Montgomery County property record for 705 Washington St, Independence, KS 67301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,486 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $936 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R6117 |
| Primary APN | R6117 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,486 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 917 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 124 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 198 sqft |
| Patio Area | 198 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 400 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R6117 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 705 WASHINGTON ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67301-2712 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DUNKINS ADD, S30, T32, R16, BLOCK 4, LOT 9; LOT WIDTH: 050.0 LOT DEPTH: 124.3 |
| Legal Range | 16E |
| Legal Township | 32S |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | DUNKINS ADD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY KS |
| Township / Civil Division | INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
705 Washington St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Montgomery County records, as of October 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 705 WASHINGTON ST, INDEPENDENCE, KS 67301-2712 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $3,031 (-47.21%) Land $1,219 Building $1,812 | $26,360 (-47.21%) Land $10,600 Building $15,760 | |
| 2025 | $936.00 (+4%) | $5,742 (+12.39%) Land $1,219 Building $4,523 | $49,930 (+12.38%) Land $10,600 Building $39,330 |
| 2024 | $900.00 (+87.5%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,109 Land $1,220 Building $3,889 | $44,430 Land $10,610 Building $33,820 | |
| 2019 | $480.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 705 Washington St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1986.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1986–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2014 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 705 Washington 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 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 472 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 |
| Wake Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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