Montgomery County property record for 700 W Beech St, Independence, KS 67301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 3,096 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.56 acres (24,394 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,583 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R2600 |
| Primary APN | R2600 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,096 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,096 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 24,394 sqft (0.56 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 185 ft deep x 132 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 648 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 684 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 777 sqft |
| Deck Area | 334 sqft |
| Patio Area | 334 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R2600 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 700 W BEECH ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67301-2353 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COLLEGE CREST ADD, S25, T32, R15, LOT 10 & 11, 24225 SQUARE FEET, LOT WIDTH: 132.0 LOT DEPTH: 185.0 |
| Legal Range | 15E |
| Legal Township | 32S |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLLEGE CREST ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 10,11 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY KS |
| Township / Civil Division | INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
700 W Beech St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2014.
Source: Montgomery County records, as of October 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 700 W BEECH ST, INDEPENDENCE, KS 67301-2353 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 19, 2014 |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 2014 |
| Prior Sale | May 19, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 20141764 |
| Deed Book / Page | 629 / 295 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 700 W Beech St was $4,583, up 4.4% 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 | $26,757 (+3%) Land $2,069 Building $24,688 | $232,670 (+3%) Land $17,990 Building $214,680 | |
| 2025 | $4,583.00 (+4.4%) | $25,978 Land $2,069 Building $23,909 | $225,890 Land $17,990 Building $207,900 |
| 2024 | $4,390.00 | ||
| 2023 | $23,120 Land $2,070 Building $21,050 | $201,040 Land $18,000 Building $183,040 | |
| 2019 | $3,744.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 700 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 700 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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