Montgomery County property record for 709 S 17th St, Independence, KS 67301
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.32 acres (13,939 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $44 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R4480 |
| Primary APN | R4480 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 13,939 sqft (0.32 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R4480 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 709 S 17TH ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67301-4111 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | BLOOMS ADD, S36, T32, R15, BLOCK 13, LOT 3 & 4, ACRES 0.32, LOT WIDTH: 100.0 LOT DEPTH: 140.0 |
| Legal Range | 15E |
| Legal Township | 32S |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | BLOOMS ADD |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,4 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY KS |
| Township / Civil Division | INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2076 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
709 S 17th St, residential vacant land, is owned by a company that acquired it in July 2023.
Source: Montgomery County records, as of October 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 RAINSVILLE RD, PETALUMA, CA 94952-8121 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 27, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 27, 2023 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 20, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 29, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 600/1303 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 709 S 17th St was $44, down 2.2% 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 | $244 (-) Land $244 | $2,030 (-) Land $2,030 | |
| 2025 | $44.00 (-2.22%) | $244 Land $244 | $2,030 Land $2,030 |
| 2024 | $45.00 | ||
| 2023 | $218 Land $218 | $1,820 Land $1,820 | |
| 2019 | $64.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 709 S 17th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2018.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2018 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 709 S 17th St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 89% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 91 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 |
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