisper ISP.
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