Lyon County property record for 512 Rd 280, Americus, KS 66835
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,482 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 239 acres (10,415,196 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $830,000 (Mar 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $2,975 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53-AT00081 |
| Primary APN | 53-AT00081 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,482 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,300 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,415,196 sqft (239 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 252 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 16 sqft |
| Deck Area | 100 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 832 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | R2460 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 512 ROAD 280 |
| City | AMERICUS |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66835-9511 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | S14, T17S, R10E, ACRES 239.1, SW1/4 & S1/2 NW1/4 LESS ROW |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 17S |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | LYON KS |
| Township / Civil Division | AMERICUS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
Source: Lyon County records, as of August 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2863 ROAD D, COUNCIL GROVE, KS 66846-8815 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 4, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 4, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Lyon County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Lyon County |
| County Subdivision | Americus Township |
| Unified School District | North Lyon County Unified School District 251 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $29,912 (+2.15%) Land $16,863 Building $13,049 | $170,800 (+2.7%) Land $68,580 Building $102,220 | |
| 2025 | $2,975.00 (+10.1%) | $29,282 (+3.3%) Land $16,489 Building $12,793 | $166,310 (+10.56%) Land $66,410 Building $99,900 |
| 2023 | $28,346 Land $17,811 Building $10,535 | $150,430 Land $68,750 Building $81,680 | |
| 2022 | $2,702.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1998–2004) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2004 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
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 | High above 87% of the US · above 90% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.4% 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 1 serves 1,595 people · EPA ID KS2011101 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF EMPORIA |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 5 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, as of December 31, 2025
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