Montgomery County property record for 700 E Birch St, Independence, KS 67301 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,392 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,119 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 099-31-0-10-42-003.00-0 |
| Primary APN | 099-31-0-10-42-003.00-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,392 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,721 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,721 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 980 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 741 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 71 ft deep x 115 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 505 sqft |
| Deck Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 700 E BIRCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67301-4326 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SHERWOODS ADD, S31, T32, R16, LOT 7, 8073 SQUARE FEET, LOT WIDTH 115.5' LOT DEPTH 71' |
| Legal Range | 16E |
| Legal Township | 32S |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHERWOODS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY KS |
| Township / Civil Division | INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
Source: Montgomery County records · APN 099-31-0-10-42-003.00-0
Assessment roll updated November 24, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 700 E BIRCH ST, INDEPENDENCE, KS 67301-4326 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 16, 2019 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 16, 2019 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 24, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 22, 2019 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Montgomery County records · Assessment roll updated November 24, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Municipality | Independence City |
| Unified School District | Independence Unified School District 446 (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,119.00 (+4.59%) | $12,516 (+12.36%) Land $526 Building $11,990 | $108,830 (+12.36%) Land $4,570 Building $104,260 |
| 2024 | $2,026.00 (+37.54%) | ||
| 2023 | $11,139 Land $526 Building $10,613 | $96,860 Land $4,570 Building $92,290 | |
| 2019 | $1,473.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Montgomery County (20125C), updated June 20, 2019 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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