Ellis County property record for 503 Walnut St, Hays, KS 67601
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 768 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (Jul 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $1,253 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 183-05-0-10-02-002.00 |
| Primary APN | 183-05-0-10-02-002.00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 768 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 768 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 768 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 65 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 42 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R12620 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 503 WALNUT ST |
| City | HAYS |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67601-4632 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Description | NORMAL COURT, BLOCK 03, S2 LOT 1 & S2 LOT 2 SECTION 05 TOWNSHIP 14 RANGE 18 |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 14S |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORMAL COURT |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS KS |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3027 |
| Census Tract | 72902 |
503 Walnut St, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in July 2005.
Source: Ellis County records, as of September 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4020 LAZY K DR, CASTLE ROCK, CO 80104-7829 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 503 Walnut St was $1,253.
Source: Ellis County assessment roll, as of September 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Ellis County |
| Municipality | Hays City |
| Unified School District | Hays Unified School District 489 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $13,588 (+16.06%) Land $1,818 Building $11,770 | $118,160 (+16.06%) Land $15,810 Building $102,350 | |
| 2025 | $1,253.00 | $11,708 Land $1,655 Building $10,053 | $101,810 Land $14,390 Building $87,420 |
| 2023 | $10,929 Land $1,404 Building $9,525 | $95,040 Land $12,210 Building $82,830 |
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 Walnut St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 15, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 17 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 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 503 Walnut St is low, with less than 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 97% of the US · lower than 92% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 HAYS serves 21,040 people · EPA ID KS2005111 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 416 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 2,000 / 50 |
| Nex-Tech Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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