520 S Ransom St is a 1,248 square foot house on a 6,000 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on December 01, 2001 for $20,000. Based on Redfin's Fort Scott data, we estimate the home's value is $71,704.
Single-familyProperty Type
1880Year Built
6,000 sq ftLot Size
$57Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$71,704
$52K since sold in December 2001$2,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 10.4% lower than the average sale price ($80K) of 6 comparable homes.
Updated 2 Bedroom home with Victorian characteristics! Updates include; updated electrical, new sewer line, 3 new ceiling fans, new ceiling in one of the bedrooms, newer carpeting in living room, newer hot water heater. Victorian traits include original Pine Floors in entry (Owner says that they are under the carpet as well), original woodwork, doors, and one light fixture, gingerbread style painting on outside of home. Home features large back porch/utility room with separate ventless gas heater.
Heartland MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #216340
Oct 16, 2008
Listed
$46,000
$37/sq ft
Updated electric, abundant kitchen storage. "Parlor" room could be used as 3rd bedroom. Large utility room/enclosed porch on rear of house. Tenant occupied, prefer notice day in advance to show.
Public Records
Dec 1, 2001
Sold
$20,000
$16/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 1994
Sold
$12,500
$10/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$777 (−7.7%)
$230 + $4,277
$4,507
2024
$842
$213 + $4,449
$4,662
2023
$841 (+1.8%)
$207 + $4,690
$4,897
2022
$826 (−2.2%)
$219 + $4,678
$4,897
2021
$845 (+7.0%)
$207 + $4,600
$4,807
2020
$789 (−2.9%)
$207 + $4,268
$4,475
2019
$813 (−0.3%)
$224 + $3,945
$4,169
2018
$815 (−0.6%)
$224 + $4,024
$4,248
2017
$820 (+5.0%)
$196 + $4,074
$4,270
2013
$781
$217 + $4,095
$4,312
Tax history for 520 S Ransom St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$777 (−7.7%)
$230 + $4,277
$4,507
2024
$842
$213 + $4,449
$4,662
2023
$841 (+1.8%)
$207 + $4,690
$4,897
2022
$826 (−2.2%)
$219 + $4,678
$4,897
2021
$845 (+7.0%)
$207 + $4,600
$4,807
2020
$789 (−2.9%)
$207 + $4,268
$4,475
2019
$813 (−0.3%)
$224 + $3,945
$4,169
2018
$815 (−0.6%)
$224 + $4,024
$4,248
2017
$820 (+5.0%)
$196 + $4,074
$4,270
2013
$781
$217 + $4,095
$4,312
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 592
Basement Type: Partial
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 5
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Foundation Type: Stone
Building Style Type: Old
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Frame Siding
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: F15-FORT SCOTT
Living Sq. Ft: 1,248
Building Sq. Ft: 1,840
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: F15-FORT SCOTT, BLOCK 173, LOT 10, LOT 10 BLK 173
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 480
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,000
Legal Lot Number: 10
Legal Block Number: 173
Municipality Name: USD 234, FORT SCOTT
Acres: 0.1377
Depth Footage: 120
Front Footage: 50
Zoning Code: R2
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
Utility Information
Electricity / Wiring Type: Available
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,248
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: 1994
County: Bourbon County
APN: 006-119-30-0-40-37-005.00-0
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 31, 2026
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Eugene Ware Elementary School
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Fort Scott Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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Fort Scott Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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6% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 109° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
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0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$69,000 – $83,000
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