The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 67431 sells for about $170,000, or $118 per square foot.
Prices are up +16.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 84 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $748 a month.
ZIP 67431 — Chapman
The Ellsworth housing market is experiencing steady price appreciation driven by low inventory and consistent demand. While sales volume remains modest, the market is showing signs of growth compared to previous years. Buyers are finding a stable environment, though limited supply remains a constraint.
This area is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, affordable, small-town lifestyle in a rural Kansas setting.
Median prices moved up 16.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 84 days on market with 7.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.7% · poverty 8.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 67439, Ellsworth County, KS
The area is served by Ellsworth USD 327, which provides public education for the rural community.
The region is subject to standard Kansas climate risks, including severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and occasional drought conditions.
Ellsworth serves as the primary trading center for the county with a stable, agriculture-focused economy.
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.
Commutes are primarily local within the county, with limited transit options requiring personal vehicle use.
Local amenities include historic downtown sites, community parks, and proximity to Kanopolis State Park and Reservoir.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and steady demand from local workers and small-town residents.
The economy is driven by agriculture, local government, and small-scale retail services.
Transportation relies on regional highway access; no public transit systems are available.
Development is focused on maintaining existing infrastructure and supporting small-scale residential growth.
The Ellsworth County Appraiser's office manages property valuations for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Ellsworth USD 327 school district taxes and county-wide levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to wind and hail damage.
Data derived from US Census Bureau and local market reports.
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.
- SpareTime Interactive Entertainment4.315.3 mi
- Acorns Resort4.615 mi
- Warrior Zone4.515.7 mi
- B&B Theatres Junction City Gem4.510.7 mi
- Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library & Museum4.810.5 mi
- Milford State Park4.712.1 mi
- Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad4.610.5 mi
- World's Largest Belt Buckle4.711.2 mi
- Geary State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area4.510.1 mi
- Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library & Museum4.810.5 mi
- Eisenhower Presidential Museum4.910.4 mi
- US Cavalry Museum4.614.9 mi
- Seelye Mansion4.810.3 mi
- Old Abilene Town4.510.6 mi
- Milford State Park4.712.1 mi
- 24/7 Travel Store4.210.2 mi
- Geary State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area4.510.1 mi
- Rolling Meadows Golf Course4.411.8 mi
- Milford Nature Center4.811.3 mi
- Milford Lake State Park Marina LLC4.512.6 mi
- Thunderbird Marina and RV Resort4.39.4 mi
- Rolling Meadows Golf Course4.411.8 mi
- Dillons4.211.1 mi
- Dollar General3.510.1 mi
- Manhattan Regional Airport4.422.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional reservoir and outdoor recreation area nearby.
Features local businesses and historic architecture.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.