Montgomery County property record for 553 Jay Dr, Independence, KS 67301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,472 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,038 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,473 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R10931 |
| Primary APN | R10931 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,472 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,472 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 20,038 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 256 ft deep x 177 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 483 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R10931 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 553 JAY DR |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67301-8939 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COUNTY CLKS PLT SUNSET VLGE, S12, T33, R15, BLOCK 3, LOT 14, 20045 SQUARE FEET, LOT WIDTH: 177.8 LOT DEPTH: 256.4 |
| Legal Range | 15E |
| Legal Township | 33S |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNTY CLKS PLT SUNSET VLGE |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY KS |
| Township / Civil Division | INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2048 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
553 Jay Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Montgomery County records, as of October 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 553 JAY DR, INDEPENDENCE, KS 67301-8939 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 553 Jay Dr was $1,473, down 11.1% from the year before.
Source: Montgomery County assessment roll, as of October 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Montgomery County |
| County Subdivision | Independence Township |
| Unified School District | Independence Unified School District 446 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,839 (+3%) Land $1,419 Building $11,420 | $111,640 (+3%) Land $12,340 Building $99,300 | |
| 2025 | $1,473.00 (-11.05%) | $12,465 Land $1,419 Building $11,046 | $108,390 Land $12,340 Building $96,050 |
| 2024 | $1,656.00 | ||
| 2023 | $12,755 Land $1,419 Building $11,336 | $110,910 Land $12,340 Building $98,570 | |
| 2019 | $1,664.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 553 Jay Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 12 flood claims nearby since 2007.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 20, 2019 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (2007) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2007 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 553 Jay Dr is low, with a 0.04% 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 | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | MONTGOMERY CO RWD 2 serves 800 people · EPA ID KS2012504 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from PUBLIC WHOLESALE WSD 4 |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 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 90 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Wake Wireless.
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