Atchison County property record for 5281 US Hwy 159, Effingham, KS 66023
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 1,456 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 10.1 acres (439,956 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $7,214 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R5075 |
| Primary APN | R5075 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,456 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,456 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,456 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,456 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,456 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 439,956 sqft (10.1 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Deck Area | 48 sqft |
| Storage Building | 4,608 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R5075 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5281 US HIGHWAY 159 |
| City | EFFINGHAM |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66023-5002 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S19, T06, R19E, 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACRES 10.1, N615.2' S743' S1/2 S1/2 NW1/4 LESS ROW |
| Legal Range | 19E |
| Legal Township | 06S |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | ATCHISON KS |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTER |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5071 |
| Census Tract | 81600 |
Source: Atchison County records, as of August 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5281 US HIGHWAY 159, EFFINGHAM, KS 66023-5002 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 2, 2009 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 2, 2009 |
| Deed Book / Page | 575 / 217 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Atchison County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Atchison County |
| County Subdivision | Center Township |
| Unified School District | Atchison County Community Schools Unified School District 377 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $61,116 (+0.85%) Land $3,619 Building $57,497 | $531,440 (+0.85%) Land $31,470 Building $499,970 | |
| 2025 | $7,214.00 | $60,598 (+10.5%) Land $3,146 Building $57,452 | $526,940 (+10.5%) Land $27,360 Building $499,580 |
| 2023 | $54,841 Land $2,613 Building $52,228 | $476,880 Land $22,720 Building $454,160 |
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 September 2, 2014 · 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 |
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 65% of the US · above 74% 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 | ATCHISON CO RWD 5C serves 3,690 people · EPA ID KS2000511 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF ATCHISON |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| KWIKOM Communications Fixed Wireless | 60 / 12 |
May also be available: AT&T, Brightspeed, Nextlink.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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