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$30,000$20 / 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 87How 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

509 S 8TH ST

INDEPENDENCE, KS 67301
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,503 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$30K
$26K low$34K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$556 (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.$3,513 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,257
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,256
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$3,411
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$30,550

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.0.16
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
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.Shed · 198 ft²Porch · 60 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 · 0.7 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

509 S 8th 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.

  • Worth less than 98% of homes in Independence 67301
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Independence 67301
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Independence 67301
  • Older than 87% of 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
$29K$431K

This home is worth more than 2% 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$30,000
CheaperTypical $109,027Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$20
CheaperTypical $76Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,503 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,444 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 509 S 8th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIndependence 67301Montgomery County
Estimated valuepricier than$30,0002% of homes2% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,503 ft²54% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac23% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than190013% of homes14% of homes

About 509 S 8th St

How much is 509 S 8th St, Independence, KS worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 509 S 8th St, Independence, KS is $30,000 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $26,093 to $33,907. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 509 S 8th St, Independence, KS last sell?

509 S 8th St, Independence, KS last sold on Oct 31, 2017, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 509 S 8th St, Independence, KS?

509 S 8th St, Independence, KS has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,503 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 509 S 8th St, Independence, KS built?

509 S 8th St, Independence, KS was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 509 S 8th St, Independence, KS?

509 S 8th 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 509 S 8th St, Independence, KS compare to other homes in Independence 67301?

Among the 5,237 homes in Independence 67301, it is worth more than 2% of them ($30,000 against a typical $109,027), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($20 against a typical $76), it is bigger than 54% of them (1,503 ft² against a typical 1,444 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1900 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Montgomery County, it is worth more than 2% 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 509 S 8th St, Independence, KS?

The 2025 property tax bill for 509 S 8th St, Independence, KS was $556. The county assessed it at $3,513.

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