Rice County property record for 531 S Bell Ave, Lyons, KS 67554
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,126 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $66,000 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,932 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-72001600 |
| Primary APN | 007-72001600 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,126 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,126 sqft |
| Basement Area | 248 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 200 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 48 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,400 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 84 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R5276 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 531 S BELL AVE |
| City | LYONS |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67554-3301 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | EMMA E CLARK'S ADDITION, BLOCK 3, LOT 3 S2 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | EMMA E CLARK'S ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,3 |
| Jurisdiction | RICE KS |
| Township / Civil Division | LYONS |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4040 |
| Census Tract | 967200 |
531 S Bell Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2017.
Source: Rice County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 531 S BELL AVE, LYONS, KS 67554-3301 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 28, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 28, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 1, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 181 / 653 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 531 S Bell Ave was $1,932.
Source: Rice County assessment roll, as of October 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Rice County |
| Municipality | Lyons City |
| Unified School District | Lyons Unified School District 405 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,520 Land $711 Building $10,809 | $100,170 Land $6,180 Building $93,990 | |
| 2025 | $1,932.00 | ||
| 2023 | $9,891 Land $590 Building $9,301 | $86,010 Land $5,130 Building $80,880 | |
| 2022 | $1,384.00 |
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 531 S Bell Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 16, 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 | 1 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.
The area around 531 S Bell Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 | CITY OF LYONS serves 3,556 people · EPA ID KS2015903 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Coliform assessment Dec 2020 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 515 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| LR Communications Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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