Bourbon County property record for 509 E 16th St, Fort Scott, KS 66701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,128 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $57,500 (Sep 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $1,311 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8323-00 |
| Primary APN | 8323-00 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,128 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,128 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 650 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 300 sqft |
| Deck Area | 264 sqft |
| Patio Area | 264 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R6812 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 509 E 16TH ST |
| City | FORT SCOTT |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66701-3523 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | WASHINGTON PLACE ADDITION, LOT 21 & E 15' OF LOT 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | W15-WASHINGTON PLACE ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 20,21 |
| Jurisdiction | BOURBON KS |
| Township / Civil Division | FORT SCOTT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2071 |
| Census Tract | 956000 |
509 E 16th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2004.
Source: Bourbon County records, as of September 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 509 E 16TH ST, FORT SCOTT, KS 66701-3523 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 509 E 16th St was $1,311.
Source: Bourbon County assessment roll, as of September 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Bourbon County |
| Municipality | Fort Scott City |
| Unified School District | Fort Scott Unified School District 234 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,420 (+7%) Land $636 Building $7,784 | $73,220 (+7%) Land $5,530 Building $67,690 | |
| 2025 | $1,311.00 | $7,869 Land $583 Building $7,286 | $68,430 Land $5,070 Building $63,360 |
| 2023 | $6,811 Land $561 Building $6,250 | $59,230 Land $4,880 Building $54,350 | |
| 2022 | $1,171.00 |
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 16th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 14, 2025 · 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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 17 (1986–1998) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1998 · river or lake flooding |
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 509 E 16th 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 80% of the US · lower than 75% 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 FORT SCOTT serves 7,513 people · EPA ID KS2001104 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 188 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Craw Kan Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 500 / 20 |
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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