Atchison County property record for 5481 Edwards Rd, Effingham, KS 66023
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,190 sqft · built 2009 |
| Lot Size | 0.478 acres (20,813 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,237 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R304304 |
| Primary APN | R304304 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,190 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,190 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2009 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2009 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 20,813 sqft (0.478 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 185 ft deep x 112 ft wide |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 112 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R304304 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5481 EDWARDS RD |
| City | EFFINGHAM |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66023-5132 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | EFFINGHAM, BLOCK D, BEG 112.5'N SW COR BLK D, N112.5' E185' S112.5' W185' TO POB LOT WIDTH: 112.5 LOT DEPTH: 185.0 |
| Legal Subdivision | EFFINGHAM |
| Legal Block | D |
| Jurisdiction | ATCHISON KS |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2053 |
| Census Tract | 81600 |
5481 Edwards Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2013.
Source: Atchison County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5481 EDWARDS RD, EFFINGHAM, KS 66023-5132 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 12, 2013 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 12, 2013 |
| Deed Book / Page | 617 / 352 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5481 Edwards Rd was $3,237.
Source: Atchison County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Atchison County |
| County Subdivision | Benton Township |
| Municipality | Effingham City |
| Unified School District | Atchison County Community Schools Unified School District 377 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $18,863 (+5.14%) Land $1,715 Building $17,148 | $164,020 (+5.13%) Land $14,910 Building $149,110 | |
| 2025 | $3,237.00 | $17,941 Land $1,549 Building $16,392 | $156,010 Land $13,470 Building $142,540 |
| 2023 | $16,698 Land $1,357 Building $15,341 | $145,200 Land $11,800 Building $133,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5481 Edwards Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 2, 2014
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 5481 Edwards Rd is moderate, ranking above 58% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 58% of the US · above 69% 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 | CITY OF EFFINGHAM serves 500 people · EPA ID KS2000502 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | 2 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 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Rainbow Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
May also be available: Kansas Broadband Internet, Nextlink.
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