Franklin County property record for 540 N Birch St, Ottawa, KS 66067
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,030 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R3941 |
| Primary APN | R3941 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,152 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 133 ft deep x 84 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 648 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | O0008515 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 540 N BIRCH ST |
| City | OTTAWA |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66067-1605 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | SHELDON , S9 LT 6 & LTS 8 10 12 BLK 3 SECTION 25 TOWNSHIP 16 RANGE 19E |
| Legal Range | 19E |
| Legal Township | 16S |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHELDON ADDN |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6,8,10 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN KS |
| Township / Civil Division | OTTAWA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2073 |
| Census Tract | 954200 |
540 N Birch St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Franklin County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 N BIRCH ST, OTTAWA, KS 66067-1605 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Deed Book / Page | 97D / 327 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 540 N Birch St was $3,030, up 5.1% from the year before.
Source: Franklin County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Franklin County |
| Municipality | Ottawa City |
| Unified School District | Ottawa Unified School District 290 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $21,448 (+6.09%) Land $5,618 Building $15,830 | $186,500 (+6.09%) Land $48,850 Building $137,650 | |
| 2025 | $3,030.00 (+5.14%) | $20,217 Land $5,152 Building $15,065 | $175,800 Land $44,800 Building $131,000 |
| 2024 | $2,882.00 (+6.11%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,716.00 (+2.65%) | $17,264 Land $3,209 Building $14,055 | $150,120 Land $27,900 Building $122,220 |
| 2022 | $2,646.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 540 N Birch St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 7, 2022 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 540 N Birch St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 88% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 OTTAWA serves 12,604 people · EPA ID KS2005906 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Jul 2024 |
|---|---|
| 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 435 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| KWIKOM Communications Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 2,000 / 50 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
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