Montgomery County property record for 715 E Birch St, Independence, KS 67301 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,077 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $364 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 099-31-0-40-03-002.00-0 |
| Primary APN | 099-31-0-40-03-002.00-0 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,077 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,077 sqft |
| Basement Area | 924 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 924 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 80 ft deep x 110 ft wide |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 300 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 300 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
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| Porch Area | 216 sqft |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 715 E BIRCH ST |
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| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67301-4371 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SHERWOODS ADD, S31, T32, R16, LOT 15 & 16, 8673 SQUARE FEET, LOT WIDTH: 110.0 LOT DEPTH: 080.0 |
| Legal Range | 16E |
| Legal Township | 32S |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHERWOODS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 15,16 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY KS |
| Township / Civil Division | INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1037 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
Source: Montgomery County records · APN 099-31-0-40-03-002.00-0
Assessment roll updated November 24, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | PO BOX 822, INDEPENDENCE, KS 67301-0822 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Montgomery County records · Assessment roll updated November 24, 2025 · Last verified June 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 | $364.00 (+4.3%) | $2,231 (+2.67%) Land $539 Building $1,692 | $19,400 (+2.65%) Land $4,690 Building $14,710 |
| 2024 | $349.00 (+22.03%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,173 Land $539 Building $1,634 | $18,900 Land $4,690 Building $14,210 | |
| 2019 | $286.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Montgomery County (20125C), updated June 20, 2019 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 201259506001, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1978–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2018, rainfall accumulation |
| Claims By Storm |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 25% of Kansas |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 394 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Cable One | Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| AMG Technology Investment Group | Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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