Montgomery County property record for 720 S 16th St, Independence, KS 67301
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.32 acres (13,939 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $42 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R4650 |
| Primary APN | R4650 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 13,939 sqft (0.32 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 420 sqft |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R4650 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 720 S 16TH ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67301-4108 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | FOSTER SUB BLK 1&2 FOREST ADD, S36, T32, R15, BLOCK 1, LOT 9 & 10; LOT WIDTH: 100.0 LOT DEPTH: 140.0 |
| Legal Range | 15E |
| Legal Township | 32S |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOSTER SUB BLK 1&2 FOREST ADD |
| Legal Block | 1,2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9,10 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY KS |
| Township / Civil Division | INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
720 S 16th St, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual.
Source: Montgomery County records, as of October 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4208 CR 3960, INDEPENDENCE, KS 67301-7622 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 720 S 16th St was $42, down 2.3% 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 | $271 (+4.23%) Land $271 | $2,260 (-) Land $2,260 | |
| 2025 | $42.00 (-2.33%) | $260 Land $260 | $2,260 Land $2,260 |
| 2024 | $43.00 | ||
| 2023 | $248 Land $233 Building $15 | $2,160 Land $2,030 Building $130 | |
| 2019 | $72.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 720 S 16th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (2007) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2007 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 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 720 S 16th 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 97% of the US · lower than 92% 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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