Elk County property record for 968 Oxen, Howard, KS 67349
| Property Type | Ranch |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 624 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 40.2 acres (1,751,112 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,000 (Jun 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $317 (2025) |
| APN | 086-13-0-00-00-005.00-0 |
| Primary APN | 086-13-0-00-00-005.00-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 624 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,751,112 sqft (40.2 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 468 sqft |
| Sewer | Septic |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | R481 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 968 OXEN |
| City | HOWARD |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67349 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Ranch |
| Legal Description | UNION CENTER TOWNSHIP, ACRES 40.2, W/2 S/2 SE/4 LESS R/W SECTION 13 TOWNSHIP 29 RANGE 09E |
| Legal Range | 09E |
| Legal Township | 29S |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | UNION CENTER TOWNSHIP |
| Jurisdiction | ELK KS |
| Township / Civil Division | UNION CENTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3079 |
| Census Tract | 965100 |
968 Oxen, an agricultural property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 1997.
Source: Elk County records, as of August 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 324 W 43RD ST N, WICHITA, KS 67204-3224 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 91 / 777 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 968 Oxen was $317.
Source: Elk County assessment roll, as of August 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Elk County |
| County Subdivision | Union Center Township |
| Unified School District | West Elk Unified School District 282 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,780 Land $1,315 Building $465 | $8,000 Land $6,140 Building $1,860 | |
| 2025 | $317.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,623 Land $1,363 Building $260 | $8,440 Land $6,640 Building $1,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 968 Oxen; 1 flood insurance policy is in force nearby.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 968 Oxen is very high, ranking above 93% of the US, with a 0.9% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Very High above 93% of the US · above 96% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.9% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Insurers in high-risk areas may require mitigation or decline coverage; check availability before making an offer.
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 | ELK CO RWD 2 serves 520 people · EPA ID KS2004906 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from PUBLIC WHOLESALE WSD 23 |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli resolved · Nov 2019 Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jul 2019 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 9 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, as of December 31, 2025
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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