Montgomery County property record for 505 E Locust St, Independence, KS 67301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,099 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,818 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 099-30-0-40-13-002.00-0 |
| Primary APN | 099-30-0-40-13-002.00-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,099 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,099 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,099 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,099 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 96 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 324 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 324 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 225 sqft |
| Deck Area | 70 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 505 E LOCUST ST |
|---|---|
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67301-3146 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NICHOLS SUB, S30, T32, R16, 6837 SQUARE FEET, E 70' LT 12; N 46' E 70' LT 11 BLK 2; LOT WIDTH: 070.0 LOT DEPTH: 096.0 |
| Legal Range | 16E |
| Legal Township | 32S |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | NICHOLS SUB |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11,12 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY KS |
| Township / Civil Division | INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
Source: Montgomery County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 703, INDEPENDENCE, KS 67301-0703 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 7, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | May 7, 2024 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 6, 2018 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Montgomery County assessment roll, as of November 24, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Municipality | Independence City |
| Unified School District | Independence Unified School District 446 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,818.00 (+4.66%) | $10,873 (+12.36%) Land $1,249 Building $9,624 | $94,550 (+12.36%) Land $10,860 Building $83,690 |
| 2024 | $1,737.00 (+11.42%) | ||
| 2023 | $9,677 Land $1,250 Building $8,427 | $84,150 Land $10,870 Building $73,280 | |
| 2019 | $1,559.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 20, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 19 (1984–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 19 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2019 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding,landslides,and Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 66% 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 INDEPENDENCE serves 8,464 people · EPA ID KS2012508 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) 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 214 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| KWIKOM Communications Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Nextlink, Wake Wireless.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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