Montgomery County property record for 617 W Beech St, Independence, KS 67301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,284 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,542 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R2643 |
| Primary APN | R2643 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,284 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,284 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 372 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R2643 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 617 W BEECH ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67301-2435 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | KINGS SUB BLK 3;E/2 BLK 4, S25, T32, R15, LOT 5, 8034 SQUARE FEET, LOT WIDTH: 060.0 LOT DEPTH: 135.0 |
| Legal Range | 15E |
| Legal Township | 32S |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | KINGS SUB BLK 3;E/2 BLK 4 |
| Legal Block | 3,4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY KS |
| Township / Civil Division | INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2028 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
617 W Beech St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2022.
Source: Montgomery County records, as of October 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 617 W BEECH ST, INDEPENDENCE, KS 67301-2435 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 24, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 24, 2022 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 617 W Beech St was $1,542, up 4.8% 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 | $9,646 (+3%) Land $1,306 Building $8,340 | $83,880 (+3%) Land $11,360 Building $72,520 | |
| 2025 | $1,542.00 (+4.76%) | $9,365 Land $1,306 Building $8,059 | $81,440 Land $11,360 Building $70,080 |
| 2024 | $1,472.00 | ||
| 2023 | $8,336 Land $1,308 Building $7,028 | $72,480 Land $11,370 Building $61,110 | |
| 2019 | $1,104.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 617 W Beech St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 11 flood claims nearby since 1994.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 25 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 25 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1994–2025) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 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 617 W Beech 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 |
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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 204 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 |
May also be available: Wake Wireless.
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