Ellis County property record for 897 Samara St, Hays, KS 67601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,300 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.61 acres (26,572 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,869 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 187-25-0-10-05-001.00 |
| Primary APN | 187-25-0-10-05-001.00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,300 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,300 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,300 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 650 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 650 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 26,572 sqft (0.61 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 204 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 816 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 16 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R12806 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 897 SAMARA ST |
| City | HAYS |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67601-9543 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MUNJOR TOWN LOTS, BLOCK 17, LOTS 2 & 4 EX W 10 SECTION 25 TOWNSHIP 14 RANGE 18 |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 14S |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | MUNJOR TOWN LOTS |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,4 |
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS KS |
| Township / Civil Division | FREEDOM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2320 |
| Census Tract | 72600 |
897 Samara St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Ellis County records, as of September 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 897 SAMARA ST, HAYS, KS 67601-9543 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 897 Samara St was $1,869.
Source: Ellis County assessment roll, as of September 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Ellis County |
| County Subdivision | Freedom Township |
| Unified School District | Hays Unified School District 489 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $19,729 Land $1,311 Building $18,418 | $171,560 Land $11,400 Building $160,160 | |
| 2025 | $1,869.00 | ||
| 2023 | $18,692 Land $1,128 Building $17,564 | $162,540 Land $9,810 Building $152,730 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 897 Samara 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 15, 2022 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
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 897 Samara 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 93% of the US · lower than 83% 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 | ELLIS CO RWD 3 serves 200 people · EPA ID KS2005113 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 28 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 2,000 / 50 |
| Nex-Tech Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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