Lyon County property record for 1841 Rd 280, Reading, KS 66868
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 808 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 79.4 acres (3,458,664 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,471 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 81-RT00071 |
| Primary APN | 81-RT00071 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 808 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 808 sqft |
| Basement Area | 390 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 390 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,458,664 sqft (79.4 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Deck Area | 48 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 735 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R1991 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1841 ROAD 280 |
| City | READING |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66868-9229 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | S24, T17S, R12E, ACRES 79.4, E1/2 NW1/4 LESS ROW |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 17S |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | LYON KS |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2055 |
| 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 | 1841 ROAD 280, READING, KS 66868-9229 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Deed Book / Page | 474 / 273 |
| 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 | $14,897 (-2.2%) Land $7,033 Building $7,864 | $88,170 (-3.1%) Land $30,040 Building $58,130 | |
| 2025 | $1,471.00 (+13.59%) | $15,232 (+3.51%) Land $6,933 Building $8,299 | $90,990 (+9.73%) Land $29,320 Building $61,670 |
| 2023 | $14,716 Land $7,856 Building $6,860 | $82,920 Land $31,780 Building $51,140 | |
| 2022 | $1,295.00 |
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 | Moderate above 51% of the US · above 62% 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 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 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| KWIKOM Communications Fixed Wireless | 60 / 12 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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