Lyon County property record for 548 Rd 240, Americus, KS 66835
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,132 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 4.8 acres (209,088 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,342 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 53-AT00284A1 |
| Primary APN | 53-AT00284A1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,132 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,178 sqft |
| Basement Area | 962 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 962 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1917 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 209,088 sqft (4.8 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 572 ft deep x 337 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 792 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 792 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 258 sqft |
|---|---|
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 250 sqft |
| Lean-To | 480 sqft |
| Utility Building | 1,200 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R2796 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 548 ROAD 240 |
| City | AMERICUS |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66835-9521 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | S02, T18S, R10E, ACRES 4.7, BEG 33N SE COR SW1/4 W337 NLY572 E376 SLY570 TO POB (337.0 X 572.0) |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 18S |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Jurisdiction | LYON KS |
| Township / Civil Division | AMERICUS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1060 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
Source: Lyon County records, as of August 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 548 ROAD 240, AMERICUS, KS 66835-9521 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 21, 2011 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 21, 2011 |
| 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 | $33,383 (+2.11%) Land $4,446 Building $28,937 | $289,370 (+2.11%) Land $37,740 Building $251,630 | |
| 2025 | $3,342.00 (+17.76%) | $32,694 (+8.71%) Land $3,980 Building $28,714 | $283,380 (+8.82%) Land $33,690 Building $249,690 |
| 2023 | $30,075 Land $3,172 Building $26,903 | $260,400 Land $26,460 Building $233,940 | |
| 2022 | $2,838.00 |
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 June 15, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| 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 |
| 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 | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 92% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | 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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