Lyon County property record for 2255 Rd 240, Reading, KS 66868
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,801 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 77.2 acres (3,362,832 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Mar 1986) |
| Tax Bill | $2,194 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 83-RT00375 |
| Primary APN | 83-RT00375 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,801 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,566 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,362,832 sqft (77.2 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Deck Area | 20 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 169 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R4472 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2255 ROAD 240 |
| City | READING |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66868-9007 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | S10, T18S, R13E, ACRES 77.2, W1/2 NE1/4 LESS ROW |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 18S |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | LYON KS |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2314 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
Source: Lyon County records, as of August 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2255 ROAD 240, READING, KS 66868-9007 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 1986 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 1986 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 384 / 759 |
| 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 | $22,823 (-0.05%) Land $4,591 Building $18,232 | $174,080 (-0.27%) Land $23,240 Building $150,840 | |
| 2025 | $2,194.00 (+22.84%) | $22,835 (+3.05%) Land $4,390 Building $18,445 | $174,550 (+2.55%) Land $22,090 Building $152,460 |
| 2023 | $22,159 Land $4,087 Building $18,072 | $170,210 Land $20,180 Building $150,030 | |
| 2022 | $1,786.00 |
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 67% of the US · above 75% 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 3 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 |
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