Ellis County property record for 509 E 12th St, Ellis, KS 67637
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,392 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $17,000 (Mar 1990) |
| Tax Bill | $1,260 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 152-09-0-30-02-008.00 |
| Primary APN | 152-09-0-30-02-008.00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,392 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,392 sqft |
| Basement Area | 444 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 50 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 394 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1919 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 56 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R9856 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 509 E 12TH ST |
| City | ELLIS |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67637-1744 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | U P RAILWAY CO SECOND ADDITION, BLOCK 01, LOT 11, SECTION 09 TOWNSHIP 13 RANGE 20 |
| Legal Range | 20W |
| Legal Township | 13S |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | UNION PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANYS 2ND |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS KS |
| Township / Civil Division | ELLIS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2058 |
| Census Tract | 73000 |
509 E 12th St is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 1990.
Source: Ellis County records, as of September 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 316 E 16TH ST, HAYS, KS 67601-3548 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 509 E 12th St was $1,260.
Source: Ellis County assessment roll, as of September 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Ellis County |
| Municipality | Ellis City |
| Unified School District | Ellis Unified School District 388 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,383 (-5.1%) Land $1,021 Building $6,362 | $64,200 (-5.1%) Land $8,880 Building $55,320 | |
| 2025 | $1,260.00 | $7,780 Land $928 Building $6,852 | $67,650 Land $8,070 Building $59,580 |
| 2023 | $6,946 Land $811 Building $6,135 | $60,400 Land $7,050 Building $53,350 |
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 509 E 12th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1993.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 15, 2022 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1993) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1993 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
| 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.
The area around 509 E 12th 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 |
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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 ELLIS serves 2,001 people · EPA ID KS2005114 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jan 2020 |
|---|---|
| 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 362 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Golden Belt Telephone Association Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 2,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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