Washington County property record for 489 Madison Rd, Palmer, KS 66962
| Property Type | Ranch |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,862 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 55.3 acres (2,408,868 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,341 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R6881 |
| Primary APN | R6881 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,862 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,408,868 sqft (55.3 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 640 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | R6881 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 489 MADISON RD |
| City | PALMER |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66962-8900 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Ranch |
| Legal Description | S07, T05, R03, 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACRES 55.3, E2 NE4 EXC A TR BEG 100'N SE COR N474.5' WSTLY1166.5' S400.5 ' E881' |
| Legal Range | 03E |
| Legal Township | 05S |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON KS |
| Township / Civil Division | SHERMAN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3284 |
| Census Tract | 978700 |
489 Madison Rd, an agricultural property, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Washington County records, as of October 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 489 MADISON RD, PALMER, KS 66962-8900 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 489 Madison Rd was $2,341.
Source: Washington County assessment roll, as of October 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Washington County |
| County Subdivision | Sherman Township |
| Unified School District | Barnes Unified School District 223 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $21,227 (+1.39%) Land $3,939 Building $17,288 | $82,280 (+1.56%) Land $13,130 Building $69,150 | |
| 2025 | $2,341.00 | $20,937 Land $4,089 Building $16,848 | $81,020 Land $13,630 Building $67,390 |
| 2023 | $21,253 Land $4,680 Building $16,573 | $81,890 Land $15,600 Building $66,290 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 489 Madison Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 17, 2015 · 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 | 2 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.
Wildfire risk around 489 Madison Rd is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · above 43% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 | WASHINGTON CO RWD 2 serves 673 people · EPA ID KS2020113 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.6 mg/L (2025) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Blue Valley Technologies Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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