Clay County property record for 503 Birch St, Wakefield, KS 67487
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,280 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.202 acres (8,804 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $169,900 (May 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,783 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R6374 |
| Primary APN | R6374 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,280 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,280 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,258 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 660 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 598 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,804 sqft (0.202 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 62 ft wide |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 840 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 32 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R6374 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 503 BIRCH ST |
| City | WAKEFIELD |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67487-9020 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL TOWNSITE WAKEFIELD, S05, T10, R04E, BLOCK 31, LOT 4 & S 12 LOT 5 |
| Legal Range | 04E |
| Legal Township | 10S |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWNSITE WAKEFIELD |
| Legal Block | 31 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4,5 |
| Jurisdiction | CLAY KS |
| Township / Civil Division | REPUBLICAN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3056 |
| Census Tract | 458100 |
503 Birch St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2020.
Source: Clay County records, as of August 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 503 BIRCH ST, WAKEFIELD, KS 67487-9020 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 29, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 29, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 1, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 191 / 206 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 503 Birch St was $3,783.
Source: Clay County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Clay County |
| Municipality | Wakefield City |
| Unified School District | Clay Center Unified School District 379 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $27,588 Land $1,596 Building $25,992 | $239,900 Land $13,880 Building $226,020 | |
| 2025 | $3,783.00 | ||
| 2023 | $19,598 Land $1,326 Building $18,272 | $170,420 Land $11,530 Building $158,890 |
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 503 Birch St 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 May 2, 2014
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 503 Birch St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 95% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 WAKEFIELD serves 846 people · EPA ID KS2002708 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 203 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 2,000 / 50 |
| Twin Valley Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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