Brown County property record for 523 1st Ave E, Horton, KS 66439
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,116 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.6 acres (26,136 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $45,001 (Oct 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,856 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Sale May 2023 Foreclosure + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R7157 |
| Primary APN | R7157 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,116 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,459 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,739 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 476 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,263 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 26,136 sqft (0.6 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 188 ft deep x 130 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 630 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 356 sqft |
| Deck Area | 400 sqft |
| Patio Area | 396 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R7157 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 523 1ST AVE E |
| City | HORTON |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66439-1803 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | HORTON O.T.SUP.PLAT BLK 31, BLOCK 031, E95' LOT 22 & ALL OF LOTS 23 THRU 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | HORTON O.T.SUP.PLAT BLK 31 |
| Legal Block | 31 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22-29 |
| Jurisdiction | BROWN KS |
| Township / Civil Division | HORTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3090 |
| Census Tract | 480800 |
523 1st Ave E is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2023.
Source: Brown County records, as of August 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 523 1ST AVE E, HORTON, KS 66439-1803 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2023 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer TIMIOS INC |
| May 9, 2023 | Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Mar 31, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage MORTGAGE LENDERS AMERICA LLC |
| Mar 31, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage MORTGAGE LENDERS AMERICA LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 27, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 27, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 9, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20231344 |
| Deed Book / Page | 520 / 291 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROWN KS |
| Recording Date | Oct 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 523 1ST AVE E, HORTON, KS 66439-1803 |
| Document Number | 000520/291 |
| Book / Page | 520 / 291 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 12, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 4, 2023 |
| Title Company | TIMIOS INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 999 NW GRAND BLVD, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118-6051 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 221 E 7TH ST, HORTON, KS 66439-1824 |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROWN KS |
| Recording Date | May 9, 2023 |
| Property Address | 523 1ST AVE E, HORTON, KS 66439-1803 |
| Document Number | 000517/739 |
| Book / Page | 517 / 739 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 28, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jun 2, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 999 NW GRAND BLVD # 100, 100, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118-6051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROWN KS |
| Property Address | 523 1ST AVE E, HORTON, KS 66439-1803 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 201700450 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201700450 |
| Name | MORTGAGE LENDERS AMERICA LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROWN KS |
| Property Address | 523 1ST AVE E, HORTON, KS 66439-1803 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 201700449 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201700449 |
| Name | MORTGAGE LENDERS AMERICA LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 523 1st Ave E was $1,856.
Source: Brown County assessment roll, as of August 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Brown County |
| Municipality | Horton City |
| Unified School District | South Brown County Unified School District 430 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $15,410 (+8%) Land $736 Building $14,674 | $134,000 (+8%) Land $6,400 Building $127,600 | |
| 2025 | $1,856.00 | $14,268 Land $651 Building $13,617 | $124,070 Land $5,660 Building $118,410 |
| 2023 | $13,054 Land $382 Building $12,672 | $113,510 Land $3,320 Building $110,190 | |
| 2022 | $1,772.00 |
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 523 1st Ave E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 31, 2022
| 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 523 1st Ave E is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 84% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 HORTON serves 1,514 people · EPA ID KS2001306 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 61 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 500 |
| Rainbow Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 350 / 20 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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