Harvey County property record for 608 E 1st St, Newton, KS 67114
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,004 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.48 acres (20,909 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,210 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 004-11248 |
| Primary APN | 004-11248 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,004 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,020 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,020 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,020 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 20,909 sqft (0.48 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 127 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 936 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 997 sqft |
| Deck Area | 94 sqft |
| Patio Area | 768 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R12749 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 608 E 1ST ST |
| City | NEWTON |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67114-3944 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | BLAKE'S 2ND ADD, S16, T23, R01E, E28 LT 9, ALL LTS 11, 13 & 15; BLK 10 |
| Legal Range | 01E |
| Legal Township | 23S |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | BLAKE'S 2ND ADD |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9,11,13 |
| Jurisdiction | HARVEY KS |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5038 |
| Census Tract | 30400 |
608 E 1st St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2021.
Source: Harvey County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 608 E 1ST ST, NEWTON, KS 67114-3944 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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 | Aug 10, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 10, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 252 / 61-0062 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 608 E 1st St was $3,210, up 2.4% from the year before.
Source: Harvey County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Harvey County |
| Municipality | Newton City |
| Unified School District | Newton Unified School District 373 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $19,205 (+7.88%) Land $1,178 Building $18,027 | $167,000 (+7.88%) Land $10,240 Building $156,760 | |
| 2025 | $3,210.00 (+2.36%) | $17,802 Land $1,178 Building $16,624 | $154,800 Land $10,240 Building $144,560 |
| 2024 | $3,136.00 (+12.6%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,785.00 (+5.97%) | $15,824 Land $1,178 Building $14,646 | $137,600 Land $10,240 Building $127,360 |
| 2022 | $2,628.00 |
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 608 E 1st St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 26, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1993–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2019 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding,landslides,and Mudslides |
| 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 608 E 1st 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 NEWTON serves 18,433 people · EPA ID KS2007905 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 548 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| IdeaTek Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| KanOkla Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Nextlink, Verizon.
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