Lyon County property record for 21 Franklin St, Reading, KS 66868
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,342 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $16,000 (Jul 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $519 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9-RE00153 |
| Primary APN | 9-RE00153 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,342 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,342 sqft |
| Basement Area | 196 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 196 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 70 sqft |
| Deck Area | 48 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 100 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R4338 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 21 FRANKLIN ST |
| City | READING |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66868 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SANTA FE ADDN, S03, T18S, R13E, ACRES 0.2, S70 LT 16 (70.0 X 145.0) |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 18S |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Subdivision | SANTA FE ADDN |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | LYON KS |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2281 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
21 Franklin St is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 1996.
Source: Lyon County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 23, READING, KS 66868-0023 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 428 / 385 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 21 Franklin St was $519.
Source: Lyon County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Lyon County |
| County Subdivision | Reading Township |
| Municipality | Reading City |
| Unified School District | North Lyon County Unified School District 251 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,244 (-) Land $359 Building $3,885 | $36,900 (-) Land $3,120 Building $33,780 | |
| 2025 | $519.00 | $4,244 Land $299 Building $3,945 | $36,900 Land $2,600 Building $34,300 |
| 2023 | $3,771 Land $292 Building $3,479 | $32,790 Land $2,540 Building $30,250 | |
| 2022 | $304.00 |
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 21 Franklin St 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 21 Franklin St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 75% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | CITY OF READING serves 182 people · EPA ID KS2011114 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from OSAGE CO RWD 7 |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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 86 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| CMA Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| KWIKOM Communications Fixed Wireless | 60 / 12 |
May also be available: MT Networks.
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