Atchison County property record for 10540 254th Rd, Effingham, KS 66023
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1.5 ba · 312 sqft · built 2014 |
| Lot Size | 157 acres (6,839,791 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,783 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R5254 |
| Primary APN | R5254 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 312 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 312 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2014 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 6,839,791 sqft (157 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
|---|---|
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 84 sqft |
| Lean-To | 784 sqft |
| Utility Building | 360 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | R5254 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 10540 254TH RD |
| City | EFFINGHAM |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66023-5165 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | S29, T06, R19E, 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACRES 157.02, NW1/4 LESS ROW |
| Legal Range | 19E |
| Legal Township | 06S |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | ATCHISON KS |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTER |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5143 |
| Census Tract | 81600 |
10540 254th Rd, a rural home, is owned by an individual who acquired it in February 2014.
Source: Atchison County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13112 SHERMAN RD, MERIDEN, KS 66512-8711 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 19, 2014 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 19, 2014 |
| Deed Book / Page | 620 / 216 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 10540 254th Rd was $2,783.
Source: Atchison County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Atchison County |
| County Subdivision | Center Township |
| Unified School District | Atchison County Community Schools Unified School District 377 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $21,962 (-6.64%) Land $17,773 Building $4,189 | $96,000 (-3.52%) Land $68,720 Building $27,280 | |
| 2025 | $2,783.00 | $23,525 Land $19,065 Building $4,460 | $99,500 Land $70,930 Building $28,570 |
| 2023 | $25,725 Land $21,849 Building $3,876 | $98,700 Land $76,050 Building $22,650 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 10540 254th Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 2, 2014 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 10540 254th Rd is moderate, ranking above 47% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 47% of the US · above 57% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ATCHISON CO RWD 5C serves 3,690 people · EPA ID KS2000511 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF ATCHISON |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| KWIKOM Communications Fixed Wireless | 60 / 12 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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