Lincoln County property record for 278 E Oak Dr, Sylvan Grove, KS 67481
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,918 sqft · built 1906 |
| Lot Size | 8.13 acres (354,143 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,587 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R305208 |
| Primary APN | R305208 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,918 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,020 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1906 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1906 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 354,143 sqft (8.13 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 42 sqft |
| Deck Area | 170 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 720 sqft |
| Utility Building | 480 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | R305208 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 278 E OAK DR |
| City | SYLVAN GROVE |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67481-9142 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | S20, T11, R10, ACRES 8.1, TR IN SE4 BEG SE COR W 924.64 N 30 TO POB W 671.69 N 513.89 E 683.05 S 513.89 TO POB LESS RD R/W |
| Legal Range | 10W |
| Legal Township | 11S |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | RURAL |
| Jurisdiction | LINCOLN KS |
| Township / Civil Division | HANOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1387 |
| Census Tract | 86100 |
278 E Oak Dr, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2015.
Source: Lincoln County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 278 E OAK DR, SYLVAN GROVE, KS 67481-9142 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 6, 2015 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 6, 2015 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 6, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 75 / 389 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 20, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0075000388 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 278 E Oak Dr was $2,587, up 13.6% from the year before.
Source: Lincoln County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Unified School District | Sylvan Grove Unified School District 299 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $18,667 (+9.11%) Land $1,151 Building $17,516 | $135,750 (+7.33%) Land $8,670 Building $127,080 | |
| 2025 | $2,587.00 (+13.61%) | $17,108 Land $1,091 Building $16,017 | $126,480 Land $8,120 Building $118,360 |
| 2024 | $2,277.00 | ||
| 2023 | $14,740 Land $771 Building $13,969 | $105,700 Land $4,110 Building $101,590 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 278 E Oak Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2011.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 20, 2023 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2011–2025) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
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 278 E Oak Dr is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 62% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | ELLSWORTH CO RWD 1 serves 3,128 people · EPA ID KS2005309 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Oct 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Organic carbon removal Oct 2021 |
| 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) |
|---|---|
| Wilson Telephone Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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