Atchison County property record for 481 Ottawa Rd, Potter, KS 66002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1906 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $265 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R9021 |
| Primary APN | R9021 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 716 sqft |
| Basement Area | 343 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 343 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1906 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1906 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 50 ft deep x 140 ft wide |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 334 sqft |
| Deck Area | 32 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Refrigeration |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | R9021 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 481 OTTAWA RD |
| City | POTTER |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66002-8209 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | POOS ADDITION (POTTER), S23, T07, R20E, BLOCK 1, LOT 10, LOT WIDTH: 140.0 LOT DEPTH: 050.0 |
| Legal Range | 20E |
| Legal Township | 07S |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | POOS ADDITION (POTTER) |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | ATCHISON KS |
| Township / Civil Division | MOUNT PLEASANT |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4081 |
| Census Tract | 81600 |
481 Ottawa Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2000.
Source: Atchison County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 481 OTTAWA RD, POTTER, KS 66002-8209 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 2000 |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 2000 |
| Deed Book / Page | 458 / 463 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 481 Ottawa Rd was $265.
Source: Atchison County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Atchison County |
| County Subdivision | Mount Pleasant Township |
| Unified School District | Atchison County Community Schools Unified School District 377 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,572 (-7.38%) Land $182 Building $2,390 | $22,360 (-7.41%) Land $1,580 Building $20,780 | |
| 2025 | $265.00 | $2,777 Land $200 Building $2,577 | $24,150 Land $1,740 Building $22,410 |
| 2023 | $1,876 Land $176 Building $1,700 | $16,310 Land $1,530 Building $14,780 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 481 Ottawa Rd 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 September 2, 2014 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1993) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1993 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 481 Ottawa Rd is moderate, ranking above 43% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 43% of the US · above 52% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 | ATCHISON CO RWD 6 serves 693 people · EPA ID KS2000510 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF ATCHISON |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 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 20 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
May also be available: Brightspeed.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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