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$93,257$47 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $37,500 on May 11, 2020

500 S 5TH ST

INDEPENDENCE, KS 67301
3
Beds
1 / 1
Baths
1,999 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1871
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$93K
$85K low$101K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$37,500 · May 11, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,573 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$9,822 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,421
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$8,401
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$9,535
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$85,410

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMONTGOMERY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Stone (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 54 ft²Shed · 160 ft²Porch · 253 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Independence Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
E
Independence Sr High SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Independence Unified School District 446

Neighborhood · ZIP 67301These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.106
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.22

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.12,167
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.57 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56,952
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75,419
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.65%

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How this home compares

500 S 5th St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Among the oldest homes in Independence 67301

What homes are worth in Independence 67301

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$28K$413K

This home is worth more than 43% of homes in Independence 67301.

How it measures up in Independence 67301

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Independence 67301.

Estimated value$93,257
CheaperTypical $108,347Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$47
CheaperTypical $76Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Living area1,999 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,452 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built1871
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 500 S 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIndependence 67301Montgomery County
Estimated valuepricier than$93,25743% of homes48% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$4721% of homes20% of homes
Living areabigger than1,999 ft²79% of homes81% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac43% of homes38% of homes
Year builtnewer than1871almost no homesalmost no homes

About 500 S 5th St

How much is 500 S 5th St, Independence, KS worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 500 S 5th St, Independence, KS is $93,257 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $85,385 to $101,129. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 500 S 5th St, Independence, KS last sell?

500 S 5th St, Independence, KS last sold on May 11, 2020 for $37,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 500 S 5th St, Independence, KS?

500 S 5th St, Independence, KS has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,999 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 500 S 5th St, Independence, KS built?

500 S 5th St, Independence, KS was built in 1871, making it 155 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 500 S 5th St, Independence, KS?

500 S 5th St, Independence, KS is assigned to Independence Middle School (middle), rated D+; Independence Sr High School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Independence Unified School District 446. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 500 S 5th St, Independence, KS compare to other homes in Independence 67301?

Among the 5,254 homes in Independence 67301, it is worth more than 43% of them ($93,257 against a typical $108,347), its price per square foot is higher than 21% of them ($47 against a typical $76), it is bigger than 79% of them (1,999 ft² against a typical 1,452 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1871 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Montgomery County, it is worth more than 48% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 500 S 5th St, Independence, KS?

The 2025 property tax bill for 500 S 5th St, Independence, KS was $1,573. The county assessed it at $9,822.

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