Johnson County property record for 491 Birch St, Gardner, KS 66030
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,571 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.345 acres (15,011 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Feb 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,435 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | CP27800002-0011 |
| Primary APN | CP27800002-0011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,571 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,665 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,331 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,304 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 240 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,064 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,011 sqft (0.345 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood / Spot |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 222 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | R3845 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 491 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 11 BLK 2 GAC 83 2B 2 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | FARRINGTON PLACE |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSON KS |
| Township / Civil Division | GARDNER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 53707 |
491 Birch St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2021.
Source: Johnson County records, as of May 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 491 BIRCH ST, GARDNER, KS 66030-1720 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 9, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 9, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 25, 2015 |
| Deed Book / Page | 202102 / 3747 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 13, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 201509/002930 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSON KS |
| Recording Date | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 491 BIRCH ST, GARDNER, KS 66030-1720 |
| Document Number | 202102/3747 |
| Book / Page | 202102 / 3747 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2022 |
| Title Company | CONTINENTAL, CONTINENTAL TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Document Number | 2021023749 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202102/3749 |
| Name | NATIONAL BANK OF KANSAS CITY |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 491 Birch St was $4,435, up 7.3% 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 | $4,435.00 (+7.28%) | $36,570 (+7.91%) Land $6,732 Building $29,838 | $318,000 (+7.91%) Land $58,540 Building $259,460 |
| 2024 | $4,134.00 (+4.87%) | $33,890 (+7.95%) Land $6,732 Building $27,158 | $294,700 (+7.95%) Land $58,540 Building $236,160 |
| 2023 | $3,942.00 (+3.49%) | $31,395 (+4.72%) Land $6,732 Building $24,663 | $273,000 (+4.72%) Land $58,540 Building $214,460 |
| 2022 | $3,809.00 | $29,980 Land $5,574 Building $24,406 | $260,700 Land $48,470 Building $212,230 |
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 491 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 491 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 |
|---|
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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