Montgomery County property record for 916 E Poplar St, Independence, KS 67301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 518 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $220 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R6859 |
| Primary APN | R6859 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 518 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 518 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 242 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 16 sqft |
| Deck Area | 98 sqft |
| Patio Area | 98 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 242 sqft |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R6859 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 916 E POPLAR ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67301-4355 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HILL & SUTTERS 1ST ADD, S31, T32, R16, BLOCK 2, LOT 3, 7119 SQUARE FEET, WIDTH: 050.0 LOT DEPTH: 140.0 |
| Legal Range | 16E |
| Legal Township | 32S |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILL & SUTTERS 1ST ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY KS |
| Township / Civil Division | INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
916 E Poplar St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2017.
Source: Montgomery County records, as of October 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 916 E POPLAR ST, INDEPENDENCE, KS 67301-4355 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 8, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 8, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 1, 2017 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 916 E Poplar St was $220, down 0.5% 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 | $1,393 (+2.96%) Land $505 Building $888 | $12,110 (+2.98%) Land $4,390 Building $7,720 | |
| 2025 | $220.00 (-0.45%) | $1,353 Land $505 Building $848 | $11,760 Land $4,390 Building $7,370 |
| 2024 | $221.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,267 Land $505 Building $762 | $11,020 Land $4,390 Building $6,630 | |
| 2019 | $240.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 916 E Poplar St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
| 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 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 916 E Poplar 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 259 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: KWIKOM Communications, Wake Wireless.
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