Lyon County property record for 1885 Rd Z, Reading, KS 66868
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 38.4 acres (1,672,704 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,132 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 94-JT00424 |
| Primary APN | 94-JT00424 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 235 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 941 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,672,704 sqft (38.4 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Deck Area | 25 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Utility Building | 1,344 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | R4569 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1885 ROAD Z |
| City | READING |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66868-9012 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RO |
| Legal Description | S03, T19S, R13E, ACRES 38.4, NE1/4 NE1/4 LESS ROW |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 19S |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Jurisdiction | LYON KS |
| Township / Civil Division | JACKSON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3100 |
| Census Tract | 800 |
1885 Rd Z, a rural home, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2021.
Source: Lyon County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1885 ROAD Z, READING, KS 66868-9012 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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 | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 1, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2021 / 344 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2021000344 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1885 Rd Z was $3,132.
Source: Lyon County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Lyon County |
| County Subdivision | Jackson Township |
| Unified School District | Southern Lyon County Unified School District 252 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $24,379 (-1.7%) Land $3,081 Building $21,298 | $200,180 (-0.91%) Land $18,620 Building $181,560 | |
| 2025 | $3,132.00 | $24,800 Land $2,923 Building $21,877 | $202,010 Land $17,550 Building $184,460 |
| 2023 | $24,357 Land $2,686 Building $21,671 | $198,660 Land $15,830 Building $182,830 | |
| 2022 | $2,683.00 |
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 1885 Rd Z in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1985.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1985–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2023 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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 1885 Rd Z is high, ranking above 75% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 75% of the US · above 81% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2 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 |
| MT Networks Fixed Wireless | 25 / 5 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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