Lyon County property record for 535 Rd 240, Americus, KS 66835
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,848 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 9.6 acres (418,176 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $23,000 (Feb 1982) |
| Tax Bill | $622 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53-AT00376 |
| Primary APN | 53-AT00376 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,848 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,848 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 418,176 sqft (9.6 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Deck Area | 200 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | R2881 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 535 ROAD 240 |
| City | AMERICUS |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66835-9521 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RO |
| Legal Description | S11, T18S, R10E, ACRES 9.5, N1/2 NE1/4 NW1/4 EXC BEG NW COR E1/2 NW1/4 E340 S652.86 W340 N 653 TO POB & EXC BEG NE COR E1/2 |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 18S |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | LYON KS |
| Township / Civil Division | AMERICUS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1096 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
535 Rd 240, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 1982.
Source: Lyon County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 535 ROAD 240, AMERICUS, KS 66835-9521 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 1982 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 1982 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 378 / 907 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 535 Rd 240 was $622.
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 | $7,226 (+2.83%) Land $2,373 Building $4,853 | $60,860 (+2.73%) Land $18,660 Building $42,200 | |
| 2025 | $622.00 | $7,027 Land $2,225 Building $4,802 | $59,240 Land $17,480 Building $41,760 |
| 2023 | $4,985 Land $1,842 Building $3,143 | $41,560 Land $14,230 Building $27,330 | |
| 2022 | $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 535 Rd 240 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 535 Rd 240 is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 62% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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, based on 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Highline Internet Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
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