215 S 5th Street, Independence, KS 67301
Other · Montgomery County
Key Facts
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. 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!
Property Information
Property Type
Residential
Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Victorian
Year Built
1906
Stories
2
Living Area
4,552 sq ft
Lot Size
0.30 acres
Lot Dimensions
140 x 85
Garage Spaces
1
Ownership
Private
Days on Market
14
MLS® Listing#
2606923
Property Features
Exterior
Appliances
Cooling
Heating
Flooring
Fireplace
Basement
Parking
Patio
Lot Features
Construction
Roof
Windows
Other Structures
Sewer
Water Source
Rooms
- Basement
- First
- Bathroom 1Second
- Bathroom 2Second
- Bedroom 2Second
- Bedroom 5Second
Financial Details
HOA
None
Annual Taxes
$6,000
Parcel Number
0630993102026009000
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.
Affordability Calculator
$73,980
Estimated monthly payment
$1,969/mo
Principal $295,920 · Est. interest $412,835 over 30 yrs
Neighborhood Market Statistics
How this home compares to active listings in Independence, KS
- 65
- Median Days on Market
- 1,722
- Median Sq Ft
- $83
- Median Price / Sq Ft
- 48
- Active Listings
- Its price per sq ft is 2% below the area median.
Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Independence, KS.
Location
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Nearby Schools
St Andrew Catholic School
School · 0.3 mi away
Zion Lutheran School
School · 0.5 mi away
Independence Middle School
Secondary · 0.6 mi away
Independence, Kansas Public Schools Usd 446
School · 0.6 mi away
Independence High School
Secondary · 1.2 mi away
Eisenhower Elementary School
Elementary · 1.5 mi away
Independence Bible School
School · 1.6 mi away
Jefferson School
Elementary · 1.7 mi away
Cherryvale Middle & High School
Secondary · 9.1 mi away
Lincoln Central Elementary
Elementary · 9.2 mi away
Cherryvale-Thayer Schools, Usd 447
School · 9.4 mi away
Community Elementary School
Elementary · 12.8 mi away
Coffeyville Public Schools Usd 445
School · 13.2 mi away
Head Start
School · 13.3 mi away
Holy Name Catholic School
School · 13.4 mi away
Field Kindley High School
Secondary · 13.4 mi away
Usd 461 Neodesha
School · 13.6 mi away
Heller Elementary School
Elementary · 13.9 mi away
Neodesha High School
Secondary · 14.3 mi away
Tyro Christian School
School · 14.5 mi away
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Comparable nearby listings and their asking prices.
| Address | Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2765 CR 4200 Rural Route, Independence, KS | $275,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,280 |
| 215 S 5th Street, Independence, KS | $369,900 | 7 | 4 | 3,792 |
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Listing Courtesy: Bill White Realty - 620-331-7060
Last Updated: 2026-03-12
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