Lyon County property record for 1779 Rd 270, Reading, KS 66868
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,406 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 77.1 acres (3,358,476 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $62,000 (Apr 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $2,384 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 81-RT00080A1 |
| Primary APN | 81-RT00080A1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,406 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 919 sqft |
| Basement Area | 304 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 304 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,358,476 sqft (77.1 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 225 sqft |
|---|---|
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 192 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R2003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1779 ROAD 270 |
| City | READING |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66868-9214 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | S26, T17S, R12E, ACRES 77, E1/2 NE1/4 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 |
1779 Rd 270, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 1993.
Source: Lyon County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1779 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 | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 414 / 969 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1779 Rd 270 was $2,384.
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 | $24,185 (+0.31%) Land $6,828 Building $17,357 | $172,700 (+0.64%) Land $34,890 Building $137,810 | |
| 2025 | $2,384.00 | $24,110 Land $6,833 Building $17,277 | $171,600 Land $35,080 Building $136,520 |
| 2023 | $24,139 Land $6,218 Building $17,921 | $169,990 Land $26,690 Building $143,300 | |
| 2022 | $1,992.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 1779 Rd 270 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1993.
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.
Wildfire risk around 1779 Rd 270 is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · above 56% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 | 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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