Harvey County property record for 617 W 8th St, Newton, KS 67114
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,823 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,038 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $167,500 (Sep 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,881 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 004-07906 |
| Primary APN | 004-07906 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,823 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,823 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 20,038 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 164 ft deep x 121 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 564 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 323 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R9371 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 617 W 8TH ST |
| City | NEWTON |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67114-2603 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | NICHOLSON ADD TO NEWTON, S18, T23, R01E, LT 6 & 7, BLK 2 EXC BEG SE COR LT 6, E22(S), S58, SWLY25(S) ALG N LI AMBLESIDE LN, |
| Legal Range | 01E |
| Legal Township | 23S |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | NICHOLSON ADD TO NEWTON |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6,7 |
| Jurisdiction | HARVEY KS |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3029 |
| Census Tract | 30200 |
617 W 8th St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2016.
Source: Harvey County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 617 W 8TH ST, NEWTON, KS 67114-2603 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 241 / 321 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 617 W 8th St was $4,881, up 8.2% 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 | $28,695 (+6%) Land $1,824 Building $26,871 | $249,520 (+6%) Land $15,860 Building $233,660 | |
| 2025 | $4,881.00 (+8.18%) | $27,071 Land $1,824 Building $25,247 | $235,400 Land $15,860 Building $219,540 |
| 2024 | $4,512.00 (+11.22%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,057.00 (+5.6%) | $22,897 Land $1,570 Building $21,327 | $199,100 Land $13,650 Building $185,450 |
| 2022 | $3,842.00 |
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 617 W 8th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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 617 W 8th 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.4% 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 453 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| IdeaTek Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
| Nextlink Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| KanOkla Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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