Montgomery County property record for 517 E Birch St, Independence, KS 67301 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,392 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $388 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 099-31-0-40-08-002.00-0 |
| Primary APN | 099-31-0-40-08-002.00-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,392 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,392 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 396 sqft |
| Deck Area | 140 sqft |
| Patio Area | 382 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 132 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 517 E BIRCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67301-4323 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BODWELLS ADD, S31, T32, R16, W 50' E 100' BLK 1; LOT WIDTH: 050.0 LOT DEPTH: 160.0 |
| Legal Range | 16E |
| Legal Township | 32S |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | BODWELLS ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY KS |
| Township / Civil Division | INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
Source: Montgomery County records · APN 099-31-0-40-08-002.00-0
Assessment roll updated November 24, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 517 E BIRCH ST, INDEPENDENCE, KS 67301-4323 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 09, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 09, 2022 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Montgomery County records · Assessment roll updated November 24, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Municipality | Independence City |
| Unified School District | Independence Unified School District 446 (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $388.00 (+4.02%) | $2,381 (+12.36%) Land $532 Building $1,849 | $20,710 (+12.37%) Land $4,630 Building $16,080 |
| 2024 | $373.00 (-43.05%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,119 Land $532 Building $1,587 | $18,430 Land $4,630 Building $13,800 | |
| 2019 | $655.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Montgomery County (20125C), updated June 20, 2019 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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