Clay County property record for 505 Birch St, Wakefield, KS 67487
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,472 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.287 acres (12,496 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,067 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R6369 |
| Primary APN | R6369 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,472 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,472 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,496 sqft (0.287 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 88 ft wide |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 750 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 478 sqft |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Patio Area | 312 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R6369 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 505 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 6 & N 38 LOT 5 |
| Legal Range | 04E |
| Legal Township | 10S |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWNSITE WAKEFIELD |
| Legal Block | 31 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,6 |
| Jurisdiction | CLAY KS |
| Township / Civil Division | REPUBLICAN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3056 |
| Census Tract | 458100 |
505 Birch St, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Clay County records, as of August 25, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 74, WAKEFIELD, KS 67487-0074 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 505 Birch St was $2,067.
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 | $15,088 Land $2,223 Building $12,865 | $131,200 Land $19,330 Building $111,870 | |
| 2025 | $2,067.00 | ||
| 2023 | $13,875 Land $1,869 Building $12,006 | $120,650 Land $16,250 Building $104,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 505 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 505 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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