Ford County property record for 717 Walnut St, Ford, KS 67842
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,852 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $9,515 (Jan 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $820 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | FCO0104 |
| Primary APN | FCO0104 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,852 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,852 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,852 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,852 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 548 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R13680 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 717 WALNUT ST |
| City | FORD |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67842-9484 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL TOWN - FORD CITY, S05, T28, R22, S 100' LTS 13-18 BLK 54 |
| Legal Range | 22W |
| Legal Township | 28S |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN FORD CITY |
| Legal Block | 54 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13-18 |
| Jurisdiction | FORD KS |
| Township / Civil Division | FORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2188 |
| Census Tract | 961700 |
717 Walnut St is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 1996.
Source: Ford County records, as of September 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 163, FORD, KS 67842-0163 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 206 / 408 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 717 Walnut St was $820.
Source: Ford County assessment roll, as of September 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Ford County |
| County Subdivision | Ford Township |
| Municipality | Ford City |
| Unified School District | Bucklin Unified School District 459 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,314 (+3.99%) Land $437 Building $4,877 | $46,210 (+4.01%) Land $3,800 Building $42,410 | |
| 2025 | $820.00 | $5,110 Land $420 Building $4,690 | $44,430 Land $3,650 Building $40,780 |
| 2023 | $787.00 (+12.75%) | $4,679 Land $403 Building $4,276 | $40,680 Land $3,500 Building $37,180 |
| 2022 | $698.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 717 Walnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1990.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 25, 2009 · 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 Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1990) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1990 · river or lake flooding |
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 717 Walnut St is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 75% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 FORD serves 204 people · EPA ID KS2005709 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | Nitrate not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Coliform assessment Sep 2020 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 10 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 83 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| United Wireless Communications Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| IdeaTek Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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