Montgomery County property record for 720 N 9th St, Independence, KS 67301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,015 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R6068 |
| Primary APN | R6068 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 56 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 112 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R6068 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 720 N 9TH ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67301-2717 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ELMHURST ADD, S30, T32, R16, S 56' LOT 51; LOT WIDTH: 056.0 LOT DEPTH: 140.0 |
| Legal Range | 16E |
| Legal Township | 32S |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELMHURST ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 51 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY KS |
| Township / Civil Division | INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
720 N 9th St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2026.
Source: Montgomery County records, as of October 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 720 N 9TH ST, INDEPENDENCE, KS 67301-2717 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 720 N 9th St was $1,015, up 2.1% 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 | $6,411 (+2.99%) Land $1,296 Building $5,115 | $55,750 (+2.99%) Land $11,270 Building $44,480 | |
| 2025 | $1,015.00 (+2.11%) | $6,225 Land $1,296 Building $4,929 | $54,130 Land $11,270 Building $42,860 |
| 2024 | $994.00 | ||
| 2023 | $6,270 Land $1,297 Building $4,973 | $54,520 Land $11,280 Building $43,240 | |
| 2019 | $933.00 |
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 720 N 9th 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.
The area around 720 N 9th 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 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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