Bourbon County property record for 511 Couch St, Fort Scott, KS 66701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $436 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 6350-00 |
| Primary APN | 6350-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 720 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| 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 | 114 sqft |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R7526 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 511 COUCH ST |
| City | FORT SCOTT |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66701-2233 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | C71-COUCH'S ADDITION PART II, LOT 5 BLK 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | C71-COUCH'S ADDITION PART II |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | BOURBON KS |
| Township / Civil Division | FORT SCOTT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 955800 |
511 Couch St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2025.
Source: Bourbon County records, as of September 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 511 COUCH ST, FORT SCOTT, KS 66701-2233 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 25, 2025 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 25, 2025 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 25, 2025 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 511 Couch St was $436.
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 | $851 (-67.51%) Land $460 Building $391 | $7,400 (-67.5%) Land $4,000 Building $3,400 | |
| 2025 | $436.00 | $2,619 Land $460 Building $2,159 | $22,770 Land $4,000 Building $18,770 |
| 2023 | $2,267 Land $437 Building $1,830 | $19,710 Land $3,800 Building $15,910 | |
| 2022 | $356.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 511 Couch St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 14, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 511 Couch 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 509 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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