Osborne County property record for 539 W Hwy 24, Downs, KS 67437
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 3,819 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 2.25 acres (98,010 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $89,000 (Nov 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $6,543 (2025) |
| APN | R1017 |
| Primary APN | R1017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,819 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,513 sqft |
| Basement Area | 734 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 720 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 14 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 98,010 sqft (2.25 acres) |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 748 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 192 sqft |
| Lean-To | 960 sqft |
| Utility Building | 3,200 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | R1017 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 539 W HIGHWAY 24 |
| City | DOWNS |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67437-8802 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S30, T06, R11W, ACRES 2.52, BEG 2025'W & 75'S OF NECOR NE4 TH S22' E14' S114' SWRLY220' W175' NW258' N92' NE94' N12' E230' TO |
| Legal Range | 11W |
| Legal Township | 06S |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | OSBORNE KS |
| Township / Civil Division | ROSS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1122 |
| Census Tract | 474100 |
539 W Hwy 24 is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2003.
Source: Osborne County records, as of October 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 539 W HIGHWAY 24, DOWNS, KS 67437-8802 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| 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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 98 / 59 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 539 W Hwy 24 was $6,543.
Source: Osborne County assessment roll, as of October 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Osborne County |
| County Subdivision | Ross Township |
| Unified School District | Waconda Unified School District 272 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $44,543 Land $2,425 Building $42,118 | $387,330 Land $21,090 Building $366,240 | |
| 2025 | $6,543.00 | ||
| 2023 | $21,958 Land $1,304 Building $20,654 | $190,420 Land $10,820 Building $179,600 |
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 has no flood map on file for 539 W Hwy 24.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 539 W Hwy 24 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 97% of the US · lower than 92% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nex-Tech Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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