Cherokee County property record for 535 E 17th St, Baxter Springs, KS 66713
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,099 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $605 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R14046 |
| Primary APN | R14046 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,099 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,099 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,099 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,099 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 165 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R14046 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 535 E 17TH ST |
| City | BAXTER SPRINGS |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66713-1727 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | SOLOMONS BS, S01, T35, R24, BLOCK 17, LOT 1 - 2 |
| Legal Range | 24E |
| Legal Township | 35S |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOLOMONS BS |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE KS |
| Township / Civil Division | BAXTER SPRINGS |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4015 |
| Census Tract | 958600 |
535 E 17th St is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2012.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of July 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 945 MILITARY AVE, BAXTER SPRINGS, KS 66713-1544 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 23, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 23, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 451 / 400 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 535 E 17th St was $605.
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 | $5,444 (+5%) Land $716 Building $4,728 | $47,340 (+4.99%) Land $6,230 Building $41,110 | |
| 2025 | $605.00 | $5,185 Land $576 Building $4,609 | $45,090 Land $5,010 Building $40,080 |
| 2023 | $4,648 Land $1,206 Building $3,442 | $40,420 Land $10,490 Building $29,930 | |
| 2022 | $1,489.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 535 E 17th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 19, 2008
| 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 535 E 17th St is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 66% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 307 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| IdeaTek Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Wisper ISP.
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