Cherokee County property record for 940 E 27th St, Baxter Springs, KS 66713
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,660 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 1.61 acres (70,132 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $147,500 (Nov 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,135 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 221-12-0-40-01-002.00-0 |
| Primary APN | 221-12-0-40-01-002.00-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,660 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,660 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 70,132 sqft (1.61 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 285 ft deep x 248 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 714 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 1,678 sqft |
| Deck Area | 90 sqft |
| Utility Building | 390 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 940 E 27TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | BAXTER SPRINGS |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66713-2291 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | GAINESWOOD SUB-DIV BS, ACRES 1.6, E/2 & E15 W/2 LOT 2 EXC BEG NE COR LOT 2 TH W15.2 SELY 285.4 TO S LN LOT 2 E2.1 N285 TO |
| Legal Range | 24E |
| Legal Township | 35S |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | GAINESWOOD SUB-DIV BS |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE KS |
| Township / Civil Division | BAXTER SPRINGS |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5001 |
| Census Tract | 958600 |
940 E 27th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2017.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of April 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 940 E 27TH ST, BAXTER SPRINGS, KS 66713-2291 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 20, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 20, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 1, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 529 / 218 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 940 E 27th St was $3,135.
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Municipality | Baxter Springs City |
| Unified School District | Baxter Springs Unified School District 508 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,135.00 | $24,712 Land $1,756 Building $22,956 | $214,890 Land $15,270 Building $199,620 |
| 2023 | $22,149 Land $1,908 Building $20,241 | $192,600 Land $16,590 Building $176,010 |
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 940 E 27th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1994.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 19, 2008 · 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 | 1 (1994) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1994 · rainfall accumulation |
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 940 E 27th St is moderate, ranking above 47% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 47% of the US · above 57% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 BAXTER SPRINGS serves 3,852 people · EPA ID KS2002109 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2025 Gross alpha radiation resolved · Jan 2022 |
|---|---|
| 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 60 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| IdeaTek Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Brightspeed, Wisper ISP.
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