The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 66523 sells for about $199,950, or $116 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-0.3%), a market in balance. Homes take about 13 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $798 a month.
ZIP 66523 — Osage City
The housing market in 66523 is characterized by low inventory and stable pricing, reflecting a typical rural Kansas market. Sales activity remains modest, with homes selling at a steady pace. Data for specific ZIP-level metrics like tax history and detailed permit activity are not currently published.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking an affordable, quiet, small-town lifestyle with a lower cost of living compared to larger metro areas.
Median prices moved down 0.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 13 days on market with 0.7 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.0% · poverty 6.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
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ZCTA 66523, Osage County KS
The area is served by Osage City USD 420, which provides standard public education for the rural community.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity.
The local economy is primarily driven by agriculture, local government, and small-scale retail services.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Kansas) — Kansas Residential Property Tax: Annual tax bill calculated as: (Appraised Fair Market Value * 11.5% Assessment Rate) * (Mill Levy / 1,000). The mill levy is the combined tax rate set by local taxing jurisdictions.
Residents typically commute by personal vehicle to nearby employment hubs in Topeka or Emporia.
Local amenities include access to community parks, nearby fishing lakes, and small-town dining options.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and primarily consists of single-family home conversions.
The economy is anchored by local agricultural operations, public school district employment, and regional retail.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicle use via state highway corridors.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing infrastructure.
The Osage County Appraiser's office conducts annual valuations based on market sales data.
Parcels are subject to Osage City municipal taxes and Osage City USD 420 school district levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather events.
Kansas is a judicial foreclosure state requiring court intervention for property liquidation.
Kansas law requires sellers to provide a written disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 66523 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Community green space providing recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.