Elk County property record for 540 E Adams St, Howard, KS 67349
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,640 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.657 acres (28,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (Oct 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $3,899 (2025) |
| APN | R1575 |
| Primary APN | R1575 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,640 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,640 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 28,600 sqft (0.657 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 220 ft deep x 130 ft wide |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 224 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R1575 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 540 E ADAMS ST |
| City | HOWARD |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67349-9147 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | JACKSON'S 1ST ADDITION, S 130' OF LOTS 1, 3 & 5 BLK 3 & S 5' OF E 70' LOT 157 & E 70' LOTS 159, 161, 163, 165, 167 BLK 85 |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 30S |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | JACKSON'S 1ST ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 3,85 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,3,5 |
| Jurisdiction | ELK KS |
| Township / Civil Division | HOWARD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2090 |
| Census Tract | 965100 |
Source: Elk County records, as of August 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1306 KILLDEER, HOWARD, KS 67349-4913 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 61 / 214 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Elk County assessment roll, as of August 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Elk County |
| County Subdivision | Howard Township |
| Municipality | Howard City |
| Unified School District | West Elk Unified School District 282 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,958 (+30.47%) Land $515 Building $8,443 | $77,900 (+30.49%) Land $4,480 Building $73,420 | |
| 2025 | $3,899.00 | ||
| 2023 | $6,866 Land $483 Building $6,383 | $59,700 Land $4,200 Building $55,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 61% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 HOWARD serves 583 people · EPA ID KS2004901 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from PUBLIC WHOLESALE WSD 23 |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 320 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Twin Valley Cable · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 1,000 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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