Ellsworth County property record for 537 Main St, Lorraine, KS 67459
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,076 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $5,000 (Jun 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $159 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 175-16-0-40-10-006.00-0 |
| Primary APN | 175-16-0-40-10-006.00-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,076 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,076 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 936 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 21 sqft |
| Deck Area | 88 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 05279 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 537 MAIN ST |
| City | LORRAINE |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67459-9356 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL CITY, BLOCK 9, LOT 4 - 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL CITY |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4-6 |
| Jurisdiction | ELLSWORTH KS |
| Township / Civil Division | GREEN GARDEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1078 |
| Census Tract | 86600 |
537 Main St is owned by an individual who bought it in June 1999.
Source: Ellsworth County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5515 G ST, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205-3435 |
| 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 | Jun 1, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 82 / 511 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 537 Main St was $159, up 0.6% from the year before.
Source: Ellsworth County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Ellsworth County |
| County Subdivision | Green Garden Township |
| Municipality | Lorraine City |
| Unified School District | Central Plains Unified School District 112 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $848 (+9.99%) Land $121 Building $727 | $7,370 (+1%) Land $1,050 Building $6,320 | |
| 2025 | $159.00 (+0.63%) | $771 Land $59 Building $712 | $6,700 Land $510 Building $6,190 |
| 2024 | $158.00 | ||
| 2023 | $897 Land $41 Building $856 | $7,800 Land $360 Building $7,440 |
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 537 Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 9, 2021 · 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 | 2 in force |
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 537 Main 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 LORRAINE serves 140 people · EPA ID KS2005303 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 68 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| H&B Cable Service Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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