215 S 5th St

Independence, KS 67301

$369,900
Price
5
Beds
4,552 Sq. Ft.
$81 / Sq. Ft.
4,552
Sq. Ft.
$81
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

A Greek revival mansion built exclusively for Harry Ford Sinclair, founder of the Sinclair Oil Company. This residence with 12 rooms was built in 1906, at a cost of $25,000. It is defined by its huge front porch pillars plus its distinctive red tile roof and gold masonry. It has seven bedrooms of which two reside in the attic as guest bedrooms. The fifth bedroom on the second floor can serve as a nursery. The home features an impressive entryway with a grand staircase leading to the second floor....A Greek revival mansion built exclusively for Harry Ford Sinclair, founder of the Sinclair Oil Company. This residence with 12 rooms was built in 1906, at a cost of $25,000. It is defined by its huge front porch pillars plus its distinctive red tile roof and gold masonry. It has seven bedrooms of which two reside in the attic as guest bedrooms. The fifth bedroom on the second floor can serve as a nursery. The home features an impressive entryway with a grand staircase leading to the second floor. The staircase also has shorter than usual risers to accommodate Mr. Sinclair’s limp from a hunting accident. Pay special attention to the first floor and its beautiful Birdseye Maple Woodwork with hand-carved features on the pillars and staircase. Other rooms on the first floor include a large living room, a dining room, a library/study and a kitchen with an attached laundry room. Two gorgeous fireplaces are located on the first floor (one in the living room and one in the Library/Study that also features pocket doors and a beamed ceiling). The Library/Study also has a half-bath and walks out to the large porch on the West side of the house. The second floor consists of four to five bedrooms with the Master bedroom at the front of the house that includes a full private bathroom. This bedroom also opens to a large balcony that extends the full length of the front porch and side porch on the South side. Another full bathroom is located on the second floor to serve the other bedrooms. The walkup attic is unfinished in the main part and has a nonfunctional bath that could be brought back to life. There is also a rainwater catcher that could be functional again. The basement houses a very cool poker/recreation room with beamed ceilings, tiled floor, fireplace and half bath as well. Beautiful landscaping with trees and flowers and its location on a quiet street near churches, the public library and downtown businesses make it the ideal place to call home!
  1. Listed by Cynthia White • Bill White Realty
    P: (620)-331-7060 C: (620)-330-1809 cindy@billwhiterealty.com

Property Details for 215 South 5th Street

Architectural Style
Victorian
LISTING UPDATED: 03/26/2026 02:20 PM

Property Details for 215 South 5th Street

StatusActive
MLS #2606923
Days on Market74
Taxes$6,000 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1906
Lot Size0.30 AC / 13,068 SF
CountyMontgomery County
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Building Information for 215 South 5th Street

Stories-Year Built1906Building Size-Lot Size0.30 AC / 13,068 SF

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Property Information for 215 South 5th Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Independence
  • County Or Parish: Montgomery, KS
  • Directions: From Main and Penn in downtown Independence, go east on Main (hwy 160) to 5th Street, go south to 215. On west side of the street.
  • Latitude: 37.22133
  • Longitude: -95.704377
  • MLS Area Major: 496 - Montgomery County, KS
  • Zip Code: 67301
  • State Or Province: KS
  • Subdivision: Other
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: None
  • Association: No
  • Tax Abatement YN: No
  • Tax Special Amount: 0
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,000.00
  • Parcel Number: 0630993102026009000
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,000.00
  • Tax Legal Description: ORIG PLAT, S31, T32, R16, ACRES 0.3, LT 5 & S 35' LT 4 BLK 68; Lot Width: 140.0 Lot Depth: 085.0.
School Information
  • High School District: Independence
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
Owner
  • Ownership: Private
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished SqFt: 3,752.00
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 800.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: See Remarks
  • Living Area: 4,552.00
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Area: 13,068.00
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 140 x 85
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size SqFt: 13,068.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Property and Assessments
  • Construction Materials: Brick/Mortar
  • Documents Count: 1
  • Age Description: 101 Years/More
  • FEMA 100 Yr Flood Plain: No
  • Special Documents Required YN: 0
  • Photos Count: 96
  • Property Attached: No
  • Year Built: 1906
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Laundry Features: Off The Kitchen
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
  • Roof: Tile
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Free-Standing Electric Oven, Washer
  • Basement Features: Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Bathrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Cooling: Electric
  • Central Air YN: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Basement, Living Room, Other, Library
  • Fireplaces Total: 4
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Dining Area Features: Formal
  • Floors: 2 Stories
  • Other Structures: Garage(s)
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
  • Room List: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 4, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Half Bath, Half Bath 2, Bonus Room
Room Information
Room
  • Other Room Features: Den/Study, Entry, Fam Rm Main Level, Family Room, Formal Living Room, Library, Mud Room
Room 1
  • Room Features: Wood Floor
  • Levels: Second
  • RoomType1: Bedroom 1
Room 2
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 3
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 4
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room 5
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 6
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room 7
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
Room 8
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Half Bath
Room 9
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Half Bath 2
Room 10
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
Multi Family
Income & Expenses
  • Maintenance Provided YN: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Deposit: Security 1st Title

Property History for 215 South 5th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 13, 2026

Listed (Active)

HEARTLANDMLS #2606923

$369,900—
Jan 27, 2023

Sold

HEARTLANDMLS #45493

—
Oct 27, 2022

Pending

HEARTLANDMLS #45493

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/13/2026

Listed (Active)

HEARTLANDMLS #2606923

$369,900
01/27/2023

Sold

HEARTLANDMLS #45493

—
10/27/2022

Pending

HEARTLANDMLS #45493

—

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 215 South 5th Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,543Additions$32,550Total$34,093
Tax Record2024$5,963 ($497 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt4,352 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,752 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt600 SqFtStories2Lot Size13,068 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1906CountyMONTGOMERYAPN099-31-0-20-26-009.00-0Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 215 South 5th Street

This home is within Independence School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Eisenhower Elementary School
Public - PK to 2
Independence Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Independence Sr High School
Public - 9 to 12
Bridges Academy
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Eisenhower Elementary School
PublicPK to 2

Independence Middle School
Public6 to 8

Independence Sr High School
Public9 to 12

Bridges Academy
Public6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 215 South 5th Street, Independence, KS 67301

215 South 5th Street is a single family home for sale in Independence, KS 67301. This property was listed for sale on March 13, 2026 by Bill White Realty, it's currently listed at $369,900. It has been on the market for a total of 74 days and was last sold on January 27, 2023. This listing's school district is Independence School District. Nearby schools include Eisenhower Elementary School, Independence Middle School and Independence Sr High School. 215 South 5th Street is a 5-bed, 4-bath, 4,552 sqft single family home built in 1906.

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