Lyon County property record for 421 1st St, Reading, KS 66868
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,500 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Feb 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $38 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9-RE00076 |
| Primary APN | 9-RE00076 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,500 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,500 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 27 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R4349 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 421 FIRST ST |
| City | READING |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66868-9029 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | STRATTON BROTHERS ADDN, S03, T18S, R13E, LT 6 & E2 LT 5 BLK 2 (27.0 X 110.0) |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 18S |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Subdivision | STRATTON BROTHERS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,6 |
| Jurisdiction | LYON KS |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2294 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
Source: Lyon County records · APN 9-RE00076
Assessment roll updated August 17, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2241 ROAD 240, READING, KS 66868-9007 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 09, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 09, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 01, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2022 / 479 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Lyon County records · Assessment roll updated August 17, 2026 · Last verified August 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) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $303 (+14.34%) Land $303 | $1,210 (+14.15%) Land $1,210 | |
| 2025 | $38.00 (+11.76%) | $265 (+6%) Land $265 | $1,060 (+6%) Land $1,060 |
| 2023 | $250 Land $250 | $1,000 Land $1,000 | |
| 2022 | $34.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of June 15, 2022 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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 |
| 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 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| CMA Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| JMZ Fixed Wireless | 60 / 12 |
May also be available: Madison Telephone.
Based on FCC filings for 86 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CITY OF READING serves 182 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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