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Discover Marquette… One of Kansas’ Best Kept Secrets! |
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The city of Marquette, Kansas is offering free building lots to families who are looking for a really great small town, in the heart of America, to call home. The building lots are located in a development on the west edge of town with beautiful, open views of evening sunsets and the Smoky Valley.
Life in Marquette is relaxed, safe and fun. We pride ourselves in a large variety of annual events and activities for all to participate in and enjoy. Stroll or bike around town and you can count on being greeted by friendly citizens on every street.
Marquette is a progressive community and a great place to live and raise your family. We offer a friendly, small town atmosphere and an excellent education for your children in a safe school system, with small classes, where all students can participate in sports and activities. We take pride in our municipal swimming pool, summer recreation programs, dance and karate studio, three churches, fitness center, licensed day care facility and preschool, and in our very interesting business district. A grocery store, bank, library, gift shops, art studio, photography studio, museums and eating establishments make up our historic downtown area. You will find lower cost rental homes, a well-run nursing home facility and new senior apartments. In addition to all that Marquette offers, a short drive to nearby Kanopolis Lake adds the perfect backdrop for camping, boating, mountain biking, fishing, hiking, horseback riding and hunting.
The steps in applying for a free lot are: 1.) Complete and return the application. 2.) If you are offered a lot, a developer’s agreement will be sent for you to sign to hold the lot of your choice. You have one year from the date on the developer’s agreement to complete your home.
The building requirements are as follows: 1.) The minimum roof pitch must be at least 5 to 12. 2.) The home must be built to residential design standards. 3.) The home must be on a basement or crawl space foundation.
The city has waived all utility hook-up fees and there is no building permit fee. All utilities, including natural gas, will be on the property.
Thank you for your interest in this program! We welcome you to contact us anytime or come and visit Marquette to see what we can offer you!
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Marquette City Hall Attn: Kris Hudson - Free Home Site P.O. Box 401 Marquette, KS 67464
Helpful Information
A variety of employment opportunities can be found within an easy commute from Marquette. The larger cities of Salina (30 minute drive), McPherson (25 minute drive) and Hutchinson (40 minute drive) offer business and industry to match your skills and interests.
McPherson County courthouse: 620-241-5870, 620-241-3656
Marquette Elementary School: 785-546-2275 Smoky Valley School District www.smokyvalley.org
Chamber of Commerce:
McPherson, KS 620-241-3303 www.mcphersonchamber.org
Salina, KS 785-827-9301 www.salinakansas.org
Newspaper resources: www.50states.com search for Salina Journal, Hutchinson News, and McPherson Sentinel classified sections. Salina Journal newspaper subscription 1-800-827-6363. For a Year Marquette Tribune Subscription (published each Wednesday), send 29.00 and mailing address to PO Box 308, Marquette, KS 67464.
Possible Financing: Midwest Equity 866-618-7778, 816-228-7777, Mortgage Mart 785-267-2300 ext. 302
Visit Marquette on the web at: skyways.lib.ks.us/towns/Marquette and www.marquetteks.us Email us at Marquette@ks-usa.net or krishudson_cityofmarquette@hotmail.com
Send correspondence to PO box 401 Marquette, KS 67464
Contact the city office at 785-546-2205
Employment numbers: Advanced Services 620-241-3839, Manpower 620-241-6062, 785-825-5417, The Arnold Group 785-826-9222, 620-663-5124, Jobs Plus 785-822-0814, 620-241-2901, 620-663-5555, Jobs Plus Medical 785-822-0660, 620-663-8100, AS, Inc. 800-367-0443, Hutchinson Job line 620-694-2690
On-Site Builders: Sherwood Construction 785-668-2564, Galva Lumber 620-654-3311, Homestead 800-331-9550, Dennis Wickoff 620-257-3315, Ashcraft Construction 620-245-7037, John Johnson Construction 620-241-0151, Koehn Construction (Redi-Built Homes or built on-site) 620-345-6456
Manufactured Home Builders: Wardcraft 785-546-8914, Deerfield 620-241-7338, Becker 888-293-3756, Wichita Builders 866-267-1830, Melvin 877-725-8008, Gortzen 620-585-6784, Willow Woods 877-552-8453
If you are selected to receive a free home site and you accept the offer, you will be required to sign an agreement that requires you to show evidence that you will be able to begin construction of your home within 120 days. You must have the financial means to construct the home. If you do not have the financial means to construct your home, you may need to qualify for a loan from a financial institution. You will be required to live in your home for at least 12 months. There are some requirements and restrictions for the type home you construct. This information is included with the Application.pdf. Please download the form, complete and return to the City Hall. Please note that you can type in your information right on the file before printing. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you.|
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