Lyon County property record for 1700 Rd 285, Reading, KS 66868
| Property Type | Ranch |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 73 acres (3,179,880 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $526 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 81-RT00032 |
| Primary APN | 81-RT00032 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 3,179,880 sqft (73 acres) |
|---|---|
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 468 sqft |
| Account Number | R1972 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1700 ROAD 285 |
| City | READING |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66868 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Ranch |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | S14, T17S, R12E, ACRES 73, W1/2 SE1/4 EXC BEG NE COR NW1/4 SE1/4 S483 W360.37 N147 WLY268.3 NLY279.5 E604 TO POB LESS ROW |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 17S |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | LYON KS |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2038 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
Source: Lyon County records, as of August 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 427 COMMERCIAL ST, EMPORIA, KS 66801-4012 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Deed Book / Page | 434 / 513 |
| 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 | $5,010 (+0.97%) Land $4,662 Building $348 | $16,930 (+1.07%) Land $15,540 Building $1,390 | |
| 2025 | $526.00 (-12.19%) | $4,962 (-14.15%) Land $4,644 Building $318 | $16,750 (-14.01%) Land $15,480 Building $1,270 |
| 2023 | $5,780 Land $5,460 Building $320 | $19,480 Land $18,200 Building $1,280 | |
| 2022 | $599.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is 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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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 87% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.4% 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) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Highline Internet DSL | 25 / 3 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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