Lyon County property record for 479 Rd 70, Olpe, KS 66865
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 988 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 283 acres (12,362,328 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $176,000 (Oct 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $3,460 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 125-CT00119 |
| Primary APN | 125-CT00119 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 988 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 988 sqft |
| Basement Area | 988 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 988 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,362,328 sqft (283 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 28 sqft |
| Deck Area | 91 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 784 sqft |
| Utility Building | 1,632 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | R17711 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 479 ROAD 70 |
| City | OLPE |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66865-9361 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | S03, T21S, R10E, ACRES 283.7, E1/2 FR EXC W775 NE1/4 LESS ROW |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 21S |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Jurisdiction | LYON KS |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1070 |
| Census Tract | 800 |
479 Rd 70, a rural home, is owned by an individual who bought it in October 1998.
Source: Lyon County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 434 ROAD 70, OLPE, KS 66865-9361 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 438 / 111 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 479 Rd 70 was $3,460.
Source: Lyon County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Lyon County |
| County Subdivision | Center Township |
| Unified School District | Southern Lyon County Unified School District 252 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $29,258 (+8.38%) Land $13,253 Building $16,005 | $156,740 (+8.77%) Land $52,420 Building $104,320 | |
| 2025 | $3,460.00 | $26,997 Land $13,043 Building $13,954 | $144,100 Land $51,190 Building $92,910 |
| 2023 | $28,685 Land $14,927 Building $13,758 | $147,710 Land $56,570 Building $91,140 | |
| 2022 | $3,527.00 |
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 479 Rd 70 in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 15, 2022
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 479 Rd 70 is high, ranking above 85% of the US, with a 0.5% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 85% of the US · above 89% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.5% 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 3 serves 479 people · EPA ID KS2011113 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF OLPE |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 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 | 2 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) |
|---|---|
| Wheat State Technologies Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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