Lyon County property record for 540 Rd 50, Olpe, KS 66865
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 744 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 39.3 acres (1,711,908 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $82,000 (Mar 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $492 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 125-CT00148 |
| Primary APN | 125-CT00148 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 744 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 744 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,711,908 sqft (39.3 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 192 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Sewer | Septic |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R17697 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 540 ROAD 50 |
| City | OLPE |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66865-9382 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | S11, T21S, R10E, ACRES 39.2, SE1/4 SW1/4 LESS ROW |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 21S |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | LYON KS |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1072 |
| Census Tract | 800 |
540 Rd 50, a rural home, is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2016.
Source: Lyon County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 514 ROAD 60, OLPE, KS 66865-9359 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 1, 1983 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Rd 50 was $492.
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 | $3,933 (+1.94%) Land $3,708 Building $225 | $20,500 (+2.19%) Land $18,540 Building $1,960 | |
| 2025 | $492.00 | $3,858 Land $3,630 Building $228 | $20,060 Land $18,080 Building $1,980 |
| 2023 | $3,964 Land $3,755 Building $209 | $19,980 Land $18,160 Building $1,820 | |
| 2022 | $496.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 540 Rd 50 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 540 Rd 50 is high, ranking above 78% of the US, with a 0.4% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 78% of the US · above 83% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.4% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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