Montgomery County property record for 609 W Laurel St, Independence, KS 67301
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,282 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $82 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R3739 |
| Primary APN | R3739 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,282 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,282 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 75 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R3739 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 609 W LAUREL ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67301-3343 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | ORIG PLAT, S36, T32, R15, W 40' LT 1; N 15' W 40' LT 2 BLK 36; LOT WIDTH: 040.0 LOT DEPTH: 075.0 |
| Legal Range | 15E |
| Legal Township | 32S |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIG PLAT |
| Legal Block | 36 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY KS |
| Township / Civil Division | INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1070 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
609 W Laurel St, residential vacant land, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in March 2023.
Source: Montgomery County records, as of October 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 613 W LAUREL ST, INDEPENDENCE, KS 67301-3343 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 14, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 14, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 13, 2023 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 609 W Laurel St was $82, down 1.2% from the year before.
Source: Montgomery County assessment roll, as of October 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Municipality | Independence City |
| Unified School District | Independence Unified School District 446 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $450 (-) Land $450 | $3,750 (-) Land $3,750 | |
| 2025 | $82.00 (-1.2%) | $450 Land $450 | $3,750 Land $3,750 |
| 2024 | $83.00 | ||
| 2023 | $5,073 Land $1,070 Building $4,003 | $44,110 Land $9,300 Building $34,810 | |
| 2019 | $677.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 609 W Laurel St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 11 flood claims nearby since 1984.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1984–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
The area around 609 W Laurel St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 INDEPENDENCE serves 8,464 people · EPA ID KS2012508 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 2 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 453 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| KWIKOM Communications Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Wake Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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