Lyon County property record for 16 Chestnut St, Reading, KS 66868
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,354 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $67,100 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,055 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9-RE00081A2 |
| Primary APN | 9-RE00081A2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,354 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 974 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 141 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Deck Area | 45 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R305619 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | READING |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66868-9082 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | STRATTON BROTHERS ADDN, S03, T18S, R13E, ACRES 0.5, BEG 303N SW COR BLK 1 N147.5 SELY147(S) S122(S) W35.5 S25 W112.5 TO POB |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 18S |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Subdivision | STRATTON BROTHERS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LYON KS |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2284 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
Source: Lyon County records, as of August 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 CHESTNUT ST, READING, KS 66868-9082 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 15, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 15, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Lyon County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Lyon County |
| County Subdivision | Reading Township |
| Municipality | Reading City |
| Unified School District | North Lyon County Unified School District 251 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,883 (+2.99%) Land $693 Building $8,190 | $77,250 (+3%) Land $6,030 Building $71,220 | |
| 2025 | $1,055.00 (+4.04%) | $8,625 (+3.73%) Land $569 Building $8,056 | $75,000 (+3.73%) Land $4,950 Building $70,050 |
| 2023 | $8,315 Land $520 Building $7,795 | $72,300 Land $4,520 Building $67,780 | |
| 2022 | $1,014.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 15, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1993–2019) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2019 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding,landslides,and Mudslides |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · lower than 63% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 | CITY OF READING serves 182 people · EPA ID KS2011114 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from OSAGE CO RWD 7 |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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 86 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| CMA Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| KWIKOM Communications Fixed Wireless | 60 / 12 |
May also be available: MT Networks.
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