Lyon County property record for 1886 Rd 270, Reading, KS 66868
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 900 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 18.2 acres (792,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $27,000 (Dec 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $559 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 81-RT00074A3 |
| Primary APN | 81-RT00074A3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 900 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 900 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 792,792 sqft (18.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 200 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R1996 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1886 ROAD 270 |
| City | READING |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66868-9228 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RO |
| Legal Description | S24, T17S, R12E, ACRES 18.2, BEG SE COR W1194.61 N687.37 E1188.95 S687.4 TO POB 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 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 1992 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 1992 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 414 / 295 |
| 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 | $3,037 (-50.13%) Land $1,864 Building $1,173 | $17,800 (-59.95%) Land $12,930 Building $4,870 | |
| 2025 | $559.00 (+62.5%) | $6,090 (+19.67%) Land $1,725 Building $4,365 | $44,440 (+22.05%) Land $11,850 Building $32,590 |
| 2023 | $5,089 Land $1,580 Building $3,509 | $36,410 Land $10,750 Building $25,660 | |
| 2022 | $344.00 |
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.
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 | High above 73% of the US · above 79% 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: 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) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: KWIKOM Communications.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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