Cherokee County property record for 512 E 8th St, Baxter Springs, KS 66713
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 952 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $13,000 (Nov 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $408 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R13058 |
| Primary APN | R13058 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 952 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 952 sqft |
| Basement Area | 480 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 480 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 226 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R13058 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 512 E 8TH ST |
| City | BAXTER SPRINGS |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66713-1602 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | DOTY'S ADD BS, S01, T35, R24, BLOCK 4, BEG 50E & 30N NW COR BLK 11 M0 4 PB TP1 PG 26 N209 E40 S209 W TO POB & S PRT OF ABAND |
| Legal Range | 24E |
| Legal Township | 35S |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | DOTY'S ADD BS |
| Legal Block | 4,11 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE KS |
| Township / Civil Division | BAXTER SPRINGS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1084 |
| Census Tract | 958600 |
512 E 8th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2018.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of July 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 512 E 8TH ST, BAXTER SPRINGS, KS 66713-1602 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 21, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 21, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 541 / 456 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 512 E 8th St was $408.
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of July 31, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Municipality | Baxter Springs City |
| Unified School District | Baxter Springs Unified School District 508 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,671 (+5.01%) Land $613 Building $3,058 | $31,920 (+5%) Land $5,330 Building $26,590 | |
| 2025 | $408.00 | $3,496 Land $404 Building $3,092 | $30,400 Land $3,510 Building $26,890 |
| 2023 | $367.00 (+32.01%) | $3,167 Land $974 Building $2,193 | $27,540 Land $8,470 Building $19,070 |
| 2022 | $278.00 |
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 512 E 8th 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 November 19, 2008 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 28 (1985–2019) |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 512 E 8th St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 65% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 BAXTER SPRINGS serves 3,852 people · EPA ID KS2002109 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2025 Gross alpha radiation resolved · Jan 2022 |
|---|---|
| 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 332 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| IdeaTek Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Brightspeed, Optic Communications, Wisper ISP.
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