Lyon County property record for 1686 Rd 270, Reading, KS 66868
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,280 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 12.3 acres (535,788 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,000 (Jul 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $2,138 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 81-RT00055 |
| Primary APN | 81-RT00055 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,280 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,280 sqft |
| Basement Area | 640 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 640 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 535,788 sqft (12.3 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,073 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Deck Area | 300 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 54 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R1960 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1686 ROAD 270 |
| City | READING |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66868-9230 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RO |
| Legal Description | S22, T17S, R12E, ACRES 12.3, BEG SE COR W1129.71 NE1580.25 S1097.17 TO POB LESS ROW |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 17S |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | LYON KS |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2062 |
| 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 | 1686 ROAD 270, READING, KS 66868-9230 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 428 / 478 |
| 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 |
| Unified School District | North Lyon County Unified School District 251 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $22,219 (+1.99%) Land $2,887 Building $19,332 | $190,600 (+1.93%) Land $22,850 Building $167,750 | |
| 2025 | $2,138.00 (+23.87%) | $21,786 (+4.14%) Land $2,480 Building $19,306 | $186,990 (+4.15%) Land $19,410 Building $167,580 |
| 2023 | $20,920 Land $2,263 Building $18,657 | $179,540 Land $17,590 Building $161,950 | |
| 2022 | $1,726.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | High above 82% of the US · above 86% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | LYON CO RWD 5 serves 1,310 people · EPA ID KS2011107 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF EMPORIA |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 1 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 |
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