Thomas County property record for 655 N School Ave, Colby, KS 67701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,227 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,432 (2025) |
| APN | R1949 |
| Primary APN | R1949 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,227 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,227 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 75 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 297 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Deck Area | 20 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R1949 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 655 N SCHOOL AVE |
| City | COLBY |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67701-2131 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | COLBY ORIGINAL, BLOCK 6, LOT BLOCK INFO PART 7,10,A* W 75' OF LOTS 7, 10 & A IN BLK 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLBY ORIGINAL |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,10 |
| Jurisdiction | THOMAS KS |
| Township / Civil Division | COLBY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1059 |
| Census Tract | 953100 |
655 N School Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 1987.
Source: Thomas County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 655 N SCHOOL AVE, COLBY, KS 67701-2131 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 1987 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 1987 |
| Deed Book / Page | 66 / 434 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 655 N School Ave was $1,432.
Source: Thomas County assessment roll, as of September 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| Municipality | Colby City |
| County | Thomas County |
| Unified School District | Colby Public Schools Unified School District 315 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,621 (+2%) Land $1,477 Building $7,144 | $74,960 (+2%) Land $12,840 Building $62,120 | |
| 2025 | $1,432.00 | $8,452 Land $1,485 Building $6,967 | $73,490 Land $12,910 Building $60,580 |
| 2023 | $7,672 Land $1,562 Building $6,110 | $66,710 Land $13,580 Building $53,130 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 655 N School Ave; there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1998.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1998–1999) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1999 · rainfall accumulation |
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 655 N School Ave 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 COLBY serves 5,516 people · EPA ID KS2019302 |
|---|---|
| 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 309 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Vyve Broadband Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| S&T Communications Cable | 1,000 / 100 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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