Johnson County property record for 479 Birch St, Gardner, KS 66030
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,720 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.215 acres (9,371 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $190,100 (Nov 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $4,285 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage Nov 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | CP27800002-0008 |
| Primary APN | CP27800002-0008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,720 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,822 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,320 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,374 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 400 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 974 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,371 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood / Spot |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 28 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | R3842 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 479 BIRCH ST |
| City | GARDNER |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66030-1720 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | FARRINGTON PLACE LT 8 BLK 2 GAC 83 2B 2 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | FARRINGTON PLACE |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSON KS |
| Township / Civil Division | GARDNER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 53707 |
479 Birch St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2017.
Source: Johnson County records, as of May 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 479 BIRCH ST, GARDNER, KS 66030-1720 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Nov 15, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage SUCCESS MORTGAGE PARTNERS INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 4, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 201711 / 4603 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSON KS |
| Property Address | 479 BIRCH ST, GARDNER, KS 66030-1720 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 202112/10326 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Book Page | 202112/10326 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 314 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSON KS |
| Recording Date | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Property Address | 479 BIRCH ST, GARDNER, KS 66030-1720 |
| Document Number | 201711/004603 |
| Book / Page | 201711 / 004603 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 9, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Title Company | KANSAS CITY TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 479 BIRCH ST, GARDNER, KS 66030-1720 |
| Document Number | 201711005357 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201711/005357 |
| Name | SUCCESS MORTGAGE PARTNERS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 479 Birch St was $4,285, up 7.2% from the year before.
Source: Johnson County assessment roll, as of May 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Johnson County |
| Municipality | Gardner City |
| Unified School District | Gardner Edgerton Unified School District 231 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,285.00 (+7.18%) | $35,386 (+7.81%) Land $6,291 Building $29,095 | $307,700 (+7.81%) Land $54,700 Building $253,000 |
| 2024 | $3,998.00 (+4.03%) | $32,822 (+7.17%) Land $6,291 Building $26,531 | $285,400 (+7.17%) Land $54,700 Building $230,700 |
| 2023 | $3,843.00 (+1.77%) | $30,625 (+3.02%) Land $6,291 Building $24,334 | $266,300 (+3.02%) Land $54,700 Building $211,600 |
| 2022 | $3,776.00 | $29,727 Land $5,392 Building $24,335 | $258,500 Land $46,890 Building $211,610 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 479 Birch St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
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 479 Birch St 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 |
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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 GARDNER serves 23,942 people · EPA ID KS2009106 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2021–2023) 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 243 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| ClearWave Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| KWIKOM Communications Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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