Montgomery County property record for 509 S 12th St, Independence, KS 67301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,136 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $757 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R4171 |
| Primary APN | R4171 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,136 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,136 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 156 sqft |
|---|---|
| Patio Area | 156 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 162 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R4171 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 509 S 12TH ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67301-4218 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FOSTERS BROS SUB, S36, T32, R15, BLOCK 2, LOT 3, ACRES 0.16, LOT WIDTH: 050.0 LOT DEPTH: 140.0 |
| Legal Range | 15E |
| Legal Township | 32S |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOSTERS BROS SUB |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY KS |
| Township / Civil Division | INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
Source: Montgomery County records, as of October 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 509 S 12TH ST, INDEPENDENCE, KS 67301-4218 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Montgomery County assessment roll, as of October 22, 2026
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,785 (+2.99%) Land $1,256 Building $3,529 | $41,610 (+3%) Land $10,920 Building $30,690 | |
| 2025 | $757.00 (+2.99%) | $4,646 (+8.93%) Land $1,256 Building $3,390 | $40,400 (+8.92%) Land $10,920 Building $29,480 |
| 2024 | $735.00 (+91.91%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,265 Land $1,258 Building $3,007 | $37,090 Land $10,940 Building $26,150 | |
| 2019 | $383.00 |
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2007) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2007 · Severe Storms And 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.
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 | 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 149 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 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Wake Wireless.
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