Lyon County property record for 1759 Rd 270, Reading, KS 66868
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,862 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 26.8 acres (1,167,408 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $3,800 (Dec 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $2,850 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 81-RT00081A2 |
| Primary APN | 81-RT00081A2 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,862 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,564 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,167,408 sqft (26.8 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,079 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 9 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 63 sqft |
| Lean-To | 400 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | R2005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1759 ROAD 270 |
| City | READING |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66868-9214 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RO |
| Legal Description | S26, T17S, R12E, ACRES 26.8, NW1/4 NE1/4 EXC BEG 25S NE COR NW1/4 NE1/4 S859 W591.18 N859 E591.18 TO POB LESS ROW |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 17S |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | LYON KS |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2064 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
1759 Rd 270, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 1988.
Source: Lyon County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1759 ROAD 270, READING, KS 66868-9214 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 396 / 641 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1759 Rd 270 was $2,850.
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 | $28,519 (+0.05%) Land $3,316 Building $25,203 | $241,090 (-0.06%) Land $22,370 Building $218,720 | |
| 2025 | $2,850.00 | $28,504 Land $3,084 Building $25,420 | $241,230 Land $20,660 Building $220,570 |
| 2023 | $26,911 Land $2,924 Building $23,987 | $227,650 Land $19,510 Building $208,140 | |
| 2022 | $2,283.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1759 Rd 270 in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 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.
Wildfire risk around 1759 Rd 270 is high, ranking above 84% of the US, with a 0.5% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 84% of the US · above 88% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.5% 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 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 25 / 6 |
May also be available: KWIKOM Communications.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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