Cherokee County property record for 517 E 6th St, Galena, KS 66739
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,289 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $539 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R10678 |
| Primary APN | R10678 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,289 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 934 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 117 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 200 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R10678 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 517 E 6TH ST |
| City | GALENA |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66739-1720 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | ROSENTHALLS GA, S14, T34, R25, BLOCK 15, LOT 259 - 260 |
| Legal Range | 25E |
| Legal Township | 34S |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROSENTHALLS GA |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 259,260 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE KS |
| Township / Civil Division | GALENA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2028 |
| Census Tract | 958500 |
517 E 6th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2014.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of July 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 517 E 6TH ST, GALENA, KS 66739-1720 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 13, 2014 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 13, 2014 |
| Deed Book / Page | 482 / 679 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 9, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0482000679 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 517 E 6th St was $539.
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of July 31, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Municipality | Galena City |
| Unified School District | Galena Unified School District 499 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,818 (+4.98%) Land $305 Building $3,513 | $33,200 (+5%) Land $2,650 Building $30,550 | |
| 2025 | $539.00 | $3,637 Land $451 Building $3,186 | $31,620 Land $3,920 Building $27,700 |
| 2023 | $3,317 Land $524 Building $2,793 | $28,850 Land $4,560 Building $24,290 | |
| 2022 | $401.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 517 E 6th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1993.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1993–1995) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1995 · 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 517 E 6th St is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 95% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 GALENA serves 2,743 people · EPA ID KS2002113 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MO AMERICAN JOPLIN |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 266 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optic Communications.
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